Designed by renowned naval architect Gary Mull and built by Spanish manufacturer Nautiber Sa starting in 1970, this 32-foot sailboat represents classic early 1970s cruising design philosophy. The moderate fin keel and spade rudder configuration provides responsive handling while maintaining directional stability, making it well-suited for coastal cruising and weekend sailing adventures. With a displacement of 6,834 pounds and nearly half that weight carried in ballast, the Dione 98 offers reassuring stability for extended passages. The masthead sloop rig carrying 394 square feet of sail area delivers respectable performance without being overpowering for a small crew. The boat's sail area to displacement ratio of 17.56 suggests moderate sailing performance that favors steady progress over outright speed. The comfortable 18.07 comfort ratio indicates this yacht prioritizes seaworthiness and motion comfort over racing performance, while the capsize screening formula of 2.17 falls within acceptable parameters for coastal and near-offshore sailing. Gary Mull's design expertise, evident in numerous successful racing and cruising boats throughout his career, shines through in the Dione 98's balanced proportions and practical layout. The fiberglass construction ensures durability and reasonable maintenance requirements for today's owners.
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What is the Dione 98's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Dione 98 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 17.56. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Dione 98's comfort ratio?
The Dione 98 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 18.07. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Dione 98 safe for offshore sailing?
The Dione 98 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.17. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Dione 98?
The theoretical hull speed of the Dione 98 is 6.54 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Dione 98 weigh?
The Dione 98 has a displacement of 6,834.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 31.99 ft.
Who designed the Dione 98?
The Dione 98 was designed by Gary Mull, first built in 1970.