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Dehlya 22
Designer: E. G. Van De Stadt  ·  Builder: Dehler (Deu)  ·  First built: 1983
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About the Dehlya 22

Designed by renowned Dutch naval architect E. G. Van De Stadt and built by German manufacturer Dehler from 1983 to 1990, this compact 22-footer represents thoughtful European yacht design from the 1980s. The boat's fractional sloop rig and fiberglass construction reflect the era's focus on performance-oriented recreational sailing. With its lifting keel configuration drawing just 1.30 feet, the Dehlya 22 excels in shallow water exploration and trailer sailing applications. The retractable keel system opens up cruising grounds typically inaccessible to fixed-keel boats of similar size, making it ideal for coastal cruising, gunkholing, and exploring tidal waters. The generous sail area of 210 square feet provides respectable performance in light to moderate conditions. Van De Stadt's design philosophy emphasizes seaworthiness and practicality, evident in the boat's balanced proportions and substantial ballast ratio. The moderate beam of 7.87 feet strikes an effective compromise between interior space and sailing performance, while the displacement of 1,980 pounds ensures enough heft for stability without sacrificing responsiveness. This boat suits sailors seeking a versatile coastal cruiser with trailer-sailing capability, weekend cruising comfort, and the flexibility to access shallow anchorages that larger boats cannot reach.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 21.65 ft / 6.60 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 18.05 ft / 5.50 m
Beam 7.87 ft / 2.40 m
Max Draft 1.30 ft / 0.40 m
Displacement 1,980.00 lb / 898 kg
Ballast 880.00 lb / 399 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 210.00 ft² / 19.51 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Lifting Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer E. G. van de Stadt
Builder Dehler (DEU)
First Built 1983
Last Built 1990
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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
 21.36
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
 44.44
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
 150.31
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
 10.24
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
 2.51
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. 5.69 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
 3.96
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. 507.57 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. 21.38
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 23.80 ft / 7.25 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 7.00 ft / 2.13 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 25.90 ft / 7.89 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 9.80 ft / 2.99 m
SA Fore 83.30 ft² / 7.74 m²
SA Main 126.91 ft² / 11.79 m²
SA Total (100%) 210.21 ft² / 19.53 m²
Est. Forestay Length 24.81 ft / 7.56 m
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