Cal Cruising 46 Sailboats for Sale

C. William Lapworth·1967 – 1972·~18 hulls·Jensen Marine
Cal Cruising 46 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
45.5' · 13.87 m
Disp.
30,000 lbs · 13,608 kg
First year
1967

The Cal Cruising 46, often referred to simply as the Cal 46, represents a significant departure from Bill Lapworth’s racingoriented designs like the iconic Cal 40. Launched in the late 1960s by Jensen Marine, this vessel was conceived as a dedicated longrange cruiser, prioritizing volume, comfort, and stability over pure speed. It marked one of the industry's first successful attempts at a "performance motorsailer"—a yacht that bridged the gap between a trawler’s interior livability and a sailing yacht’s winddriven capability. Unlike many motorsailers of the era that were essentially powerboats with "steadying sails," the Cal 46 was designed with a legitimate hull shape and sail plan to allow for transoceanic passages under sail alone.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 43,077
Asking price · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Not enough data yet
Countries with listings
2
Australia (50.0%) · United States (50.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Cal Cruising 46 listings appear across 2 countries. Australia has the most listings with 1 (50.0%), followed by United States.

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

Country view

2 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Australia$ 46,1831050.0%
United States$ 40,0001050.0%

Comparable models

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Similar boats to compare

5 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Hallberg-Rassy 4648.5'$ 376,261318
Oyster Yachts 4646'$ 595,33381
Contest 4646.42'$ 273,90474
Moody 4646.13'$ 256,99061
CAL Cruising 46You are here$ 43,07720

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Cal Cruising 46 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Cal Cruising 46 over the past 12 months is $43,077. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Cal Cruising 46 sailboats are for sale?+
2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Cal Cruising 46 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Cal Cruising 46 listings over the past 12 months are Australia (50.0%), United States (50.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a Cal Cruising 46?+
Comparable models include Hallberg-Rassy 46, Oyster Yachts 46, Contest 46. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.