Cal 46
Description
The Cal Cruising 46 is an early variant of the Cal 46 sailboat, designed by C. William Lapworth and initially produced by Jensen Marine/Cal Boats as a custom one-off in 1966 before entering limited production from 1967 to 1972. Intended for long-distance cruising with a focus on performance, it served as the foundation for the later Cal 2-46. Approximately 18 units were built, making it a rare model in the Cal lineup.
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 47.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 18.50 ft |
| p | 40 ft |
| e | 17 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.50 ft | 18.50 ft | 40 ft | 17 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 40 ft - (12192 mm) |
| Foot | * 17 ft - (5182 mm) |
| Leech | * 42.65 ft - (13000 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 42.91 ft - (13079 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 348.93 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 40.78 ft - (12430 mm) |
| Foot | * 25.46 ft - (7760 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.22 ft - (10430 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.28 ft - (6486 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.03 ° |
| Area | * 433.87 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 48.43 ft - (14761 mm) |
| Foot | * 30.69 ft - (9354 mm) |
| Leech | * 44.92 ft - (13692 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 27.75 ft - (8458 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 671.98 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 48.43 ft - (14761 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 33.3 ft - (10150 mm) |
| Foot | * 33.3 ft - (10150 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1371 ft² |
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