The Cal 2 46 is a 45.5ft masthead sloop designed by C. William Lapworth and built in fiberglass by Jensen Marine/Cal Boats between 1971 and 1975.
129 units have been built.
The Cal 2 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 2 46 | ||
| Length | 45.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.50 ft | ||
| Draft | 5 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 13 | ||
| 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 |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 781 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 432 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 349.10 sq.ft | ||
| I | 48 ft | ||
| J | 18 ft | ||
| P | 40.08 ft | ||
| E | 17.42 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 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 | 1971 | ||
| Last built | 1975 | ||
| Number built | 129 |