Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
43.31 ft
J ?
11.81 ft
P ?
41.57 ft
E ?
14.93 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 | 310.3 | 28.8 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 255.7 | 23.8 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 383.6 | 35.6 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 127.9 | 11.9 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 920.7 | 85.5 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 566.1 | 52.6 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Fractional Sloop · Judel/Vrolijk design
Performance Ratios
How the Dehler 32 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
20.3
Powerful cruiser/racer — quick in light air, reef early in a blow.
Mast Height (above DWL)
51.0 ft
Clears the 65 ft ICW fixed-bridge standard with room to spare.
Ballast Ratio
34%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability underway.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Dehler 32 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 310.3 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 383.6 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~281 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 127.9 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~921 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 Dehler 32 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.