Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
55.63 ft
J ?
19.33 ft
P ?
48.17 ft
E ?
18.00 ft
Sail Area Breakdown
Calculated from rigging dimensions. Use these as your starting point when ordering a new suit.
| Sail | Area (ft²) | Area (m²) |
|---|---|---|
| MainsailP × E ÷ 2 | 433.5 | 40.3 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 537.7 | 50.0 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 806.5 | 74.9 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 268.8 | 25.0 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 1,935.6 | 179.8 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 971.2 | 90.2 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Cutter · William Crealock design
Performance Ratios
How the Crealock 44 Pacific Seacraft carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
17.1
Moderate — comfortable coastal cruiser, not overcanvassed.
Mast Height (above DWL)
— ft
Air draft not published — measure yours before any bridge transit.
Ballast Ratio
38%
Stiff enough to carry a 150% genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Crealock 44 Pacific Seacraft owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 433.5 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 806.5 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~591 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 268.8 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~1,936 ft²
Popular downwind upgrade — easier than symmetric for shorthanded sailing.
Optional
Replacement Cost Estimator
Get a rough price range for a new mainsail and genoa for the Crealock 44 Pacific Seacraft — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.