The Cal cruising 46 is a 45.5ft masthead sloop designed by C. William Lapworth and built in fiberglass by Jensen Marine/Cal Boats between 1967 and 1972.
18 units have been built.
The Cal cruising 46 is a moderate weight sailboat which is under powered. It is not stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is excellent. There is a good water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Cal cruising 46 | ||
| Length | 45.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.50 ft | ||
| Draft | 5 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 13.76 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 26.67 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 253.97 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 40.21 | ||
| Capsize | 1.61 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 37.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5 ft | ||
| Displacement | 30000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 8000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.21 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 827 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 486.88 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 340 sq.ft | ||
| I | 47.50 ft | ||
| J | 20.50 ft | ||
| P | 40 ft | ||
| E | 17 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 85 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 270 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 170 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Jensen Marine/Cal Boats | ||
| Designer | C. William Lapworth | ||
| First built | 1967 | ||
| Last built | 1972 | ||
| Number built | 18 |
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