Designed by renowned naval architect E. G. Van De Stadt and built by Germany's Dehler from 1984 to 1995, this compact 25-footer represents excellent European craftsmanship in the small cruiser category. With 350 hulls produced over its eleven-year production run, the Dehler 25 established itself as a popular choice for sailors seeking both performance and practicality in a trailerable package. The boat's lifting keel configuration makes it exceptionally versatile, allowing access to shallow waters and easy trailer launching while maintaining respectable sailing performance with a 4.50-foot draft when lowered. The fractional sloop rig and moderate sail area of 254 square feet provide balanced handling characteristics suitable for both novice and experienced sailors. At 3,245 pounds displacement with nearly half that weight in ballast, the Dehler 25 offers good stability for coastal cruising and weekend adventures. The comfortable 13.24 comfort ratio suggests reasonable motion in moderate seas, while the capsize screening formula of 2.24 indicates this boat is best suited for protected waters and near-shore sailing rather than extended offshore passages. This fiberglass construction combines German build quality with Van De Stadt's reputation for creating seaworthy, well-balanced designs that punch above their weight class.
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What is the Dehler 25's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Dehler 25 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 18.59. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Dehler 25's comfort ratio?
The Dehler 25 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 13.24. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Dehler 25 safe for offshore sailing?
The Dehler 25 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.24. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Dehler 25?
The theoretical hull speed of the Dehler 25 is 6.26 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Dehler 25 weigh?
The Dehler 25 has a displacement of 3,245.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 24.77 ft.
Who designed the Dehler 25?
The Dehler 25 was designed by E. G. Van De Stadt, first built in 1984.