Dehler 46 Is the German Car Audi’s Counterpart in the High Seas

Dehler 46 was first launched in 2015. This is Dehler’s flagship which sold over 60 units since launch. By the way, Dehler is a subdivision of Hanse Yachts AG from Germany. I consider it quite affordable. The yard is somewhere in the former DDR, close to Rugen Island. This post is full of significant pictures, you can check for yourself. Also, there are more than one for the exterior view.

[source for all pics: Dehler website]

Dehler 46 TECHNICAL DATA

LOA 14.76 m / 48′ 5″
HULL LENGTH 13.95 m / 45′ 9″
LWL 12.90 m / 42′ 4″
BEAM 4.35 m / 14′ 3″

DRAUGHT

standard 2.25 m / 7′ 5″
competition 2.58 m / 8′ 6″
L-keel deep 2.48 m / 8′ 2″
shallow keel 1.87 m / 6′ 2″

BALLAST

standard 3.50 t / 7,716 lbs
competition 3.15 t / 6,944 lbs
L-keel deep 3.35 t / 7,385 lbs
shallow keel 3.85 t / 8,488 lbs

DISPLACEMENT

standard 11.50 t / 25,353 lbs
competition 11.20 t / 24,691 lbs
L-keel deep 11.40 t / 25,132 lbs
shallow keel 11.90 t / 26,235 lbs

ENGINE APPROX. Diesel 51 PS / hp
FRESH WATER approx. 450 l/118.88 gal
FUEL TANK approx. 210 l/55.48 gal

MAST ABOVE WL

standard 21.20 m / 69′ 7”
competition 22.20 m / 72′ 8”

TOTAL SAIL AREA

standard 114.10 m² / 1,228 sq ft
competition 121.00 m² / 1,302 sq ft

MAIN SAIL

standard 64.40 m² / 693 sq ft
competition 70.00 m² / 754 sq ft

FURLING JIB 106%

standard 49.70 m² / 544 sq ft
competition 51.00 m² / 549 sq ft

SPINNAKER

standard 174.50 m² / 1,878 sq ft
competition 185.70 m² / 1,998 sq ft

GENNAKER

standard 160.00 m² / 1,722 sq ft
competition 180.00 m² / 1,938 sq ft

FREERIDE

standard 84.40 m² / 908 sq ft
competition 98.00 m² / 1,055 sq ft

RIG

standard I 18.10 m / 59′ 5″
J 5.29 m / 17′ 4″
P 17.60 m / 57′ 9″
E 6.25 m / 20′ 6″
competition I 18.90 m / 62′ 0″
J 5.29 m / 17′ 4″
P 17.68 m / 58′ 0″
E 6.55 m / 21′ 6″

CE CERTIFICATE A- 12 / A – 10 (XB1001)

DESIGN judel/vrolijk & co.

INTERIOR Dehler

HULL

– 6 hull windows (3 each side)
– GRP hull, isophthalic gelcoat, colour: Signal White (RAL 9003), 1st layer vinylester resin with PVC foam core built in vacuum infusion
– Waterline and cove line, isophthalic gelcoat, colour: Dark Blue (RAL 5004)

KEEL

– L-keel, cast iron, draft: 2.25 m
– GRP rudder with sea-water resistant aluminum shaft and self-aligning bearings

LAYOUT & INTERIOR

– A1: Master cabin with island double berth, storage space and a head with separate shower stall
– B1: Saloon with L-galley, dining area on stb and sofa with sliding chart table on port – separate head with shower stall on port
– C2: 2 aft cabins, single berth with locker and storage on port and double berth with locker and storage on stb
– 3-burner gas stove, waste bin, 12 V fridge approx. 130 l, double stainless steel sink with mixing tab
– Interior furniture in high quality marine plywood, satin varnish
– Dehler companionway closing system
– Saloon table, folding with stowage
– Worktop in galley, White
– Indirect lights in saloon
– SLS – Scenario light system – touch screen controller and dimmer in saloon and master cabin

WOOD (FURNITURE, FLOORBOARD)

– Furniture – Mahogany
– Floorboard – Australian Acacia

UPHOLSTERY

– Mattresses for all berths
– Upholstery – Baltic, color: creme
– Upholstery Piping (color selection)

DECK & OUTSIDE EQUIPMENT

– GRP deck with ant slip surface, isophthalic gelcoat, color: Signal White (RAL 9003), 1st layer vinyl ester resin with balsa sandwich core.
– Cockpit locker on port, stern lockers on port and stb, anchor locker at bow.
– Cockpit bottom, gelcoat color: Signal White (RAL 9003)
– Teak on coach roof
– Teak on cockpit benches

– Twin wheel steering system with emergency tiller
– 2 stainless steel steering wheels with leather cover
– Pulpit and pushpit, stainless steel
– Railing, incl. stanchions and stainless steel wire
– Halyards and control lines with organizers and jammers on coach roof, 4 retractable mooring cleats, handrails on coach roof

– 2 LEWMAR 50 Race manual halyard winches
– 2 LEWMAR 50 Race manual secondary winches
– 2 LEWMAR 50 Race manual mainsheet winches

– Swimming ladder
– Life raft storage
– Rub rail, aluminum
– Anchor windlass, electrical with automatic fuse
– Bow fitting with anchor roller
– Genoa tracks, incl. cars, adjustable from cockpit
– German mainsheet system with adjustable traveler
– 6 deck hatches – openable, anchor locker hatch
– 6 deck coach roof windows – openable, portlights in cockpit sides for aft cabins

Dehler 46 RIG & SAILS

– Rig, anodized aluminum, keel stepped incl.: dyform rigging, running rigging, kicker, manual jib furler below deck, “Dehler Quick Reefing System”, hydraulic back-stay tensioner
– ELVSTRÖM FCL performance sails – full battened, triradial, main and jib
– Dyneema halyards for main and jib

NAVIGATION & INSTRUMENTS

– 2 illuminated compasses at steering pedestal
– Navigation lights – LED

PROPULSION

– Fuel tank, approx. 210 l
– Engine (Diesel, approx. 51 hp) – sail drive, 3 blade folding propeller

EQUIPMENT

– 12 V and 230 V electric system with main panel, 12 V and 230 V socket and 230 V shore power.
– AGM battery set – capacity: Starter battery: 1 x 90 Ah, service battery: 1 x 160 Ah
– Country Version: EU / AUS
– Battery charger 35 A
– Manual toilet with sea water flush (B layout)
– Manual toilet with sea water flush (A layout)

– Shower unit in cockpit, warm-/cold water
– LPG gas system, stowage for 1 bottle
– Manual and electric bilge pump
– Black water system (approx. 85 l) with deck extraction and sea cock for aft head, approx. 35 l in fwd head
– Freshwater system with electric pump and 20 l hot water, heated also by main engine
– Fresh water tank, approx. 450 l

SHIPPING & TRANSPORT

– CE – Certificate cat. A – 12 / A – 10 (XB1001)
– Owners manual
– EC – Type Examination Certificate

Dehler 46 Promotional Video

Disclaimer

All technical data and info on this article is provided by the manufacturer’s materials.

Conclusion

I have read more about Dehler 46, and not all opinions were highly praising. One can wonder why it’s almost 30% more pricey than its Hanse equivalent. The answer stays in the different materials used, and in the different approaches when buying one. Even if it has an ocean crossing certificate, you need some more deposit space for water and fuel to attend such an adventure. Finally, the price is right, it starts at only €258k without VAT, and that can push you at less than €500k for a perfectly equipped cruiser/racer. Dehler 46 is not so bad.

 

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