Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
7.3 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 29.5′, the Dehler 37 Db tops out around 7.3 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √29.5′ LWL = 7.3 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
Displacement / Length
210
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Hull Speed
7.3kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
7lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Dehler 37 Db sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Dehler 36 Db
Dehler 37
Sabre 362
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Dehler 37 Db.
| Dehler 37 Db | Dehler 36 Db | Dehler 37 | Farr 36 1990 | Sabre 362 | Sweden Yachts 36 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 36.1 | 36.1 | 36.1 | 36.1 | 36.2 | 36.1 |
| LWL | 29.5 | 29.5 | 28.2 | 28.9 | 30.4 | 29.5 |
| Beam | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11.3 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Displacement | 12 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 14 |
| Ballast | — | — | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Sail Area | — | 687 | 586 | — | — | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | — | 84 | 102 | — | 114 | — |
| SA/Disp | — | 19.8 | 18.7 | — | — | — |
| Bal/Disp | — | — | — | 49.7 | 40.0 | 41.6 |
| Comfort | — | 25.0 | 21.9 | — | — | — |
| Capsize | — | 1.95 | 2.07 | — | — | — |
| Hull Speed | — | 7.3 | 7.1 | — | — | — |