Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
40.03 ft
J ?
11.97 ft
P ?
38.38 ft
E ?
13.38 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 | 256.8 | 23.9 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 239.6 | 22.3 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 359.4 | 33.4 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 119.8 | 11.1 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 862.5 | 80.1 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 496.3 | 46.1 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Fractional Sloop · Judel/Vrolijk & Co design
Performance Ratios
How the Hanse 315 2006 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
23.5
Performance-oriented — carries a lot of sail for its weight.
Mast Height (above DWL)
48.4 ft
Clears the 65 ft ICW fixed-bridge standard with room to spare.
Ballast Ratio
30%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability underway.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Hanse 315 2006 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 256.8 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 359.4 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~264 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 119.8 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~862 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 Hanse 315 2006 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.