DELANTA 78 (DEHLER)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 25.59 ft |
| LWL | 20.01 ft |
| Beam | 8.14 ft |
| Draft | 3.77 ft |
| Displacement | 3,747.86 lb |
| Ballast | 1,521.3 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.0 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Mainsail | 157.15 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 180.83 sq ft |
About the DELANTA 78 (DEHLER)
Interior design: Willi Dehler Sail area: -Main: 14.6 m² / 157.15 ft² -Genoa: 16.8 m² / 180.83 ft² Also available with a 10 hp Farymann diesel engine Source; Van de Stadt Design, Design #338, https://www.stadtdesign.com
The Dehler Delanta 78 is a compact, performance-oriented sloop designed by Van de Stadt and built by Dehler in Germany, with production records indicating a build year of 1980. With a hull count listed as unknown, this vessel represents a specific era of German fractional-rigged cruising sailboats, characterized by a displacement of 3747.86 lb and a beam of 8.14 ft.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend racers who prioritize ease of handling and storage over heavy offshore provisioning, given its light displacement and fractional rig.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 3747.86 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.1, the Delanta 78 is better suited for protected coastal waters rather than heavy offshore passages, though its fin keel and fractional rig offer responsive handling.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other late-1970s and early-1980s German fractional sloops like the Dehler 32 or Bavaria 33, which share similar fractional rig configurations and moderate displacement ratios for coastal performance.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 25.59ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
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