Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
55.50 ft
J ?
16.00 ft
P ?
48.00 ft
E ?
15.50 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 | 372.0 | 34.6 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 444.0 | 41.2 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 666.0 | 61.9 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 222.0 | 20.6 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 1,598.4 | 148.5 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 816.0 | 75.8 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — B&R · Hunter Design Team design
Performance Ratios
How the Hunter 42 Passage Cc carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
18.3
Powerful cruiser/racer — quick in light air, reef early in a blow.
Mast Height (above DWL)
60.3 ft
Clears the 65 ft ICW fixed-bridge standard at normal tide.
Ballast Ratio
32%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability underway.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Hunter 42 Passage Cc owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 372.0 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 666.0 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~488 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 222.0 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~1,598 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 42 Passage Cc — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.