Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
34.00 ft
J ?
9.83 ft
P ?
33.75 ft
E ?
11.00 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 | 185.6 | 17.2 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 167.1 | 15.5 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 250.7 | 23.3 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 83.6 | 7.8 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 601.6 | 55.9 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 352.7 | 32.8 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Fractional Sloop · Tim Jackett design
Performance Ratios
How the Fantail 26 Tartan carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
24.9
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
39%
Stiff enough to carry a 150% genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Fantail 26 Tartan owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 185.6 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 250.7 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~184 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 83.6 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~602 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 Fantail 26 Tartan — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.