Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
19.88 ft
J ?
5.30 ft
P ?
— ft
E ?
— 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 | 52.7 | 4.9 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 79.0 | 7.3 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 26.3 | 2.4 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 189.7 | 17.6 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | — | — |
Foretriangle Diagram
Scale diagram unavailable — I, J, P, and E measurements are not all published for the Freedom 21 Slp Sd.
Performance Ratios
How the Freedom 21 Slp Sd carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
19.9
Powerful cruiser/racer — quick in light air, reef early in a blow.
Mast Height (above DWL)
— ft
Air draft not published — measure yours before any bridge transit.
Ballast Ratio
—
Ballast ratio not published.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Freedom 21 Slp Sd 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 79.0 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~58 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 26.3 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~190 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 Freedom 21 Slp Sd — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.