Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
50.50 ft
J ?
21.83 ft
P ?
46.70 ft
E ?
14.70 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 | 343.2 | 31.9 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 551.2 | 51.2 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 826.8 | 76.8 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 275.6 | 25.6 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 1,984.3 | 184.4 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 894.5 | 83.1 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Staysail Ketch · Harwood Ives design
Performance Ratios
How the Hans Christian 43 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
14.4
Moderate — comfortable coastal cruiser, not overcanvassed.
Mast Height (above DWL)
56.3 ft
Clears the 65 ft ICW fixed-bridge standard at normal tide.
Ballast Ratio
39%
Stiff enough to carry a 150% genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Hans Christian 43 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 343.2 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 826.8 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~606 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 275.6 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~1,984 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 Hans Christian 43 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.