Cal 2-46 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

C. William Lapworth·1971 – 1975·~129 hulls·Jensen Marine
Cal 2-46 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
45.5' · 13.87 m
Displ.
30,000 lbs · 13,608 kg
First year
1971

The Cal 246 represents a significant departure from the racing pedigree that defined Jensen Marine’s early years. While the company built its reputation on the blistering performance of the Cal 40, the Cal 246 was conceived as a "sailing machine" for the longrange cruiser who prioritized livability and mechanical reliability over podium finishes. Introduced in the early 1970s, this Bill Lapworth design challenged the contemporary definition of a motorsailer by providing a hull that could actually perform under sail, rather than merely acting as a powered barge with a token rig. It remains one of the most respected centercockpit cruisers of its era, often cited for its ruggedness and "shorthandedfriendly" deck layout.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 60,000
Ask, not sold · 9 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
9 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-3.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
United States (55.6%) · Canada (22.2%) · Mexico (11.1%)

Recent Listings

6 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Cal 2-46 listings span 4 countries. United States leads with 5 listings (55.6%), followed by Canada and Mexico.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

9 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 84,0005155.6%
Canada$ 57,8742222.2%
Mexico$ 60,0001011.1%
French Polynesia$ 127,9831011.1%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Bavaria Yachts 46 Cruiser46.58'$ 174,523356199
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 4646.82'$ 436,3078666
Hylas 4646.25'$ 420,0005120
Hallberg-Rassy 4648.5'$ 407,2202910
Swan 4647.08'$ 150,0002110
CAL 3131.5'$ 10,500147
Cal 2-46You are here$ 60,00093
Oyster Yachts 4646'$ 449,00094
Catalina 42643.5'$ 557,85387
Bavaria 46 Holiday47.51'$ 98,89685
Moody 4646.13'$ 219,89973

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Cal 2-46 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Cal 2-46 over the past 12 months is $60,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Cal 2-46 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Cal 2-46 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 9 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Cal 2-46 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Cal 2-46 has decreased by 3.6% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Cal 2-46 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Cal 2-46 listings over the past 12 months are United States (55.6%), Canada (22.2%), Mexico (11.1%).
05What should I look at instead of a Cal 2-46?+
Comparable models include Bavaria Yachts 46 Cruiser, Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 46, Hylas 46. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.