DEHLER 39 CWS
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 38.9 ft |
| LWL | 30.19 ft |
| Beam | 10.83 ft |
| Draft | 6.17 ft |
| Displacement | 11,246 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.4 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 41.53 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 12.07 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 43.31 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 15.58 ft |
| FLforestay | 12.1 ft |
| Mainsail | 615 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 250.6 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 426.1 sq ft |
Engine
| Volvo Penta | MD203029 hpSee all 21 parts → |
About the DEHLER 39 CWS
Entirely different from the later DEHLER 39 (1996) and DEHLER 39 SQ (2004).
The Dehler 39 CWS is a fractional sloop designed by Van de Stadt and built by Dehler (GER) in 1988. With a displacement of 11246.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 22.19, this vessel represents a specific era of German performance cruising.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and performance-oriented sailors who prioritize speed and handling over heavy offshore provisioning, given its moderate displacement and fractional rig.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.94 and a D/L ratio of 182.46, the boat is capable of offshore passages but is better characterized as a coastal cruiser due to its lighter displacement and fin keel configuration.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other late-1980s German performance cruisers like the Bavaria 38 or Beneteau First 36.5, as they share similar fractional sloop rigs and target the same market for fast coastal passage-making.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(5 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 | 5.6 | 6.3 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.2 |
| 60° | 5.0 | 5.9 | 6.6 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| 75° | 5.3 | 6.2 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| 90° | 5.4 | 6.4 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 8.1 |
| 110° | 5.4 | 6.5 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.5 |
| 120° | 5.2 | 6.3 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.8 |
| 135° | 4.7 | 5.7 | 6.6 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.6 |
| 150° | 3.9 | 5.0 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 8.1 |
| Beat VMG | 3.1 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Run VMG | 3.4 | 4.3 | 5.1 | 5.8 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.7 |
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 38.9ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
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