DEHLER 41 DS
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 40.85 ft |
| LWL | 36.25 ft |
| Beam | 12.8 ft |
| Draft | 6.56 ft |
| Shoal Draft | 5.41 ft(1.65 m) |
| Displacement | 19,621 lb |
| Ballast | 7,275.5 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.1 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 52.82 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 14.93 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 52.17 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 17.72 ft |
| FLforestay | 14.9 ft |
| Mainsail | 893.5 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 394.3 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 670.3 sq ft |
About the DEHLER 41 DS
The Dehler 41 DS is a performance-oriented cruising yacht designed by Judel/Vrolijk and built by Dehler Yachts (GER) in 1996. With a displacement of 19621.0 lb and a fractional sloop rig, it balances speed with comfort, though the exact total hulls built is unknown.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and active sailors who prioritize performance and modern amenities, as evidenced by the high prevalence of dodgers, biminis, and watermakers in owner reports.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.9 and a comfort ratio of 27.02, the boat is capable of offshore passages, though its relatively light displacement of 19621.0 lb suggests it is better suited for protected waters than heavy ocean swells.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other late-1990s European performance cruisers like the Beneteau First 40 or Hallberg-Rassy 41, sharing similar fractional sloop rigs and displacement ranges that favor upwind efficiency.
Direct variant of the DEHLER 41 DS
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
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° | 5.4 | 6.4 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 8.0 |
| 60° | 5.7 | 6.8 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| 75° | 6.0 | 7.1 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| 90° | 6.0 | 7.2 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.7 | 9.1 |
| 110° | 6.1 | 7.4 | 8.1 | 8.5 | 8.9 | 9.2 | 9.7 |
| 120° | 5.9 | 7.2 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 8.9 | 9.4 | 10.2 |
| 135° | 5.3 | 6.6 | 7.6 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 9.1 | 10.3 |
| 150° | 4.5 | 5.6 | 6.7 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 9.0 |
| Beat VMG | 3.5 | 4.2 | 4.9 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Run VMG | 3.9 | 4.9 | 5.8 | 6.5 | 6.9 | 7.4 | 8.2 |
Market Price
Asking price by model year
8 listings · boat years 1994–2014 · median $101,536
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 40.85ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
7 reported issues across 6 systems for the DEHLER 41 DS, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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