Independent guidance for Australian yacht owners
Guided yacht measurement tool

Yacht sail measurement wizard

Work through the rig envelope one measurement at a time. Every step explains the endpoints, common mistakes and information a sailmaker still needs to verify.

Yacht sail measurement wizard diagram
Step 1 of 4

Identify the boat and units

This label stays on this device and helps distinguish the project from generic class data.

Before you start

Use a reliable non-stretch tape, record the rig state and photograph every endpoint. Do not work aloft without suitable competence, assistance and fall protection.

Saved values remain only in this browser. Clear them at any time from My Sail Project.

Use the result well

Turn assumptions into written checks

Measurements and scores organise the buying conversation. Keep photos, record uncertainty and ask the provider to confirm final dimensions, engineering, hardware, material, price, delivery and commissioning in writing.

Frequently asked questions
Can I use measurements from a brochure?

No. Published dimensions are useful reasonableness checks, but rig changes, rake, furlers and hardware can change the usable envelope.

Which unit should I use?

Use metres or feet consistently. The wizard can display either, but every value in a saved set must use the same unit.

Does this replace a sailmaker measuring the boat?

No. It creates an organised preliminary record. Final dimensions, allowances, hardware and responsibility must be confirmed professionally.