DEHLER 36
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 35.92 ft |
| LWL | 32.64 ft |
| Beam | 11.48 ft |
| Draft | 6.4 ft |
| Displacement | 13,230 lb |
| Ballast | 4,850.1 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.7 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 48.39 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 13.91 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 46.75 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 16.24 ft |
| FLforestay | 13.9 ft |
| Mainsail | 746.5 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 336.6 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 572.1 sq ft |
Engine
| Yanmar | 3GM3027 hpSee all 51 parts → |
About the DEHLER 36
Shallow draft: 5.25'. Yanmar 3GM30 opt.
The Dehler 36 is a performance-oriented fractional sloop designed by Judel/Vrolijk and built by Dehler in Germany, with production records indicating a build year of 1990. With a displacement of 13230.0 lb and a D/L ratio of 169.85, this vessel balances speed with moderate comfort, though the exact total hulls built remains unspecified in available data.
- Best for:
- This boat suits active coastal cruisers and short-handed racers who prioritize sailing performance and modern fractional rig handling over heavy bluewater provisioning.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.95 and a comfort ratio of 23.57, the Dehler 36 is capable of offshore passages but is best suited for protected coastal cruising rather than extreme heavy-weather voyaging.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Beneteau First 36 and O'Day 36, which share similar fractional sloop rigs and performance-focused hull forms from the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(14 certificates)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.2 | 5.6 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| 60° | 4.5 | 5.9 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| 75° | 4.7 | 6.1 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| 90° | 4.6 | 6.0 | 6.9 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.6 |
| 110° | 4.0 | 5.5 | 6.6 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 9.0 | 9.5 |
| 120° | 3.8 | 5.2 | 6.4 | 7.1 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 9.2 | 10.1 |
| 135° | 3.3 | 4.6 | 5.8 | 6.7 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.9 | 9.9 |
| 150° | 2.7 | 3.9 | 5.0 | 5.9 | 6.6 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 8.1 | 8.7 |
| Beat VMG | 2.7 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Run VMG | 2.3 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 5.1 | 5.7 | 6.3 | 6.9 | 7.6 | 8.3 |
Estimated Value
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6 listings · boat years 2002–2005 · median $85,500
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 35.92ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
22 reported issues across 9 systems for the DEHLER 36, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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