Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
30.50 ft
J ?
10.80 ft
P ?
33.30 ft
E ?
14.50 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 | 241.4 | 22.4 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 164.7 | 15.3 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 247.1 | 23.0 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 82.4 | 7.7 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 592.9 | 55.1 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 406.1 | 37.7 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Fractional Sloop · E. Selman Graves design
Performance Ratios
How the Graves Constellation carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
19.0
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
46%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — stiff and powerful.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Graves Constellation owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 241.4 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 247.1 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~181 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 82.4 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~593 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 Constellation — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.