1976 CAL 3-46 FT Center Cockpit Ketch

This 1976 CAL 3-46 center cockpit ketch is a fiberglass-hulled bluewater cruiser measuring 45 feet 7 inches in length with a beam of 12 feet 6 inches. Powered by an 85-horsepower Perkins diesel engine, she cruises at 7 knots and is designed for comfortable offshore passage-making and long-distance voyaging. Her center cockpit layout and moderate displacement make her manageable for two crew members while offering genuine liveaboard comfort.

The cockpit serves as an outdoor living space, with an extending table that accommodates up to eight for dining. The boat features a lifting seat positioned above the engine room for convenient access and maintenance.

Over her operating life, this ketch has completed substantial cruising throughout the Pacific, including passages along the U.S. West Coast, Mexican waters, and a full Pacific crossing. More recently she has cruised the waters around Australia, Malaysia, and Thailand, demonstrating her continued seaworthiness and reliability in varying conditions.