Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
60.70 ft
J ?
19.62 ft
P ?
58.23 ft
E ?
18.04 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 | 525.2 | 48.8 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 595.5 | 55.3 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 893.2 | 83.0 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 297.7 | 27.7 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 2,143.7 | 199.2 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 1,120.7 | 104.1 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Fractional Sloop · Biscontini Design Group design
Performance Ratios
How the First 44 Beneteau 2 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
25.5
Performance-oriented — carries a lot of sail for its weight.
Mast Height (above DWL)
70.0 ft
Tight on the 65 ft ICW standard — check tide before transiting.
Ballast Ratio
28%
Light ballast — tends to be tender; reef earlier.
Typical Sail Inventory
What First 44 Beneteau 2 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 525.2 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 893.2 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~655 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 297.7 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~2,144 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 First 44 Beneteau 2 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.