Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
49.90 ft
J ?
15.60 ft
P ?
44.50 ft
E ?
13.90 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 | 309.3 | 28.7 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 389.2 | 36.2 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 583.8 | 54.2 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 194.6 | 18.1 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 1,401.2 | 130.2 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 698.5 | 64.9 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Masthead Sloop · J. Taylor design
Performance Ratios
How the Graves 37 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
17.5
Moderate — comfortable coastal cruiser, not overcanvassed.
Mast Height (above DWL)
54.6 ft
Clears the 65 ft ICW fixed-bridge standard with room to spare.
Ballast Ratio
41%
Stiff enough to carry a 150% genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Graves 37 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 309.3 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 583.8 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~428 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 194.6 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~1,401 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 Graves 37 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.