Cardinal 46

8 / 89 - score 79%

The Cardinal 46 is a 46.42ft masthead sloop designed by Alan Warwick and built in fiberglass since 1985.

The Cardinal 46 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is a good water supply range.

This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.

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Main features 65%

Model	Cardinal 46
Length	46.42 ft (44%)	the closest to 44.06 ft
Beam	13.16 ft (86%)	the closest to 13.35 ft
Draft	6 ft
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Ratios 83%

Sail area / displ.	16.49 (86%)	the closest to 16.27
Ballast / displ.	44.45 %
Displ. / length	222.33
Comfort ratio	33.84 (80%)	the closest to 34.52
Capsize	1.75

Hull 99%

Hull type	Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg
Construction	Fiberglass
Waterline length	38.08 ft (99%)	the closest to 38.12 ft
Maximum draft	6 ft
Displacement	27500 lbs
Ballast	12225 lbs
Hull speed	8.27 knots

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Rigging

Rigging	Masthead Sloop
Sail area (100%)	935 sq.ft
Air draft	0 ft	??
Sail area fore	510.22 sq.ft
Sail area main	424.87 sq.ft
I	55.67 ft
J	18.33 ft
P	49.75 ft
E	17.08 ft

Engine

Nb engines	1
Total power	55 HP
Fuel capacity	110 gals

Accommodations

Water capacity	125 gals
Headroom	0 ft
Nb of cabins	0
Nb of berths	0
Nb heads	0

Builder data

Builder		??
Designer	Alan Warwick
First built	1985
Last built	0	??
Number built	0	??