Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
12.15 ft
J ?
10.50 ft
P ?
— ft
E ?
6.00 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 | — | — |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 63.8 | 5.9 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 95.7 | 8.9 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 31.9 | 3.0 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 229.6 | 21.3 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | — | — |
Foretriangle Diagram
Scale diagram unavailable — I, J, P, and E measurements are not all published for the Flicka 20.
Performance Ratios
How the Flicka 20 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
12.2
Heavy and modestly canvassed — a comfortable cruiser, not fast.
Mast Height (above DWL)
30.9 ft
Clears the 65 ft ICW fixed-bridge standard with room to spare.
Ballast Ratio
29%
Light ballast — tends to be tender; reef earlier.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Flicka 20 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail — ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 95.7 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~70 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 31.9 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~230 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 Flicka 20 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.