Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
55.12 ft
J ?
19.62 ft
P ?
52.82 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 | 476.4 | 44.3 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 540.7 | 50.2 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 811.1 | 75.4 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 270.4 | 25.1 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 1,946.6 | 180.8 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 1,017.2 | 94.5 |
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 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
22.3
Performance-oriented — carries a lot of sail for its weight.
Mast Height (above DWL)
64.6 ft
Tight on the 65 ft ICW standard — check tide before transiting.
Ballast Ratio
31%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability underway.
Typical Sail Inventory
What First 44 Beneteau owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 476.4 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 811.1 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~595 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 270.4 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~1,947 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 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.