Cal Cruising 46
Description
The Cal Cruising 46 (also known as the Cal 2-46) is a classic American bluewater cruising sloop (with ketch variants) designed by C. William Lapworth. Built by Jensen Marine/Cal Yachts from 1973 to 1977, approximately 129 hulls were produced. It features a moderate-displacement fin keel with spade rudder for responsive handling and tracking, solid hand-laid fiberglass construction (balsa-cored deck), and a masthead sloop rig suited to coastal racing, family cruising, or extended offshore passages. Renowned for its speed (hull speed ~8.5 kn), seaworthiness in 15–25 knots, and spacious accommodations, it's a proven performer with a balanced, dry ride and cruising range of ~1,200 nm under power.
Construction Details
| Designer | C. William Lapworth |
|---|---|
| Builder | Jensen Marine (USA) |
| Length | 45.500 ft |
| LOA | 45.500 ft |
| LWL | 37.500 ft |
| Beam | 12.500 ft |
| Displacement | 30000 lb |
| Ballast | 9000 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 4.330 ft |
| Year Built | 1973 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 47.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 18.50 ft |
| p | 40 ft |
| e | 17 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.50 ft | 18.50 ft | 40 ft | 17 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Cal Cruising 46 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 40 ft - (12192 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17 ft - (5182 mm) |
| Leech | * 42.72 ft - (13021 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.02 ° |
| Diagonal | * 42.92 ft - (13082 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 339.62 ft² |
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Cal Cruising 46 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 40.78 ft - (12430 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 25.45 ft - (7757 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.23 ft - (10433 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.28 ft - (6486 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 433.82 ft² |
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Cal Cruising 46 - 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 |
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Cal Cruising 46 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 48.43 ft - (14761 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 33.3 ft - (10150 mm) |
| Foot | * 33.3 ft - (10150 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1370.81 ft² |
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