Dehler 42: Test Review - YACHTING LIFE July/August 2016
Desirable Dehler. Andi Robertson heads for the Bay of Palma to put the new Dehler 42 through its paces.
Dehler 42 Sport meets comfort
Discover the most flexible yacht in the Dehler fleet. The port-side cabin can either be used as a sail locker or built to be a third double cabin. The bow houses an optional own bathroom.
Unique: Dehler design
Dehler yachts stand out with their unique personality, which amazes with clear lines. Simply unmistakeable.
Extra strong: Dehler Carbon Cage
Available as standard, the Dehler Carbon Cage lends the hull 20 per cent more stability. That means you can sail higher into the wind with your Dehler.
Flexible: Cabin layout
Opt for a four or six-person layout for your Dehler 42, with one or two wet cells. The choice is yours.
Short Overview
- LOA12.84 m
- Hull Length12.42 m
- Beam3.91 m
- Draught standard2.15 m
- Displacement standard9.10 t
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Exterior Design
Exterior Gallery
The colour of the hull, the style of the teak deck: it is your personal design that applies the finishing touches to the exterior.
Touring yacht, performance cruiser, regatta racer – the speed performance can be increased as you like and adapts completely to your personal sailing style.
When it comes to achieving optimal speeds with downwind courses, your Dehler 42 lets you select from three different sails.
Maximum control in every scenario and free access to the stern: the two wheels offer comfortable sailing at all time.
Ergonomic plotter pods are positioned behind each steering wheel.
Innovative vacuum-infusion technology in the Dehler 42 ensures that the 12.42-metre-long hull is 20 percent stiffer than conventional constructions.
You will immediately notice the tidy and clear deck layout. This is particularly thanks to the rope guidance integrated into the deck and out of sigh
Sporty look on the outside, daylight on the inside. Thanks to three skylights, the sun radiates into the interior of your Dehler.
exterior view
The bathing platform enhances the space on deck.
Deck detail
Another highlight is the steep stem, which extends the waterline and thus lets you experience a boost in hull speed.
The Dehler 42 is many things: an exquisite apartment at sea, a piece of high-tech sports equipment — and a distinctive commitment to the unadulterated kind of sailing.
Choose from four keel types: from shallow water to a performance version with an extremely low centre of gravity.
The CODE ZERO sail speeds up your Dehler, no matter if your are sailing a close reach or broad reach course.
Thanks to our diverse range of configuration options, you can perfectly adapt your Dehler to your yachting waters and manner of sailing.
Only one or two people on board are able to stay fully in control at all times.
Both ends of the mainsheet are taken to separate winches, bringing the line within immediate reach on each side of the cockpit. You will always maintain full control of the mainsail without leaving the helm.
On a Dehler, great sailing comfort is part of the basic equipment.
The latest Dehler innovation: Recessed cockpit seats give more safety when sailing.
All the winches, cleats, rollers and many smart details more are positioned just in the right places, so everything will be close at hand.
Wherever your adventures on land may take you - you will always want to return to your home on the water.
The wide sidewalk connect the cockpit with the bow.
The carbon mast is longer, lighter and stiffer than the standard alu mast. It enlarges the sail area which increases the seailing performance in rough seas and light winds. In addition, the carbon parts are more weather-resistant than aluminium.
Dropping anchor? Relax on the large bathing platform refined with teak wood and with an integrated bathing ladder.
Bathing platform detail
Just a few modifications and your luxu - rious performance cruiser will be turned into a pure regatta yacht.
Hidden ropes: Clear deck
You will immediately notice the tidy and clear deck layout. This is particularly thanks to the rope guidance integrated into the deck and out of sight.
Twin wheels: As standard
Maximum control in every situation and free access to the stern: the two wheels provide comfortable sailing at all time.
Large bathing platform: For everyone
Are you getting ready to drop anchor? Relax on the large bathing platform refined with teak wood and with an integrated bathing ladder.
Three skylights: More daylight
Sporty optics on the outside, daylight on the inside. Thanks to three skylights, the sun radiates into the interior of your Dehler.
Interior Design
Interior Gallery
Style the harmonious interior with its elegantly flowing shapes to suit your preferences.
The sweeping shape of the bath furniture guarantees an optimum use of space
Put on both covers over the large two-part sink to use it as a worktop.
The saloon seating area is freely accessible from the galley.
The saloon cabinets with their distinctive curves open upwards in a practical fashion.
The flat-screen TV discreetly lowers into the cabinet behind the sofa.
While the one table-top is in use, the other can be folded down to offer free passageway through the saloon — or vice versa.
The exquisite surfaces, the variety of layouts and the brightness of the cabins leave nothing to be desired.
It goes without saying that we also offer you a variety of designs for the floorings, furniture wood, worktop in the galley and for the upholstery.
A feast for the eye: gently rounded shapes and superb mahogany woodwork.
Elegantly rounded corners, perfectly harmonised colours and soft lighting pamper you below deck.
Shift the chart table to increase seating space or to create another berth.
Open both sides of the tabletop and the saloon becomes a dining area seating six or more guests.
The headrests are flexible and can be moved or removed to your liking.
Cleverly hidden storage spaces located throughout the saloon.
In the spacious galley everything is in the right place.
Cleverly hidden: the saloon table features a pull-out wine bar.
With the Smart Light System, synchronise all lights in the owner’s cabin to your desired brightness.
The galley provides all you need when cooking.
The roomy bathroom features plenty of storage room.
The colour of the worktop can be just as individual as the choice of wood and flooring.
Galley detail
Soft and indirect lighting makes the saloon a great place to relax at every time of day.
Large windows and skylights allow a lot of daylight to flood the saloon.
Fold up the seating surface and your chaise longue is ready for relaxing or a nap.
The movable navigation table keeps everything within reach: the on-board electrical equipment, radio device and plotter.
The galley is situated conveniently close to the companionway, so that serving the cockpit is no problem.
Another smart detail: the wooden stove cover serving as cutting board.
Around the washbasin, there is enough space to place all your toiletries.
Saloon detail
Your favourite saloon layout, an island bed in the owner's cabin or a second aft guest cabin: your lifestyle decides the character.
Offering a huge variety of cabin layouts and materials, we keep our promise: the Dehler is whatever you make it
Optional four or six-person layouts for your Dehler 42, with one or two wet cells. The choice is yours.
Smart lighting and large mirrors transform the bathroom to a place of luxurious comfort.
We are proud of our Dehler Uni Door Concept, which always gives you a choice between two room layouts.
The central area of the saloon provides many remarkable ways of using space efficiently.
Saloon detail
Hidden highlights: Bar and TV
The flat-screen TV discreetly lowers into the cabinet behind the sofa. A pull-out bar is integrated into the saloon table.
Cabin lighting: Precise dimming
With the Smart Light System, you can synchronise all lights in the owner’s cabin to your desired brightness.
Navigation: Ergonomic table
From the movable navigation table you have everything within reach: the on-board electrical equipment, radio device and plotter.
Ambience: For the soul and senses
Elegantly rounded corners, perfectly harmonised colours and soft lighting pamper you below deck.
Interior Layout
Interior Layouts
![Dehler 42](https://www.hanseyachtsag.com/mis/website/document/imageVersion/model-layout-image-2015-b_1388515900826525803.png?width=400&rotation=90 "Saloon with L-galley, dining area on stb and sofa with sliding chart table on port - separate head on port with "Dehler Uni Door System" to shower stall")
The standard version of the Dehler 42 features a large amount of storage space on the port side and offers a large island bed in the bow cabin. As an alternative, the bow can be outfitted with an own bathroom and double bed, and the back port-side room can be a third double cabin.
Dehler Uni Door: Clever concept
One door for two frames makes it possible to use the space as you wish. Simply choose which areas should be separated from each other.
Saloon table: Pure flexibility
While the one table top is in use, the other can be folded down to offer free passageway through the saloon – or vice versa.
Clear space: For all your items
Whatever you decide to take on board, you will have plenty of space in the generous drawers, overhead cabinets, wardrobes and storage boxes.
The engine: Always accessible
The engine is situated below the companionway and is noise-isolated. It can be maintained from both the companionway as well as from the aft cabins.
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Dehler 42 Guided Tour
Speed and comfort: see the best of both worlds that have been combined in this beauty that has been designed for families and small crews. The intelligent design for maximum performance is in no way inferior to the outstanding comfort on board.
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