Sen Koh Shipbuilding Co. Cardinal 46
Sailboat
46′ 5″
Since 1985
Overview
- Builder
- Sen Koh Shipbuilding Co.
- Model
- Cardinal 46
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1985 on
- Designer
- Alan Warwick
- Hull
- Fin with rudder on skeg
- Hull material
- FG w/balsa cored deck
- Rig
- Masthead Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 46′ 5″ (14.14 m)
- Waterline length
- 38′ 1″ (11.61 m)
- Beam
- 13′ 2″ (4.02 m)
- Displacement
- 27,500 lb (12,474 kg)
- Ballast
- 12,225 lb (5,545 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 969 sq ft (90.0 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 55′ 8″ (16.97 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 18′ 4″ (5.59 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 49′ 9″ (15.16 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 17′ 1″ (5.21 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 17.0
- Displacement / length
- 222
- Ballast ratio
- 44%
- Capsize screening
- 1.75
Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.
Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.
More details
- Construction
- FG w/balsa cored deck
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.