Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
36.80 ft
J ?
14.70 ft
P ?
31.20 ft
E ?
14.00 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 | 218.4 | 20.3 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 270.5 | 25.1 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 405.7 | 37.7 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 135.2 | 12.6 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 973.7 | 90.5 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 488.9 | 45.4 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Cutter · Philip L. Rhodes design
Performance Ratios
How the Seafarer 38C carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
12.1
Heavy and modestly canvassed — a comfortable cruiser, not fast.
Mast Height (above DWL)
— ft
Air draft not published — measure yours before any bridge transit.
Ballast Ratio
33%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability underway.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Seafarer 38C owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 218.4 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 405.7 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~298 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 135.2 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~974 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 Seafarer 38C — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.