Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
42.00 ft
J ?
13.75 ft
P ?
37.00 ft
E ?
13.50 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 | 249.8 | 23.2 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 288.8 | 26.8 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 433.1 | 40.2 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 144.4 | 13.4 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 1,039.5 | 96.6 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 538.5 | 50.0 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Masthead Sloop · Bruce Kelley design
Performance Ratios
How the Kelley 34 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
18.4
Powerful cruiser/racer — quick in light air, reef early in a blow.
Mast Height (above DWL)
— ft
Air draft not published — measure yours before any bridge transit.
Ballast Ratio
41%
Stiff enough to carry a 150% genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Kelley 34 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 249.8 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 433.1 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~318 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 144.4 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~1,040 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 Kelley 34 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.