Designed by renowned naval architect Bill Lapworth and built by Jensen Marine in Costa Mesa, California, the Cal 2-46 was engineered, as the early brochure states, for maximum impact strength. Constructed with hand-laid heavy fiberglass laminate she offers exceptional durability. The deck is plywood cored, with additional insulation in the saloon overhead and both cabins for enhanced comfort in all climates.

With a shallow draft of only 5 ft, she grants access to most anchorages around the world. Her long keel is integral to the hull with encapsulated ballast, offering strength and reassurance, while a large spade rudder delivers superb control underway. In 2022, the rudder was completely replaced and the entire steering system thoroughly inspected. With her balanced lines – slight overhangs, spoon bow, moderate reverse sheer, and well-proportioned transom – Anila is as seaworthy as she is elegant, ready to carry her next owners safely and gracefully to new horizons.

The dry and safe centre cockpit is protected by a robust hard dodger that is strong enough to stand on and which also houses the solar panels and GPS antenna. For optimal ventilation, it features one opening window and two roll-up canvas windows forward. At the helm, a 12V socket is conveniently placed for charging navigation tablets or phones, making life underway practical and connected. The navigation pod is fitted with a Garmin chartplotter including AIS from Vesper Marine with a WiFi network and radar images fed from the Garmin Fantom, alongside an autopilot steering module. Two multifunction B&G displays integrate all sailing instrument data via the NMEA 2000 network, clearly visible from anywhere in the cockpit under the protection of the dodger. From the cockpit you can also control the Hydrovane self-steering system, a reliable and valuable feature for passagemaking that offers dependable course-keeping from light airs to gale-force conditions without consuming power.

Storage is generous. The cockpit coamings hold propane and fishing gear, while a large stern locker swallows lines, fenders, boat hooks, and cruising toys. The aft lazarette functions like a garage, keeping all gear organised and secure. At the stern, lightweight dinghy davits and a boarding ladder maximise space and convenience. The port side ladder is ideal for everyday dinghy boarding when heading ashore or exploring anchorages.