Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
58.07 ft
J ?
18.70 ft
P ?
51.50 ft
E ?
16.90 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 | 435.2 | 40.4 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 543.0 | 50.4 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 814.4 | 75.7 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 271.5 | 25.2 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 1,954.6 | 181.6 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 978.1 | 90.9 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Masthead Sloop · German Frers design
Performance Ratios
How the Swan 46 Mkii carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
15.8
Moderate — comfortable coastal cruiser, not overcanvassed.
Mast Height (above DWL)
— ft
Air draft not published — measure yours before any bridge transit.
Ballast Ratio
—
Ballast ratio not published.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Swan 46 Mkii owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 435.2 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 814.4 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~597 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 271.5 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~1,955 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 Swan 46 Mkii — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.