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Holder 14 Mkii Sails

Sail dimensions, sail area and rig measurements — Holder 14 Mkii (Ron Holder design).

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Rigging Dimensions

The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.

I ?
0.50 ft
J ?
4.16 ft
P ?
60.57 ft
E ?
ft

Sail Area Breakdown

Calculated from rigging dimensions. Use these as your starting point when ordering a new suit.

SailArea (ft²)Area (m²)
MainsailP × E ÷ 2
100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 1.0 0.1
150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail 1.6 0.1
Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut 0.5 0.0
Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J 3.7 0.3
Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle

Foretriangle Diagram

Scale diagram unavailable — I, J, P, and E measurements are not all published for the Holder 14 Mkii.

Performance Ratios

How the Holder 14 Mkii carries its sail relative to its displacement.

SA/D Ratio
Sail Area / Displacement ratio not published.
Mast Height (above DWL)
ft
Air draft not published — measure yours before any bridge transit.
Ballast Ratio
Ballast ratio not published.

Typical Sail Inventory

What Holder 14 Mkii owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.

Mainsail — ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 1.6 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~1 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 0.5 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~4 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 Holder 14 Mkii — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.

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