Rigging Dimensions
The four foretriangle measurements sailmakers need to quote a new suit.
I ?
24.67 ft
J ?
9.08 ft
P ?
21.83 ft
E ?
9.75 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 | 106.4 | 9.9 |
| 100% ForetriangleI × J ÷ 2 | 112.0 | 10.4 |
| 150% GenoaTypical light-air headsail | 168.0 | 15.6 |
| Storm Jib~50% of foretriangle, high-cut | 56.0 | 5.2 |
| Symmetric SpinnakerEstimated from I, J | 403.2 | 37.5 |
| Total Working Sail AreaMain + 100% foretriangle | 218.4 | 20.3 |
Foretriangle Diagram
Drawn to scale from published I, J, P, E measurements — Masthead Sloop · Roger Macgregor design
Performance Ratios
How the Venture 22 carries its sail relative to its displacement.
SA/D Ratio
25.6
Performance-oriented — carries a lot of sail for its weight.
Mast Height (above DWL)
— ft
Air draft not published — measure yours before any bridge transit.
Ballast Ratio
30%
Light ballast — tends to be tender; reef earlier.
Typical Sail Inventory
What Venture 22 owners usually carry and what's worth buying used vs. new.
Mainsail 106.4 ft²
Dacron cross-cut with 2 reef points is standard. Full-batten is a common upgrade.
Replace new
150% Genoa 168.0 ft²
The workhorse headsail. Most boats have one on a furler by now.
Replace new
110% Working Jib ~123 ft²
Good secondary sail for breezy days — used market is strong.
Buy used
Storm Jib 56.0 ft²
Bright orange recommended. Rarely used, hard to justify new.
Buy used
Asymmetric Spinnaker ~403 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 Venture 22 — Dacron, laminate, and cruising performance tiers.