Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
35.42 ft
J ?
10.20 ft
P ?
30.60 ft
E ?
10.22 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 | 156.4 | 14.5 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 180.6 | 16.8 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 271.0 | 25.2 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 90.3 | 8.4 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 650.3 | 60.4 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 337.0 | 31.3 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Masthead Sloop · G. Vaton/E. Cadro design
Performance Ratios
How the Elite 286 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
23.8
Performance-oriented — carries a lot of sail for its weight.
Mast Height (above DWL)
— ft
Air draft not published — measure yours before any bridge transit.
Ballast Ratio
32%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability underway.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Elite 286 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 156.4 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 271.0 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~199 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 90.3 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~650 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 Elite 286 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.