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DEHLER 37S

DEHLER 37S

Dehler🇩🇪· Design: van de Stadt
$62,023 avg$60,325 – $63,720 (2 listings)from 1983
$2.3K – $6.1K est. annual maintenance
Offshore CruisermonoFractional SloopFin

Specifications

Hull

LOA37.07 ft
LWL28.21 ft
Beam11.32 ft
Draft5.41 ft
Displacement12,787 lb
Ballast6,173.6 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL7.1 kn

About the DEHLER 37S

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Dehler 37S is a fractional sloop designed by van de Stadt and built by Dehler, with production records indicating a build year of 1983. As a performance-oriented cruiser, it features a displacement of 12787.0 lb and a beam of 11.32 ft, reflecting the brand's reputation for speed and handling.

Best for:
This boat suits coastal cruisers and performance-oriented sailors who prioritize sailing dynamics and interior comfort over heavy bluewater provisioning. Its fractional rig and moderate displacement make it well-suited for active weekend cruising and short offshore passages.
Bluewater capability:
With a capsize ratio of 1.94 and a comfort ratio of 25.28, the Dehler 37S is designed for coastal and nearshore cruising rather than extreme offshore endurance.
Comparables:
Comparable boats include the Hallberg-Rassy 37 and the Beneteau First 36.5, which share similar eras and roles as performance cruisers with fractional rigs and comparable beam-to-length ratios.

Performance

Comfort25.3
Capsize1.94
SA/Disp10.2
Disp/Len254
Bal/Disp48.3

Market Price

Low
$60,325
Average
$62,023
High
$63,720
Based on 2 listings across 2 marketplaces

Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 37.07ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

$/ft/mo
Annual Maintenance
$2.3K – $6.1K
Hull, rigging, sails, engine service
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

We don't have enough data on the DEHLER 37Syet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.

Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.

1Structural & Bulkheads9732Standing Rigging6403Deck & Topsides6404Keel & Keel Bolts5535Rudder & Steering5086Hull & Bottom377
Free general pre-purchase checklist
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