Jensen Marine Cal Cruising 46

Sailboat 45′ 6″ Since 1967

Overview

Builder
Jensen Marine
Model
Cal Cruising 46
Type
Sailboat
Built
1967–1972
Designer
C. William Lapworth
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
45′ 6″ (13.87 m)
Waterline length
37′ 6″ (11.43 m)
Beam
12′ 6″ (3.81 m)
Displacement
30,000 lb (13,608 kg)
Ballast
8,000 lb (3,629 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
854 sq ft (79.3 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
47′ 6″ (14.48 m)
J (foretriangle base)
20′ 6″ (6.25 m)
P (mainsail luff)
40′ (12.19 m)
E (mainsail foot)
17′ (5.18 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
14.2

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
254

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
27%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.61

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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