Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
52.00 ft
J ?
20.30 ft
P ?
44.50 ft
E ?
17.00 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 | 378.3 | 35.1 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 527.8 | 49.0 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 791.7 | 73.6 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 263.9 | 24.5 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 1,900.1 | 176.5 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 906.1 | 84.2 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Cutter · Frank Hamlin/Peter Schmitt design
Performance Ratios
How the Csy 44 Mid Cockpit carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
12.9
Heavy and modestly canvassed — a comfortable cruiser, not fast.
Mast Height (above DWL)
56.0 ft
Clears the 65 ft ICW fixed-bridge standard at normal tide.
Ballast Ratio
37%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability underway.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Csy 44 Mid Cockpit owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 378.3 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 791.7 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~581 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 263.9 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~1,900 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 Csy 44 Mid Cockpit — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.