Dehler 38 Competition

Sailboat 38′ 5″ Monohull Since 2012

Overview

Builder
Dehler
Model
38 Competition
Type
Sailboat
Category
Monohull
Built
2012 on
Designer
Judel/Vrolijk
Hull material
GRP (glass reinforced polyester): Sandwich fiberglass polyes
Rig
Sloop Marconi 9/10

Dimensions

Length overall
38′ 5″ (11.71 m)
Waterline length
34′ 1″ (10.39 m)
Beam
12′ 4″ (3.76 m)
Draft
7′ 2″ (2.19 m)
Displacement
14,881 lb (6,750 kg)
Ballast
4,189 lb (1,900 kg)

Power and tanks

Engine
1 inboard engine
Power
28–38 hp
Fuel
42 gal (159 L)

Sails and rig

Sail area
931 sq ft (86.5 m²)

Accommodation

Cabins
2
Berths
4
Heads
1

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
24.6

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
168

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
28%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
2.01

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Appendages
Keel : fin with bulb
Award(s)
2014: European Yacht of the Year: Performance Cruiser
Ballast ratio
28 %
Ballast type
Cast iron fin with lead bulb
Boiler capacity
5.3 gal
Cockpit
Closing aft cockpit with opening system
Construction
GRP (glass reinforced polyester): Sandwich fiberglass polyester
Country
Germany
EC design category
A
Fridge/ice-box capacity
34.3 gal
Gennaker area
1270 ft²
Helm
Twin helm wheels
Jib area
404 ft²
Mast configuration
Keel stepped mast
Maximum righting moment
40505 lb.ft
Number of levels of spreaders
2
Rigging type
Sloop Marconi 9/10
Righting moment @ 30°
32549 lb.ft
Rotating spars
No
Rudder
Single spade rudder
Spars construction
Carbon fiber spars
Spreaders angle
Swept-back
Standard public price ex. VAT (indicative only)
About 163 000 € (2020)
Standing rigging
Single-strand (ROD)

Data from boat-specs.com. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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