Cardinal 46
Description
The CARDINAL 46 is a dinghy designed by Alan Warwick. This nimble dinghy is designed for responsive sailing and easy handling, making her ideal for exploring shallow waters and protected anchorages. Perfect for day sailing, club racing, or teaching young sailors the ropes.
Construction Details
| Designer | Alan Warwick |
|---|---|
| Length | 46.000 ft |
| LOA | 13.500 ft |
| LWL | 38.080 ft |
| Beam | 5.830 ft |
| Displacement | 300 lb |
| Max Draft | 2.200 ft |
| Min Draft | 0.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 55.67 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 18.25 ft |
| p | 49.83 ft |
| e | 17 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55.67 ft | 18.25 ft | 49.83 ft | 17 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 49.83 ft - (15188 mm) |
| Foot | * 17 ft - (5182 mm) |
| Leech | * 51.92 ft - (15825 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.98 ° |
| Diagonal | * 52.08 ft - (15874 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 423.12 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 46.87 ft - (14286 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.27 ft - (7397 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.54 ft - (12357 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.99 ft - (6398 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 491.87 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 55.66 ft - (16965 mm) |
| Foot | * 29.56 ft - (9010 mm) |
| Leech | * 52.26 ft - (15929 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 27.38 ft - (8345 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 761.94 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 55.66 ft - (16965 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 32.85 ft - (10013 mm) |
| Foot | * 32.85 ft - (10013 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1554.17 ft² |
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