Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
59.00 ft
J ?
17.50 ft
P ?
52.40 ft
E ?
15.70 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 | 411.3 | 38.2 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 516.3 | 48.0 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 774.4 | 71.9 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 258.1 | 24.0 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 1,858.5 | 172.7 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 927.6 | 86.2 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Masthead Sloop · Nelson/Marek design
Performance Ratios
How the Morgan 45 3 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
19.6
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
—
Ballast ratio not published.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Morgan 45 3 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 411.3 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 774.4 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~568 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 258.1 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~1,859 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 Morgan 45 3 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.