DEHLER 38 (JUDEL/VROLIJK)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 37.07 ft |
| LWL | 34.12 ft |
| Beam | 12.3 ft |
| Draft | 6.56 ft |
| Displacement | 15,653 lb |
| Ballast | 4,960.4 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.8 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 51.18 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 14.3 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 50.2 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 17.55 ft |
| FLforestay | 14.3 ft |
| Mainsail | 792.4 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 354.2 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 602.2 sq ft |
| SA total | 853.58 sq ft |
About the DEHLER 38 (JUDEL/VROLIJK)
Draft: 2.00m/6.56' standard 2.20m/7.21' competition 1.60m/5.25' shallow Displacement: 7.100 kg standard 6.750 kg competition 7.300 kg shallow Ballast: 2.250 kg standard 1.900 kg competition 2.550 kg shallow Mast top to DWL: 17.82m/58.5' standard 18.55m/60.86' competition Total sail area: 79.3m²/854 sq.ft. standard 86.5m²/931 sq.ft. competition Rig (tall) I: 15.6m J: 4.36m P: 15.3m E: 5.35m By this time Dehler has been purchased by Hanse Yachts. This DEHLER 38 is the first Dehler to be built at Hanse's Greifswald plant.
Designed by Judel/Vrolijk and built by Dehler (GER), the Dehler 38 is a modern performance cruiser with a fractional sloop rig and fin keel. While the exact hull count is unspecified, this model represents a specific build from 2013, characterized by a displacement of 15653.0 lb and a beam of 12.3 ft.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and performance-oriented sailors who prioritize speed and handling over heavy bluewater comfort, given its relatively low D/L ratio of 175.92 and SA/D ratio of 21.89.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.97 and a comfort ratio of 24.43, the boat is capable of offshore passages but leans toward performance rather than heavy displacement stability, requiring careful weight management for bluewater cruising.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other Judel/Vrolijk designed performance cruisers from the early 2010s, such as the Nauticat 38 or similar Dehler models, due to shared design philosophy emphasizing light displacement and fractional rigging.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(31 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° | 5.2 | 6.2 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| 60° | 5.5 | 6.6 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| 75° | 6.2 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| 90° | 6.4 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| 110° | 5.9 | 7.0 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 8.7 | 9.3 |
| 120° | 5.6 | 6.8 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 8.8 | 9.4 |
| 135° | 5.1 | 6.3 | 7.2 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 9.5 |
| 150° | 4.3 | 5.4 | 6.4 | 7.2 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.9 |
| Beat VMG | 3.3 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Run VMG | 3.7 | 4.7 | 5.5 | 6.3 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 8.2 |
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 37.07ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
12 reported issues across 8 systems for the DEHLER 38 (JUDEL/VROLIJK), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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