Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
50.50 ft
J ?
16.50 ft
P ?
45.00 ft
E ?
17.00 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 | 382.5 | 35.5 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 416.6 | 38.7 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 624.9 | 58.1 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 208.3 | 19.4 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 1,499.9 | 139.3 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 799.1 | 74.2 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Masthead Sloop · Robert Perry design
Performance Ratios
How the Nassau 45 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
16.7
Moderate — comfortable coastal cruiser, not overcanvassed.
Mast Height (above DWL)
— ft
Air draft not published — measure yours before any bridge transit.
Ballast Ratio
42%
Stiff enough to carry a 150% genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Nassau 45 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 382.5 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 624.9 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~458 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 208.3 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~1,500 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 Nassau 45 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.