Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
31.46 ft
J ?
β ft
P ?
111.00 ft
E ?
β ft
Sail Area Breakdown
Calculated from rigging dimensions. Use these as your starting point when ordering a new suit.
| Sail | Area (ftΒ²) | Area (mΒ²) |
|---|---|---|
| MainsailP Γ E Γ· 2 | β | β |
| 100% ForetriangleI Γ J Γ· 2 | β | β |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | β | β |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | β | β |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | β | β |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | β | β |
Foretriangle Diagram
Scale diagram unavailable β I, J, P, and E measurements are not all published for the Sprite Dinghy Uk.
Performance Ratios
How the Sprite Dinghy Uk carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
β
Sail Area / Displacement ratio not published.
Mast Height (above DWL)
β ft
Air draft not published β measure yours before any bridge transit.
Ballast Ratio
β
Ballast ratio not published.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Sprite Dinghy Uk owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail β ftΒ²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa β ftΒ²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~β ftΒ²
Good secondary sail for breezy days β used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib β ftΒ²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~β ftΒ²
Popular downwind upgrade β easier than symmetric for shorthanded sailing.
Optional
Replacement Cost Estimator
Get a rough price range for a new mainsail and genoa for the Sprite Dinghy Uk β Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.