Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
44.82 ft
J ?
13.16 ft
P ?
44.95 ft
E ?
15.00 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 | 337.1 | 31.3 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 294.9 | 27.4 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 442.4 | 41.1 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 147.5 | 13.7 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 1,061.7 | 98.6 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 632.0 | 58.7 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — B&R · Glen Henderson design
Performance Ratios
How the Hunter 36 Legend carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
19.7
Powerful cruiser/racer — quick in light air, reef early in a blow.
Mast Height (above DWL)
55.3 ft
Clears the 65 ft ICW fixed-bridge standard at normal tide.
Ballast Ratio
36%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability underway.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Hunter 36 Legend owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 337.1 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 442.4 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~324 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 147.5 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~1,062 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 Hunter 36 Legend — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.