Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
55.00 ft
J ?
17.00 ft
P ?
49.00 ft
E ?
16.00 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 | 392.0 | 36.4 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 467.5 | 43.4 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 701.3 | 65.1 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 233.8 | 21.7 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 1,683.0 | 156.4 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 859.5 | 79.9 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Cutter · Bill Dixon design
Performance Ratios
How the Taswell 43 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
16.8
Moderate — comfortable coastal cruiser, not overcanvassed.
Mast Height (above DWL)
62.0 ft
Clears the 65 ft ICW fixed-bridge standard at normal tide.
Ballast Ratio
41%
Stiff enough to carry a 150% genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Taswell 43 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 392.0 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 701.3 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~514 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 233.8 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~1,683 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 Taswell 43 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.