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Dehler 32
Designer: Judel/Vrolijk  ·  Builder: Dehler (Ger)  ·  First built: 2010
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About the Dehler 32

Launched in 2010, this German-built performance cruiser represents Dehler's commitment to blending spirited sailing with comfortable cruising capabilities. Designed by the renowned Judel/Vrolijk team, the Dehler 32 showcases modern hull design principles with its fin keel featuring a bulb and separate spade rudder configuration, optimizing both stability and maneuverability. With a fractional sloop rig and fiberglass construction, this 32-footer delivers impressive sailing performance while maintaining practical cruising amenities. The boat's SA/Displacement ratio of 20.25 indicates good light-air performance, while the low comfort ratio of 20.81 reflects its performance-oriented nature rather than heavy cruising displacement. The capsize screening formula of 2.02 suggests reasonable stability for coastal and near-offshore sailing. The hull's modern lines contribute to a respectable hull speed of 7.26 knots, making it suitable for spirited coastal cruising, club racing, and weekend getaways. Dehler's reputation for quality construction and attention to detail is evident throughout, with the boat offering an excellent balance between performance sailing and comfortable accommodations. This makes it particularly appealing to sailors who don't want to compromise speed for comfort, or vice versa.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 32.15 ft / 9.80 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 29.33 ft / 8.94 m
Beam 10.66 ft / 3.25 m
Max Draft 5.71 ft / 1.74 m
Displacement 9,502.00 lb / 4,310 kg
Ballast 3,263.00 lb / 1,480 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 566.00 ft² / 52.58 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Judel/Vrolijk
Builder Dehler (GER)
First Built 2010
Related Sailboats ["Etap 32S" · "J/32" · "Hunter 32 Vision" · "Oceanis 321 Beneteau" · "Columbia 32 Sport Yacht"]
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 20.25
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 34.34
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 168.12
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 20.81
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 2.02
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.26 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 3.53
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1,117.16 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 20.26
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 43.31 ft / 13.20 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 11.81 ft / 3.60 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 41.57 ft / 12.67 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 14.93 ft / 4.55 m
SA Fore 255.75 ft² / 23.76 m²
SA Main 310.32 ft² / 28.83 m²
SA Total (100%) 566.07 ft² / 52.59 m²
Est. Forestay Length 44.89 ft / 13.68 m
Mast Height (DWL) 51.02 ft / 15.55 m
Engine & Accommodations
Fuel Capacity 17 gals / 64 L
Water Capacity 26 gals / 98 L
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Dehler 32 ★
32.2 ft
Hunter 32 Vision
32.0 ft
J/32
32.0 ft
Oceanis 321 Beneteau
32.2 ft
LWL
Dehler 32 ★
29.3 ft
Hunter 32 Vision
27.0 ft
J/32
27.5 ft
Oceanis 321 Beneteau
27.9 ft
Beam
Dehler 32 ★
10.7 ft
Hunter 32 Vision
11.3 ft
J/32
11.4 ft
Oceanis 321 Beneteau
11.2 ft
Displacement
Dehler 32 ★
9 lbs
Hunter 32 Vision
11 lbs
J/32
9 lbs
Oceanis 321 Beneteau
10 lbs
Ballast
Dehler 32 ★
3 lbs
Hunter 32 Vision
4 lbs
J/32
3 lbs
Oceanis 321 Beneteau
3 lbs
Sail Area
Dehler 32 ★
566 sq ft
Hunter 32 Vision
486 sq ft
J/32
484 sq ft
Oceanis 321 Beneteau
473 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Dehler 32 ★
—
Hunter 32 Vision
177 s/nm
J/32
114 s/nm
Oceanis 321 Beneteau
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SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Dehler 32 ★
20.3
Hunter 32 Vision
15.4
J/32
18.9
Oceanis 321 Beneteau
16.1
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Dehler 32 ★
34.3 %
Hunter 32 Vision
39.5 %
J/32
39.1 %
Oceanis 321 Beneteau
34.8 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Dehler 32 ★
20.8
Hunter 32 Vision
24.4
J/32
27.5
Oceanis 321 Beneteau
—
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Dehler 32 ★
2.02
Hunter 32 Vision
2.02
J/32
1.70
Oceanis 321 Beneteau
—
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Dehler 32 ★
168
Hunter 32 Vision
258
J/32
132
Oceanis 321 Beneteau
208
Hull Speed
Dehler 32 ★
7.3 kts
Hunter 32 Vision
7.0 kts
J/32
7.9 kts
Oceanis 321 Beneteau
—
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Dehler 32 ★
3.5
Hunter 32 Vision
1.9
J/32
—
Oceanis 321 Beneteau
—
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