DEHLYA 22
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 21.65 ft |
| LWL | 18.05 ft |
| Beam | 7.87 ft |
| Draft | 1.3 ft |
| Displacement | 1,980 lb |
| Ballast | 879.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.7 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 23.8 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 7 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 25.9 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 9.8 ft |
| FLforestay | 7 ft |
| Mainsail | 220.4 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 83.3 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 141.6 sq ft |
About the DEHLYA 22
VDS design #374 Similar to DEHLER 22. 'DEHLYA' was the name chosen to denote Dehler's owner-completion boats. Retractable keel and rudder with water ballast though a fixed keel version was also available. Thanks to 'Philip' from Sweden for providing updated information.
Designed by E. G. van de Stadt and built by Dehler (DEU) from 1983–1990, the Dehlya 22 is a compact, lightweight fractional sloop with a displacement of 1980.0 lb. While the exact hulls built count is unknown, this model represents a specific era of German trailerable yacht construction focused on performance and ease of handling.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruising and daysailing, particularly for owners who prioritize trailerability and single-handed sailing due to its light displacement and fractional rig.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 1980.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.51, the Dehlya 22 is not designed for serious offshore bluewater cruising but is capable of protected coastal passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Dehler 23 and other late-80s German trailerables like the Bavaria 26, as they share similar fractional sloop rigs, lightweight construction philosophies, and target the same trailer-sailing market.
Direct variant of the DEHLYA 22
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
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 21.65ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
7 reported issues across 6 systems for the DEHLYA 22, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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