Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
48.23 ft
J ?
14.11 ft
P ?
45.93 ft
E ?
16.73 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 | 384.2 | 35.7 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 340.3 | 31.6 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 510.4 | 47.4 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 170.1 | 15.8 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 1,224.9 | 113.8 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 724.5 | 67.3 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Fractional Sloop · Judel/Vrolijk design
Performance Ratios
How the Hanse 385 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
17.8
Moderate — comfortable coastal cruiser, not overcanvassed.
Mast Height (above DWL)
56.8 ft
Clears the 65 ft ICW fixed-bridge standard at normal tide.
Ballast Ratio
29%
Light ballast — tends to be tender; reef earlier.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Hanse 385 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 384.2 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 510.4 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~374 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 170.1 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~1,225 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 385 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.