DEHLER 37 CWS
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 36.09 ft |
| LWL | 29.53 ft |
| Beam | 11.48 ft |
| Draft | 5.91 ft |
| Displacement | 11,684 lb |
| Ballast | 4,630.4 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.3 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Mainsail | 430.56 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 236.81 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 871.88 sq ft |
About the DEHLER 37 CWS
Specs and drawing are from Van de Stadt plans (#422.41 and 422.42), courtesy of Van de Stadt Design (http://www.stadtdesign.com). Specs for auxiliary power/tanks and accommodations are from a test report in Yachting World, January 1995. LOA is commonly reported as 11.2m / 36.75ft. Sail area: -Main: 40m² -Jib: 22m² - Storm jib: 8m² - Trysail: 11m² - Reacher: 50m² - Spinnaker: 81m² - Light air spinnaker: 114m²
The Dehler 37 CWS is a fractional sloop designed by E. G. van de Stadt and built by Dehler Yachts (GER) from 1990–1996. With a displacement of 11684.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 22.22, this vessel balances performance with a stable platform, though exact hull production numbers remain unverified in available data.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and performance-oriented sailors who prioritize speed and handling over heavy bluewater provisioning, given its moderate displacement and fractional rig.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.03 and a D/L ratio of 202.56, the boat is moderately capable offshore but leans more toward coastal cruising due to its lighter displacement and fin keel configuration.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other late-80s and early-90s German performance cruisers like the Bavaria 36 or Beneteau First 36.5, as they share similar fractional sloop rigs and target the same market of active weekend sailors.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(3 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 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.8 | 5.8 | 6.5 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.2 |
| 60° | 5.2 | 6.1 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| 75° | 5.4 | 6.4 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| 90° | 5.4 | 6.3 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| 110° | 5.2 | 6.4 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.6 |
| 120° | 5.1 | 6.2 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.9 |
| 135° | 4.5 | 5.6 | 6.6 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 8.7 |
| 150° | 3.8 | 4.9 | 5.8 | 6.6 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 8.2 |
| Beat VMG | 3.1 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.9 |
| Run VMG | 3.3 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 5.8 | 6.4 | 7.0 | 7.7 |
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 36.09ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
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