Dehler 42 For Sale

At 12.84 metres, the Dehler 42 represents the point in the range where cruising comfort gains real substance without surrendering the brand’s racing DNA. judel/vrolijk shaped the hull for speed in light air and control in heavy weather: a fine entry forward transitions into generous waterline beam, creating lift that keeps the bow dry and the helm balanced even when the breeze fills in. Three keel options let buyers tune the boat to their home waters: a standard 2.15-metre fin suits most Mediterranean and Atlantic cruising, a competition 2.38-metre blade adds windward grunt for regatta seasons, and a shallow 1.98-metre version opens tidal estuaries and shallow anchorages. A 38 HP Yanmar diesel on saildrive provides reliable, clean auxiliary power, with a 160-litre tank that covers delivery legs between sailing grounds. Interior volume is a genuine step up from the 38: three distinct cabin layouts are available, the largest placing a full-beam owner’s suite aft with its own heads and separate shower stall. The saloon seats six around a drop-leaf table lit by hull windows and a panoramic companionway hatch. On deck, Dehler’s familiar recessed track system, Spinlock clutches, and Harken blocks create a working environment that flatters experienced sailors and forgives newer ones. First launched in 2016, the 42 has accumulated a strong brokerage record, with well-maintained examples holding their value across European and Australasian markets.