Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
58.16 ft
J ?
17.58 ft
P ?
63.83 ft
E ?
21.16 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 | 675.3 | 62.7 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 511.2 | 47.5 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 766.8 | 71.2 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 255.6 | 23.7 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 1,840.4 | 171.0 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 1,186.5 | 110.2 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Fractional Sloop · Barreau/Neuman design
Performance Ratios
How the Outremer 49 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
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Sail Area / Displacement ratio not published.
Mast Height (above DWL)
75.7 ft
Air draft exceeds the 65 ft ICW standard — plan accordingly.
Ballast Ratio
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Ballast ratio not published.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Outremer 49 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 675.3 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 766.8 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~562 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 255.6 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~1,840 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 Outremer 49 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.