| Main features | Dehler 46 Standard | Dehler 46 Competition | Dehler 46 Shoal draft | Dehler 46 West Coast |
Model | Dehler 46 | Dehler 46 | Dehler 46 | Dehler 46 |
Version | Standard | Competition | Shoal draft | West Coast |
Hull type | Monohull | Monohull | Monohull | Monohull |
Category | Offshore racer-cruiser sailboat | Offshore racer-cruiser sailboat | Offshore racer-cruiser sailboat | Offshore racer-cruiser sailboat |
Sailboat builder | Dehler | Dehler | Dehler | Dehler |
Sailboat designer | ||||
Country | Germany | Germany | Germany | Germany |
Construction | GRP (glass reinforced polyester): Sandwich PVC fiberglass vinylester (vacuum infusion) | GRP (glass reinforced polyester): Sandwich PVC fiberglass vinylester (vacuum infusion) | GRP (glass reinforced polyester): Sandwich PVC fiberglass vinylester (vacuum infusion) | GRP (glass reinforced polyester): Sandwich PVC fiberglass vinylester (vacuum infusion) |
First built hull | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 |
Last built hull | Still in production | Still in production | Still in production | Still in production |
Appendages | Keel : T-shaped keel (with bulb) | Keel : T-shaped keel (with bulb) | Keel : L-shaped keel (with bulb) | Keel : L-shaped keel (with bulb) |
Helm | Twin helm wheels | Twin helm wheels | Twin helm wheels | Twin helm wheels |
Rudder | Single spade rudder | Single spade rudder | Single spade rudder | Single spade rudder |
Unsinkable | No | No | No | No |
Trailerable | No | No | No | No |
EC design category iThe CE design category indicates the ability to cope with certain weather conditions (the sailboat is designed for these conditions)A: Wind < force 9, Waves < 10m B: Wind < force 8, Waves < 8m C: Wind < force 6, Waves < 4m D: Wind < force 4, Waves < 0,5m | A | A | A | A |
Standard public price ex. VAT (indicative only) | 315480 2020 | 315480 2020 | 315480 2020 | 315480 2020 |
| Main dimensions | Dehler 46 Standard | Dehler 46 Competition | Dehler 46 Shoal draft | Dehler 46 West Coast |
Overall length | 47’ 2”14.4 m | 47’ 2”14.4 m | 47’ 2”14.4 m | 47’ 2”14.4 m |
Hull length | 45’ 10”13.95 m | 45’ 10”13.95 m | 45’ 10”13.95 m | 45’ 10”13.95 m |
Waterline length | 42’ 4”12.9 m | 42’ 4”12.9 m | 42’ 4”12.9 m | 42’ 4”12.9 m |
Beam (width) | 14’ 4”4.35 m | 14’ 4”4.35 m | 14’ 4”4.35 m | 14’ 4”4.35 m |
Draft | 7’ 5”2.25 m | 8’ 2”2.5 m | 6’ 1”1.85 m | 8’2.45 m |
Draft when appendages up | 6’ 1”1.85 m | |||
Mast height from DWL | 69’ 7”21.2 m | 72’ 10”22.2 m | 69’ 7”21.2 m | 69’ 7”21.2 m |
Light displacement (MLC) | 24692 lb11200 kg | 23589 lb10700 kg | 25463 lb11550 kg | 24361 lb11050 kg |
Ballast weight | 7716 lb3500 kg | 6945 lb3150 kg | 8488 lb3850 kg | 7385 lb3350 kg |
Ballast type | Cast iron | Cast iron fin with lead bulb | Cast iron | Cast iron fin with lead bulb |
| Rig and sails | Dehler 46 Standard | Dehler 46 Competition | Dehler 46 Shoal draft | Dehler 46 West Coast |
Upwind sail area | 1228 ft²114.1 m² | 1378 ft²128 m² | 1228 ft²114.1 m² | 1228 ft²114.1 m² |
Downwind sail area | 2571 ft²238.9 m² | 2785 ft²258.7 m² | 2571 ft²238.9 m² | 2571 ft²238.9 m² |
Mainsail area | 693 ft²64.4 m² | 786 ft²73 m² | 693 ft²64.4 m² | 693 ft²64.4 m² |
Genoa area | 535 ft²49.7 m² | 592 ft²55 m² | 535 ft²49.7 m² | 535 ft²49.7 m² |
Symmetric spinnaker area | 1878 ft²174.5 m² | 1999 ft²185.7 m² | 1878 ft²174.5 m² | 1878 ft²174.5 m² |
Gennaker area | 1843 ft²171.2 m² | 1931 ft²179.4 m² | 1843 ft²171.2 m² | 1843 ft²171.2 m² |
I iFore triangle height (from mast foot to fore stay top attachment) | 59’ 5”18.1 m | 62’18.9 m | 59’ 5”18.1 m | 59’ 5”18.1 m |
J iFore triangle base (from mast foot to bottom of forestay) | 17’ 5”5.29 m | 17’ 5”5.29 m | 17’ 5”5.29 m | 17’ 5”5.29 m |
P iMainsail hoist measurement (from tack to head) | 57’ 8”17.6 m | 58’17.68 m | 57’ 8”17.6 m | 57’ 8”17.6 m |
E iMainsail foot measurement (from tack to clew) | 20’ 6”6.25 m | 21’ 6”6.55 m | 20’ 6”6.25 m | 20’ 6”6.25 m |
Rigging type | Sloop Marconi 9/10 | Sloop Marconi 9/10 | Sloop Marconi 9/10 | Sloop Marconi 9/10 |
Mast configuration | Keel stepped mast | Keel stepped mast | Keel stepped mast | Keel stepped mast |
Rotating spars | No | No | No | No |
Number of levels of spreaders | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Spreaders angle | Swept-back | Swept-back | Swept-back | Swept-back |
Spars construction | Aluminum spars (carbon boom as an option) | Carbon fiber spars | Aluminum spars (carbon boom as an option) | Aluminum spars (carbon boom as an option) |
Standing rigging | 1x19 strand wire | Single-strand (ROD) | 1x19 strand wire | 1x19 strand wire |
| Performances | Dehler 46 Standard | Dehler 46 Competition | Dehler 46 Shoal draft | Dehler 46 West Coast |
Upwind sail area to displacement iThe ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds.The ratio sail area to displacement can be used to compare the relative sail plan of different sailboats no matter what their size. Upwind: under 18 the ratio indicates a cruise oriented sailboat with limited performances especially in light wind, while over 25 it indicates a fast sailboat. | 245 ft²/T22.79 m²/T | 284 ft²/T26.36 m²/T | 240 ft²/T22.33 m²/T | 248 ft²/T23 m²/T |
Downwind sail area to displacement iThe ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds.The ratio sail area to displacement can be used to compare the relative sail plan of different sailboats no matter what their size. | 514 ft²/T47.72 m²/T | 574 ft²/T53.28 m²/T | 503 ft²/T46.76 m²/T | 518 ft²/T48.15 m²/T |
Displacement-length ratio (DLR) iThe Displacement Length Ratio (DLR) is a figure that points out the boat's weight compared to its waterline length. The DLR is obtained by dividing the boat's displacement in tons by the cube of one one-hundredth of the waterline length (in feet).The DLR can be used to compare the relative mass of different sailboats no matter what their length: a DLR less than 180 is indicative of a really light sailboat (race boat made for planning), while a DLR greater than 300 is indicative of a heavy cruising sailboat. | 148 | 141 | 152 | 146 |
Ballast ratio iThe Ballast ratio is an indicator of stability; it is obtained by dividing the boat's displacement by the mass of the ballast. Since the stability depends also of the hull shapes and the position of the center of gravity, only the boats with similar ballast arrangements and hull shapes should be compared.The higher the ballast ratio is, the greater is the stability. | 31 % | 29 % | 33 % | 30 % |
Critical hull speed iAs a ship moves in the water, it creates standing waves that oppose its movement. This effect increases dramatically the resistance when the boat reaches a speed-length ratio (speed-length ratio is the ratio between the speed in knots and the square root of the waterline length in feet) of about 1.2 (corresponding to a Froude Number of 0.35) . This very sharp rise in resistance, between speed-length ratio of 1.2 to 1.5, is insurmountable for heavy sailboats and so becomes an apparent barrier. This leads to the concept of "hull speed".The hull speed is obtained by multiplying the square root of the waterline length (in feet) by 1.34. | 8.72 knots | 8.72 knots | 8.72 knots | 8.72 knots |
| Auxiliary engine | Dehler 46 Standard | Dehler 46 Competition | Dehler 46 Shoal draft | Dehler 46 West Coast |
Engine(s) | 1 inboard engine | 1 inboard engine | 1 inboard engine | 1 inboard engine |
Engine(s) power | 53 HP | 53 HP | 53 HP | 53 HP |
Fuel type | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel | Diesel |
Fuel tank capacity | 55.5 gal210 liters | 55.5 gal210 liters | 55.5 gal210 liters | 55.5 gal210 liters |
| Accommodations and layout | Dehler 46 Standard | Dehler 46 Competition | Dehler 46 Shoal draft | Dehler 46 West Coast |
Cockpit | Closing aft cockpit with opening system | Closing aft cockpit with opening system | Closing aft cockpit with opening system | Closing aft cockpit with opening system |
Cabin(s) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Berth(s) (min./max.) | 5 / 8 | 5 / 8 | 5 / 8 | 5 / 8 |
Head(s) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Freshwater tank capacity | 118.9 gal450 liters | 118.9 gal450 liters | 118.9 gal450 liters | 118.9 gal450 liters |
Holding tank capacity | 30.4 gal115 liters | 30.4 gal115 liters | 30.4 gal115 liters | 30.4 gal115 liters |
Fridge/ice-box capacity | 34.3 gal130 liters | 34.3 gal130 liters | 34.3 gal130 liters | 34.3 gal130 liters |
Boiler capacity | 5.3 gal20 liters | 5.3 gal20 liters | 5.3 gal20 liters | 5.3 gal20 liters |