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Yachting World
- Digital Edition
Dehler 30 yacht test: This one-design racer has a real double appeal
- Matthew Sheahan
- May 20, 2020
An award-winning offshore blaster, the Dehler 30 is many things to many sailors. But can a short-handed one-design racer-cruiser really tick so many boxes?
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Talk to those who have switched to short-handed offshore racing and you’ll be hard pressed to find many who want to go back to a weather rail stacked with crew. It’s not that they’ve suddenly realised that they don’t like sharing the experience with others, or that the boat just feels cluttered below, but that it is just more satisfying sailing two-up . Plus, it’s often a lot cheaper. It’s these two factors above all that surely explain the increase in popularity in this kind of sailing.
Yet, unlike the moment when we realised that planing sportsboats were a lot more fun than the tubby lead mines of the day that rolled downwind like metronomes, or the sudden realisation that gybing an asymmetric spinnaker was no harder than tacking a jib, the growth in short-handed offshore sailing has been more gradual. And it is also building from another corner of the sport as the momentum for the new Olympic offshore class in 2024 gathers pace.
As the plans for Paris 2024 are now starting to take shape, where mixed gender entries will be a requirement, there is also a feeling that there will be opportunities for a wider range of age, experience and crew weights. This has triggered a fair bit of interest among a broader group of sailors than normal. It has also drawn the attention of some of the world’s top builders as they look into producing boats that might tap into this new scene.
Perfect for two but with the capability for more, this is a comprehensively kitted out 30-footer that’s easy to handle. Photo: Hanse Yachts AG
Of course some, like Beneteau, have been in this space for a while with their Figaro range of offshore racers. Jeanneau has also been successful most recently with its SunFast 3200 and 3600 models, with the new Sun Fast 3300 starting to make an impression as well. Other builders like JPK, J/Boats and Pogo have also been successful in developing interesting boats in this area. And now one of the latest to step into the ring is Dehler.
Well known for its innovative approach to design along with a racing heritage that stretches back to the 1980s when boats like the DB1 put it on the map, the German production builder has launched a 30ft offshore pocket rocket that appears to be aimed straight at the short-handed world. It is a boat that ignores handicap rules like IRC and focuses instead on creating a strict, high performance, offshore one-design.
But let’s get one thing out into the open from the start: this is a boat with an identity crisis. Look at the pictures and study the detailed deck layout and spec and it is easy to see that this is a well thought out, comprehensively equipped racer. Yet study the interior layout and overall style and the message is that while it’s a modern, quick 30-footer, it’s also designed to be a sprightly family cruiser. So can it really be both?
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When viewed from the outside, the Judel/Vrolijk-designed Dehler looks every bit the racer. The reverse profile bow and the heavily chamfered topsides/gunwale that extend forward from her chainplates give the look of a smaller version of a number of well known racing machines – the Fast 40+ Ran , countless Class 40s , or even the previous Hugo Boss IMOCA 60 spring to mind.
Offshore style
When viewed from dead ahead the rounded, full-sectioned bow and a hard turn of the bilge from slab sided topsides to flat underwater sections are further indications of the modern offshore style. And then there’s the fixed bowsprit off which the Code 0 and A2 and A5 kites are flown. It is removable for cruising, but when it’s in place (as it was for us), it shouts racing.
So too does the carbon mast, the square-topped mainsail and the twin backstays, with tails led forward through rope clutches to the primary winches mounted conveniently for the helmsman and crew. The coarse and fine tune mainsheet systems, along with a mainsheet traveller that runs almost the complete width of the ample beam are also dead giveaways that this boat is set up to race.
It’s clear that a huge amount of thought has gone into the design. In plan, the delta shape sees the maximum beam carried all the way aft to the stern from midships providing the means to generate a high righting moment. The full sections forward where the volume is low down are indications that the distribution of buoyancy is in keeping with modern thinking and contributes to the righting moment using the hull form without creating unnecessary drag through excessive wetted surface area.
It’s likely to be a well-balanced boat when heeled, and the 200kg water ballast tanks on either side add a further boost to righting moment and hence performance. Pump these up using either the gravity or electric feed systems and you have the equivalent of 2-3 people on the rail – people that you don’t have to feed or hot-bunk with.
As it happens, the sporty looks are also in line with the modern cruising style. Beamy sections aft frequently lead to twin rudders, whether you’re racing or cruising. The Dehler 30 is no different, although the linking mechanism between both rudder stocks and the single centreline-mounted tiller is fitted above decks making it very easy to get to. Liferaft stowage is under a lifting section of the aft deck and accessible from the water, whichever way up the boat is: yet another illustration as to how detailed the thinking has been.
Nimble and responsive
Like modern cars that have become bloated with every iteration, today’s boats generally feel bigger than they did a few decades back. Strangely, the Dehler 30 feels smaller. I’m sure half tonners felt bigger than this? The reality is that when compared to other popular brands in this scene such as the Beneteaus, Jeanneaus and JPK’s it is indeed shorter. But the Dehler also feels small in a good way – a boat that feels right for two from the off. It’s a size in which pretty much everything is close to hand without having to let go of the helm.
Short-handed offshore sailors prefer not to depend entirely on their autopilots. Instead, most take the pragmatic view that at some point it will break down and hand steering will become essential. They also believe that at times humans can still sail better than a machine. But aboard the Dehler 30 there is another issue and that is that once you’ve taken the helm, you’re unlikely want to give it back.
Cockpit layout suits single- and double-handed sailing. Photo: Hanse Yachts AG
Light, nimble and responsive, you barely notice that it has twin rudders such is the balance between them. In keeping with modern thinking it’s designed to heel fairly early to a point at which the windward rudder offers minimal drag, which in turn helps to get that single blade feel on the helm.
Manoeuvrability is good under sail, but also under power thanks largely to the fixed three-bladed prop which provides plenty of prop walk… which in turn makes up for the lack of prop wash over the rudders. Overall this is a boat that has been designed to be sailed hands on. Whether you’re steering from the side deck or organising the pit, everything is close to hand, making tacks and gybes as straightforward as they can be.
Our trials started off in a light breeze and in this the Dehler ghosted along nicely before conditions picked up to a modest 10 knots. That was sufficient at least to establish that this is a well-balanced, slippery boat. The modern sailplan gives the first indication of why it performs so well. A high aspect ratio non-overlapping, hanked-on jib that is just 5.5m 2 smaller than the 34.5m 2 square-topped mainsail is the first indication of an ample and sophisticated sailplan.
The furling staysail also makes for a good heavy weather jib for when conditions get punchy upwind. Photo: Hanse Yachts AG
Aside from the provision for a Code 0 and downwind asymmetric kites, the staysail mounted on a detachable inner forestay will be good off the breeze as well as upwind when things have got punchy offshore. The single spreader aft-swept rig is an important part of this with a set of D2s that terminate at the inner forestay mast attachment to give good fore and aft support when you’re hammering upwind under this reduced sail plan.
Less obvious, yet another big contribution to the all round performance, is the 2.20m deep 82kg carbon reinforced fin and 840kg bulb configuration. Aside from generating plenty of righting moment, the deep, parallel-sided fin is efficient when it comes to providing lift, a key reason why it feels like it gets into the groove with ease.
The choice of fin and bulb is interesting as it is unlikely to be treated well under IRC and provides another indication as to how focussed Dehler is on one-design and short-handed sailing. But if it does have a weakness it is the speed with which a snake pit of ropes can build up in the cockpit. And while careful control line management is the answer, the clutter stems largely from an overly sophisticated deck layout and snug cockpit.
The Dehler’s Code 0, with its trendy but practical outrigger, covers a wide range of wind speeds and angles. Photo: Rick Tomlinson
Having got used to what this boat is all about on deck and underway, the big surprise comes when you head below decks where, instead of a Spartan racing interior, the layout is far more modern cruiser. This is where the identity crisis lies.
Creature comforts
Had you simply headed below without looking at the layout on deck you’d likely not be surprised. The trademark Dehler offwhite/grey and red trim also has wood laminate saloon bench seating and a table on the centreline and looks just like you’d expect of a contemporary Dehler.
And with a modest galley to starboard that’ll take a portable fridge, an open plan forepeak, enclosable heads to port and a couple of ‘almost double’ berths aft, it looks like a snug modern production cruiser.
Creature comforts and trademark Dehler trim belie the boat’s racing aspirations. Photo: Rick Tomlinson
The giveaway is the lack of floorboards, which help to achieve a decent 1.82m headroom in an otherwise low freeboard boat. That and the internal water ballast tanks.
But for me the oddest of detail was the fabric hull liner. While it looks smart on a new boat, it reminded me of boats from another era that didn’t stand the test of time well, and made me question whether a boat of this type really needs it. On that point, Dehler says the creature comforts account for less than 100kg in total and suggest this is a good use of weight when it comes to broadening the use and the appeal of the boat.
But when the boat will be raced primarily by people who like having the sidedeck to themselves for hours on end as they chase down their rivals offshore, I’m not sure that comfort below decks is at the front of their minds.
This boat grew on me quickly because it was so comfortable and rewarding to sail. It just feels like it fits. It’s is easy to handle short-handed and so taps into this growing scene while also appealing to what sportier types may want when they’re family cruising. But sprightly cruising does come at a price. At a base cost of €108,000 excluding VAT and around €160,000 with a full spec and VAT paid it might seem pretty expensive for a 30ft production built, fast family cruiser. Yet come to it from a racing mindset and this is a boat that wants for nothing. With such a comprehensive and high quality specification along with the promise of good one-design racing, it’s an appealing prospect. So can this be both racer and cruiser? The answer is yes, so long as you regard it in this order.
Yachting Monthly
- Digital edition
Dehler 30 OD: the most fun you can have on the water
- David Harding
- September 30, 2022
Can a one-design offshore racing yacht be suitable for short-handed cruising too? This might actually be the case with the new Dehler 30
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Dehler 30 od.
- Very fast by cruising standards
- Surprisingly easy to handle
- Easy access to structure and systems
- Deep draught
- Limited creature comforts
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While we cruised along at a relaxed 10 knots, flying the A5 asymmetric spinnaker with 13-14 knots of wind on the beam, I couldn’t help thinking that this was a very efficient way of getting around the Solent .
It was efficient in terms of both manpower and size of boat, because we weren’t on a 40ft grand-prix racing yacht with 10 crew on the rail.
Neither were we on a multihull. We – and there were just three of us – were on a 30-foot monohull, and only the helmsman and trimmer were doing any work.
Yes, it was a race boat, but as easy to sail as most cruisers and going about twice as fast.
Whichever way you look at it, our speed-to-effort ratio wasn’t bad.
A mainsheet traveller runs almost the full width of the broad stern. The tiller linkage is above the cockpit sole for easy access. Credit: David Harding
The boat in question was the Dehler 30 One Design – an example of a new breed of boat that has been growing in popularity in recent years.
Anyone who keeps even half an eye on the racing scene can’t have helped notice the arrival and success of, among others, Jeanneau’s Sun Fast 3300, the JPKs and the J/99 .
These are light, high-performance racers with a difference.
Unlike some of the other speedy 30-ish-footers – the Mumm 30, Melges 30, Farr 30, Farr 280 and the new kid on the block, the Cape 31, for example – they’re not designed with the emphasis on fully crewed inshore racing around the cans.
To be fair, neither was the Mumm 30 restricted to that, since it was used for the Tour de France à la Voile for 11 years (and, coincidentally, has recorded a peak speed of 28 knots).
Ian Griffiths has bought the first Dehler 30 OD in the UK, and has his sights set on the Fastnet Race in 2023. Credit: David Harding
But the point is that this new evolution of race boat has been conceived with short-handed offshore sailing very much in mind.
Some of the designs were inspired by the proposed double-handed offshore class in the Olympics that was subsequently abandoned, though that loss has been compensated for by the growing interest in two-handed racing following COVID lockdown restrictions.
Dehler 30 OD: Designed to be different
For a boat to be sailed offshore , it has to offer accommodation.
To be sailed by one or two people, it also has to stand up to its rig without a row of bodies stacked on the rail, so stability is of the essence.
It will be designed for ease of handling with a small crew, and performance will tend to be optimised for straight-line speed, often with the emphasis on reaching.
A square-top mainsail precludes a fixed backstay. Twin backstays are fitted, purely for tuning. Credit: David Harding
By contrast, inshore IRC racers will need to perform on relatively short courses, predominantly consisting of windward/leeward legs and with frequent mark-roundings.
Boats designed for one type of racing will rarely excel at the other.
That said, the designers and builders recognise that people who race short-handed offshore will probably want to race around the cans on occasions as well. The Round The Island Race isn’t exactly around the cans, but it’s always interesting to see which boats do well in which conditions.
This year was a brisk one with a lot of reaching, and eight of the top 10 places in IRC Division 1C were taken by Sun Fasts; six of them 3300s (1st, 2nd, 5th and 6th) and the other two by the 3300’s bigger and older sister, the 3600.
The first 3300s finished in under 7 hours, at an average speed for the 50-mile course of over 7 knots – or rather more than 7 knots over the actual distance sailed. I photographed a fair few of them from my RIB as they planed past, and they were shifting.
Inhaulers and outhaulers for the headsail sheets mean that conventional tracks on the deck are not needed. Credit: David Harding
If you’re looking to buy a boat in this size range for short-handed offshore racing, the Sun Fast, the J/99 and the JPKs are among the prime contenders.
They have now been joined by the Farr X2 and the Dehler 30 OD, the latter being what Ian Griffiths chose.
He made his choice after looking at performance figures, VPPs (velocity prediction programs), IRC ratings and more, and his is the first Dehler 30 OD in the UK.
Ian is a relative newcomer to sailing, having sailed two legs of the Clipper Round-the-World race – taking in the Southern Ocean – with his daughter in 2019/2020.
His longer-term plan had been to buy a boat and take the family to the South Pacific, ‘to have a caravan on the water and cruise around’.
A raised sliding hatch gives standing headroom at the foot of the companionway. Credit: David Harding
The Clipper was part of his preparation. ‘If I could survive some of the world’s most notorious oceans,’ he said, ‘I should be able to build up my confidence and know that I would be capable of looking after my family.’
As it turned out, his sailing ended up taking a different course. When it became clear that family cruising wasn’t going to happen, he channeled his competitive instincts – already exercised in other sports including motocross – into sailing.
‘We’re a competitive family,’ Ian explained, ‘so things shifted towards the competitive angle.’
He had been looking into short-handed offshore racing before lockdown restrictions boosted its popularity, thinking that it would be nice if he and his daughter could enter RORC races such as the Fastnet and Caribbean 600.
Valves for the water-ballast tanks are easily reached in the companionway. Credit: David Harding
However, since his daughter’s university course clashed with the Fastnet, plans took yet another turn and he teamed up with Richard Gould, who had been his skipper in the Clipper race.
Ian and Richard started to plan an offshore racing campaign, with the 2023 Fastnet as their first big event.
To do that, of course, they would need a boat – and so began Ian’s quest to find one. Initially he looked at bigger boats too, including the Pogo 40, before ruling them out principally on the basis that a smaller boat would be easier to sail at close to its potential.
A handle and level system on the cockpit sole raises and lowers the Stealth Drive. Credit: David Harding
The Farr X2 was eliminated for reasons of cost, and so the list shortened. In a way the Sun Fast 3300 might have seemed the obvious choice, already having an impressive track record and with a similar IRC rating to the Dehler (typically around 1.033) despite its greater length, but Ian’s analysis pointed to the Dehler 30 OD.
Black Betty – named after the Clipper 70 on which he sailed – arrived this spring.
The go-fast factor
When you look at the features of the Dehler 30 OD and compare them with those of a typical modern cruising yacht, or even many inshore racers, it’s easy to see what sets it apart.
For a start, it weighs in at 2,800kg (just over 6,000lb). That’s not a lot for a boat with a 9m (29ft 5in) waterline.
The hull is vacuum-infused with E-glass and a cored laminate. A carbon mast comes as standard.
With a powerful sail plan, low weight, low-cg keel and easily driven hull, the Dehler 30 OD is an efficient performer to windward as well as downwind. Credit: David Harding
Below the waterline is a GRP fin keel with a 900kg (1,950lb) lead T-bulb on the bottom to keep the ballast as low as possible for minimum weight and maximum righting moment.
Internally the boat is far from stark by racing standards (cruising is mentioned several times in Dehler’s literature), but furnishings are minimal and the lightweight mesh hull-lining is removable.
As well as being light and with a low centre of gravity, the Dehler 30 OD can carry an extra 200kg (440lb) on the high side in the form of water ballast.
Equivalent to three (67kg/10.5-stone) crew on the rail, it’s pumped in and out (or sucked out if the boat’s moving at any speed) through a self-contained system and can quickly be dumped by gravity from the windward to the leeward tank just before a tack.
As you would expect on a boat of this nature, the bow is a semi-scow design.
Below decks, the Dehler 30 OD is comfortably fitted out by race boat standards. Bunk cushions are strapped up out of the way, and a wooden table folds out. Credit: David Harding
It also features reverse rake and the distinctive reverse-flare chines/chamfers seen on boats such as Rán VII to reduce weight and windage forward, stiffen the bow sections and help the air-flow around the foot of the headsail.
The moulded bowsprit can be removed for cruising.
Again as befits a boat designed with offwind sailing very much in mind, the deck-stepped mast is set well aft and supported by rod rigging with the shroud base taken right outboard to minimise compression.
A square-top mainsail is to be expected too, though one surprise is the single set of spreaders. They’re set well down the mast to keep the centre of gravity as low as possible.
A set of intermediates (D2s) joins the mast roughly where the root of the upper spreaders would be.
A simple galley provides all the essentials, including a zip-up door to the stowage. Credit: David Harding
Such is the sweep-back on the spreaders – the boat is not designed to sail deep downwind angles – that twin backstays are fitted purely as tuning tools.
Deck spreaders to widen the sheeting angle for offwind sails can also be fitted. While none of this is radical, the Dehler 30 OD does have one secret weapon: the Stealth Drive.
The prop shaft is encased in a moulding that, together with the propeller, swings up inside the hull to leave a flush bottom.
This even allows the use of a fixed prop, because it retracts into a prop-box inside which are most of the skin fittings including the inlet and outlet for the water-ballast system.
Off-watch crew have generously proportioned berths in the stern. Credit: David Harding
The thrust from the 10hp Nanni diesel does not therefore need to be compromised in any way by folding blades.
What it all means in practice is that, by cruising standards, the Dehler is a real rocket ship.
If you’re used to plodding along at displacement speeds with the occasional surf when conditions get lively, and to broaching all over the ocean as soon as the boat heels more than 25°, you will find the speed and tractability of the Dehler 30 OD to be a revelation.
I’m used to sailing fully crewed race boats and to the grip of twin rudders (they’re deep on the Dehler), but I was impressed by the way the boat hopped on to a semi-plane when the gunwale was almost awash and the foot of the A5 skimming the water as we reached along with the apparent wind well forward of the beam.
A moulded bowsprit projects the tack of the offwind sails but can be removed for cruising. Credit: David Harding
Being able to plane when well heeled at relatively shy angles is all part of the plan with boats like this.
The helm remained finger-light and the boat crisp and responsive to every tweak of the tiller as we weaved our way past cruising boats that seemed dead in the water.
Even without the kite in 15 knots of true wind we maintained over 8.5 knots, and still clocked high 6s when hardened up with the apparent wind well within 30°.
With a wide range of A (asymmetric) sails to choose from, you would be highly unlikely to continue under plain sail with the apparent wind abaft the beam: the A5 or (for closer angles) the Code 0 would be set as soon as the angle and wind-speed allowed. Such is the boat’s ability to carry these sails that there’s little reason not to.
Racing concessions
Of course there are compromises when it comes to cruising with a boat like this, quite apart from the draught.
It wouldn’t perform to its potential if laden down with too much cruising kit – not that there’s a vast amount of external space to stow it.
You have a locker right aft to starboard in the cockpit opposite the liferaft locker to port (which was missing its lid when we sailed).
Cruising sailors might find the boom on the low side, too. If you’re used to sailing a Finn, a Europe or an OK you will feel quite at home.
The carbon mast is stepped further aft than on inshore race boats. Credit: David Harding
Plenty more stowage is down below in the bunks either side of the engine, the casing for the Stealth Drive and the other centrally mounted systems.
Impressive though the boat’s performance was during our sail, we were still only in the Solent in flat water and moderate winds.
I saw Ian and Richard again during the JOG Weymouth Race and later in the Round The Island. Conditions were too light and popply in the former for the Dehler to get into its stride.
It fared better in the Round The Island when its proper laminate sails had arrived (as opposed to the delivery sails in Dacron that we were using).
The fuel system and water ballast pipes are easy to reach between the aft berths each side. Credit: David Harding
Peak speed to date is 16.4 knots and Ian has been keeping a bottle of Champagne on ice ready for when the 20-knot barrier is broken.
As for creature comforts – well, it’s light, bright and minimalist below decks but neatly finished.
You get an encloseable heads, a basic galley and decent berths for four people.
Because of the simple fitout and minimal trim, access to the fittings and systems is excellent. Other builders could learn from this.
Test verdict on the Dehler 30 OD
The most remarkable feature of the Dehler 30 OD is not only its performance, but also how little effort is needed to achieve speeds that one could only have dreamed of a few years ago.
If you want to get the best out of any boat in a racing context, of course that’s a different matter; a lot of work will be needed.
That’s what Ian and Richard are putting in now, and it will take time. In terms of manageability and the pleasure of fast, simple sailing, a boat like this has much to offer.
Code or A sails will usually be carried as soon as the wind comes off the bow. Deck spreaders can be fitted to improve the sheeting angle. Credit: David Harding
Being able to unfurl (or un-sock) a Code or A sail and hop on to the plane at double-figure speeds in only moderate conditions opens up all sorts of opportunities that have never existed before for monohull sailors.
Upwind performance isn’t lacking, either.
Ian and Richard had a tough beat back to Hamble after the Weymouth race, finding that the boat had plenty of power, especially with the water-ballast, and the ability to punch into a steep sea.
Would the Dehler 30 OD suit you and your crew?
Whichever way you look at it, the Dehler 30 is not a cruising boat. That’s not what it was designed for.
Nonetheless, if you like speed and efficiency and don’t need a shallow draught, there’s much to be said for a boat like this.
It narrows the gap between monohulls and multihulls such as the Farriers and Dragonflies.
The wide hull, deep twin rudders and water ballast mean that the boat is much stiffer and has far more grip than most cruising boats. Credit: David Harding
With a monohull you have the draught and with a multihull you have the beam, though with Farriers and Dragonflies it can be reduced for marina berthing.
For dinghy sailors moving up and who don’t want to lose the fun of a flat-out planing reach, I can see the Dehler 30 being a real hit.
It would make a fast, fun weekender and coastal cruiser as well as an offshore racer.
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Dehler 32 is a sports cruising sailing yacht with a Mediterranean cockpit, length 9.8 meters, width 3.25 meters, accommodates 4 people. Three traction options allow you to go out to the ocean and lake, suitable for outings with family or friends, the racing option is competitive in IRC and ORC handicap races.
The updated model was presented in Dusseldorf in 2010, and was produced from 2013 to 2017. The yacht was developed by the Yudel and Frolik design bureau and the designers of Judel / Vrolijk & co.
The total sail area of 61 square meters is divided between the mainsail and genoa, the gennaker is 74 square meters and the spinnaker is 89 square meters. There are three keel options: shallow cruising, standard and deep racing. The helm station is equipped with a radar, compass, plotter, autopilot, depth gauge and speedometer.
The yacht has a self-draining cockpit with large lockers, a comfortable bathing platform, a single steering wheel visually separates the cockpit from the open stern. On the lower deck are located: a saloon with a table and convertible sofas, a galley with a stove, sink and refrigerator, two double cabins, a shared bathroom and plenty of storage space.
Dehler 32 is powered by a Volvo Penta engine with 18 hp.
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Experience sailing like never before with the Dehler 46SQ, which offers a variety of cabin configurations designed to provide ultimate comfort and adaptability. Whether you prefer a large master cabin with an island double berth or multiple guest cabins, the Dehler 46SQ combines luxury living with exceptional sailing performance to meet all of your seafaring needs.
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The Dehler 46SQ captures the essence of sailing passion and precision. As the largest model in the Dehler range, she is a true performance cruiser that transforms every voyage into a unique adventure. This yacht is more than just a vessel; it is an experience blending unparalleled performance with timeless elegance. Sailing the 46SQ is pure joy, embodying the spirit of Dehler. Andreas Unger - Product Manager
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(*) Disclaimer: Maximum price advantage based on the Dehler 46 SQ until end of June 2024. All discounts including 19 % German VAT. Price advantages for other markets may vary depending on applicable VAT. Not valid with any other promotions or incentive programs. No refund if single options from pack are not taken. Errors excepted.
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Dehler, renowned for precision German engineering, has been shaping the competitive sailing world with its high-performance yachts. Known for integrating speed, safety, and luxury, Dehler yachts exemplify top-tier craftsmanship and innovative design, ensuring exceptional handling and durability for avid sailors seeking excellence on the seas.
The Dehler 38SQ, Dehler 34, and Dehler 30 one design epitomise excellence in under-40-foot sailing yachts. Each model combines luxury and performance harmoniously, featuring elegant, versatile, and sophisticated designs that ensure practicality on board. Plus, the indoor-outdoor connection beautifully complements these aspects.
Dehler. There are presently 86 yachts for sale on YachtWorld for Dehler. This assortment encompasses 35 brand-new vessels and 51 pre-owned yachts, all of which are listed by knowledgeable boat and yacht brokers predominantly in United States, Germany, Netherlands, France and United Kingdom. Models currently listed on YachtWorld differ in size ...
The Dehler 34 embodies the perfect blend of innovation and tradition. This versatile yacht transforms seamlessly from a comfortable cruiser to a high-performance racer, adapting to every sailing style. With her advanced design and meticulous craftsmanship, the Dehler 34 delivers an unparalleled sailing experience, making every voyage a ...
Dehler is a German brand of sailing yachts. It is originated in the former Dehler shipyard that was founded in the 1960s by Willi and Heinz Dehler. As of 2009, the brand belongs to German yacht manufacturer HanseYachts, Greifswald. Dehler cooperates with the yacht design studio Judel/Vrolijk & Co. The current range comprises six models from 29 ...
The Dehler 34 is a truly versatile yacht delivering whatever may be required from a true sailing yacht, whether cruising or racing, the Dehler 34 will exceed your expectations. Competition or cruising...? Various options are available including, competition keel, tiller or wheel steering, carbon rig, racing sails, cockpit table and a bathing ...
The award-winning 30 One Design is the newest development by Dehler and is a progressive racer-cruiser with true Dehler performance genes. The Dehler 30 One Design is an uncompromising double-handed offshore boat designed for maximum performance with the highest possible level of comfort. ... A true racing yacht should have clean, sleek lines ...
The stunning Dehler 30 OD Black Betty is offered for sale from our Hamble Marina office in Hampshire, UK. Dehler 30 OD. Dehler 34. Dehler 38SQ. Dehler 42. Dehler 46SQ. Welcome to Inspiration Marine Group Ltd, the sole UK importer of Dehler Yachts since 2008. Let us guide you through the exciting adventure of buying a new yacht.
But aboard the Dehler 30 there is another issue and that is that once you've taken the helm, you're unlikely want to give it back. Cockpit layout suits single- and double-handed sailing. Photo ...
The boat in question was the Dehler 30 One Design - an example of a new breed of boat that has been growing in popularity in recent years. Anyone who keeps even half an eye on the racing scene can't have helped notice the arrival and success of, among others, Jeanneau's Sun Fast 3300, the JPKs and the J/99.. These are light, high-performance racers with a difference.
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The Dehler 42 offers various cabin layouts including a large master cabin with an island double berth, spacious aft cabins, and customisable saloon setups. This model is designed to perfectly align with your sailing lifestyle, whether you prioritise comfort, storage, or guest accommodation. High-Performance Hull Design.
Description. The era of the performance cruiser began 30 years ago with the Dehler 34. Today, the new Dehler 34 is the direct successor of this cult yacht. Discover the original of this performance cruiser in its modern form! This boat is current in stock on a mooring in Marblehead. Contact Information. Other Details.
Boat Trader currently has 26 Dehler boats for sale, including 22 new vessels and 4 used boats listed by both individuals and professional yacht brokers and boat dealerships mainly in United States. The oldest model listed is a classic boat built in 1973 and the newest model year of 2025.
Dehler 32. Dehler 32 is a sports cruising sailing yacht with a Mediterranean cockpit, length 9.8 meters, width 3.25 meters, accommodates 4 people. Three traction options allow you to go out to the ocean and lake, suitable for outings with family or friends, the racing option is competitive in IRC and ORC handicap races.
The Dehler 30 one design has been a game-changer in performance sailing. Designed for both competition and comfort, this yacht pushes the boundaries of speed and handling with cutting-edge technology. Whether racing offshore or enjoying a weekend cruise, the Dehler 30od offers an unmatched sailing experience.
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Specifications. Basic information. Builder Dehler; Category Cruiser-Racer; HIN/IMO DEH84083B121; Condition Used; Hull Material Fiberglass; LOA 42' Beam 12' Min Draft 7' 10" Fuel T
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Reflecting the intricate design, luxury amenities, and superior performance, the Amaryllis yacht is valued at approximately $120 million. The annual running costs are estimated around $12 million. However, the price of a yacht can significantly vary based on numerous factors, including size, age, luxury quotient, and the cost of materials and ...
Save up to 62.178 EUR*. Agile handling and a world of individual style below deck, plus a completely new approach to light: the elements that have always distinguished Dehler's SQ yachts are now available in an imposing 46ft yacht. The new Dehler 46 SQ is a consummate performance cruiser, perfectly combining power and luxury.
The Dehler 30 one design is a high-performance yacht. Our dedicated team of specialists has created a boat that strikes the optimum balance between speed and handling through the use of the latest technology. World-renowned yacht designers from judel/vrolijk & co. and sailing icons from Speed sailing Rostock supported the Dehler development team.
There have been a couple of different interiour options for the Dehler Profi T3. Based on the fact that they are "Build to Order", so every one of these cars is somehow unique. A) Shower: Not all of them have the shower, based on the fact that some owneres decided that a 2nd sink would make more sense.