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.

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