Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
88.58 ft
J ?
26.67 ft
P ?
85.30 ft
E ?
28.71 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 | 1,224.5 | 113.8 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 1,181.2 | 109.7 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 1,771.8 | 164.6 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 590.6 | 54.9 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 4,252.4 | 395.1 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 2,405.7 | 223.5 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Fractional Sloop · German Frers design
Performance Ratios
How the Hallberg Rassy 69 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
17.7
Moderate — comfortable coastal cruiser, not overcanvassed.
Mast Height (above DWL)
102.7 ft
Air draft exceeds the 65 ft ICW standard — plan accordingly.
Ballast Ratio
39%
Stiff enough to carry a 150% genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Hallberg Rassy 69 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 1,224.5 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 1,771.8 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~1,299 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 590.6 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~4,252 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 Hallberg Rassy 69 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.