Cal 46-Iii
Description
The Cal 46 Mk III (also known as the Cal 3-46) is the third iteration of the Cal 46 series, designed by C. William Lapworth and built by Jensen Marine/Cal Boats Built from 1977 to 1978, with a limited run of 10–15 units, following the success of the Cal 2-46 (95 units) and the initial Cal 46 (18 units), from 1977 to 1978. This model refined the earlier Cal 46 and Cal 2-46 designs, focusing on improved interior layout and reduced maintenance issues, while retaining the series' reputation for blue water cruising and performance. Approximately 10–15 units were produced, making it a rare variant.
Construction Details
| Designer | C. William Lapworth |
|---|---|
| Length | 46.000 ft |
| LOA | 33.240 ft |
| LWL | 26.000 ft |
| Beam | 10.000 ft |
| Displacement | 10200 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 48 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 18 ft |
| p | 40.10 ft |
| e | 15.25 ft |
| p2 | 25 ft |
| e2 | 9.50 ft |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 ft | 18 ft | 40.10 ft | 15.25 ft | 25 ft | 9.50 ft |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 40.1 ft - (12222 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.25 ft - (4648 mm) |
| Leech | * 42.05 ft - (12817 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 42.4 ft - (12924 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 313.12 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 41.01 ft - (12500 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.56 ft - (7486 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.65 ft - (10561 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.7 ft - (6309 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 424.41 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 48.7 ft - (14844 mm) |
| Foot | * 29.68 ft - (9046 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.3 ft - (13807 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 657.44 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 48.7 ft - (14844 mm) |
| Foot | * 29.7 ft - (9053 mm) |
| Leech | * 44.8 ft - (13655 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1085 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 28.2 ft - (8595 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.01 ft - (4270 mm) |
| Leech | * 22.1 ft - (6736 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 10.8 ft - (3292 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 18.99 ° |
| Area | * 152.32 ft² |
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