Designed by the renowned E.G. van de Stadt in collaboration with Cees van Tongeren and built by German manufacturer Dehler starting in 1980, this 33-footer represents classic European sailing design philosophy of the early 1980s. The Db 1's moderate displacement of 7,275 pounds combined with a substantial ballast ratio creates a well-balanced platform that's equally comfortable on coastal waters or making longer passages. Her fin keel and spade rudder configuration delivers responsive handling characteristics, while the fractional sloop rig provides versatility for both cruising sailors and those with racing ambitions. With a sail area to displacement ratio of 22.06, she offers spirited performance without being overly tender, making her accessible to crews of varying experience levels. The boat's comfort ratio of 15.81 indicates a design that prioritizes sailing performance while maintaining reasonable motion at sea. Her hull speed of 6.91 knots reflects typical capabilities for this size range, and the moderate beam of just over 11 feet strikes an effective balance between interior volume and sailing characteristics. Built with fiberglass construction and powered by a 22-horsepower auxiliary engine, the Db 1 represents solid German engineering principles applied to recreational sailing, making her suitable for serious coastal cruising and club racing activities.
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What is the Db 1's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Db 1 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 22.06. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Db 1's comfort ratio?
The Db 1 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 15.81. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Db 1 safe for offshore sailing?
The Db 1 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.31. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Db 1?
The theoretical hull speed of the Db 1 is 6.91 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Db 1 weigh?
The Db 1 has a displacement of 7,275.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 33.14 ft.
Who designed the Db 1?
The Db 1 was designed by E. G. Van De Stadt/Cees Van Tongeren, first built in 1980.