Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
62.00 ft
J ?
17.91 ft
P ?
54.85 ft
E ?
18.70 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 | 512.8 | 47.6 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 555.2 | 51.6 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 832.8 | 77.4 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 277.6 | 25.8 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 1,998.8 | 185.7 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 1,068.1 | 99.2 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Cutter · Bruce Farr/J&J Design design
Performance Ratios
How the Sun Odyssey 51 Jeanneau carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
21.9
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
32%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability underway.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Sun Odyssey 51 Jeanneau owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 512.8 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 832.8 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~611 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 277.6 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~1,999 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 Sun Odyssey 51 Jeanneau — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.