Dehler 46 Test Review: Yachting Life Jan/Feb 2018
Join the owner and scribe while they enjoy their maiden sail on board the brand-new Dehler 46.
Dehler 46 Flagship with freedom
Typical Dehler performance paired with generous comfort — the Dehler 46 is a masterpiece on the water. The interaction between sporty lines, the finest craftsmanship and unique design creates a 46-foot performance yacht full of superlatives.
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.
Inviting: Space below deck
The Dehler 46 offers three cabins with space for up to six persons – for the owner, family and guests.
Short Overview
- LOA14.76 m
- Hull Length13.95 m
- Beam4.35 m
- Draught standard2.25 m
- Displacement standard11.50 t
Exterior Design
Exterior Gallery
A Dehler 46 is unmistakable. She impresses with a unique personality that stands out with clean lines and an imaginative exterior. A yacht with class and genuine character
Typical Dehler performance paired with generous comfort – the Dehler 46 is a masterpiece on the water.
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.
Just a few modifications and your luxurious performance cruiser will be turned into a pure regatta yacht.
The interaction between sporty lines, the finest craftsmanship and unique design creates a 46-foot performance yacht full of superlatives.
Dropping anchor? Relax on a large bathing platform refined with teak wood and with an integrated bathing ladder.
The large foredeck can be reached by the wide sidewalk.
The elegant and roomy cockpit provides space for the whole crew.
Dehler yachts stand out with their unique personality, which amazes with clear lines. Simply unmistakable.
Want to enjoy the sea and sun to the fullest? Make yourself comfortable at the bow or in the cockpit.
On a Dehler, great sailing comfort is part of the basic equipment.
Maximum control in every situation and free access to the stern: two wheels provide comfortable sailing at all time.
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
exterior view
exterior view
Many intelligent details make sailing so easy, even with a small crew.
The colour of the hull, the style of the teak deck: It is your personal surface design that applies the finishing touches to the exterior.
Available as a standard, the Dehler Carbon Cage gives the hull 20 per cent more stability. That means you can sail higher into the wind with your Dehler.
exterior view
exterior view
The CODE ZERO sail speeds up your Dehler, no matter if your are sailing a close reach or broad reach course.
The new Dehler design is recognised by the dynamic line of the cabin windows, which can all be opened individually.
Choose from three keel types: from shallow water to a performance version with an extremely low centre of gravity.
The innovative vacuum infusion technology ensures that the 13.95-metre-long hull is 20 percent more rigid than conventional designs.
Innovative vacuum infused hull, optimized load distribution by Dehler Carbon Cage, intelligent uni door en-suite bathroom solution, laminated sails – these are just some of the highlights offered.
Only those who dedicate their life to this wonderful sport will always stay true to their values and develop each yacht with equal commitment, innovative power and precision. Like us at Dehler.
Bird's eye view
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.
To build a yacht like the Dehler 46, you have to be a sailor through and through.
The wide sidewalk connect the cockpit with the bow.
Thanks to our diverse range of configuration options, you can perfectly adapt your Dehler to your yachting waters and manner of sailing.
When it comes to achieving optimal speeds with downwind courses, your Dehler 46 lets you select from three different sails.
Bird's eye view
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.
Sun lounge: Front and aft
Would you like to enjoy the sea and sun to the fullest? Make yourself comfortable at the bow or in the cockpit.
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.
Interior Design
Interior Gallery
Elegantly rounded corners, perfectly harmonised colours and soft lighting pamper you below deck.
The galley is situated conveniently close to the companionway, so that serving the cockpit is no problem.
The headrests are flexible and can be moved or removed to your liking.
Shift the chart table to increase seating space or to create another berth.
Fold up the seating surface and your chaise longue is ready for relaxing or a nap.
The movable navigation table gives you everything within reach: the on-board electrical equipment, radio device and plotter.
The spacious galley with three-burner hob, oven, double sink and microwave offers everything you need for cuisine of the highest level.
Pure flexibility: while one table top is in use, the other remains folded and offers free passage through the salon.
Large windows and skylights allow a lot of daylight to flood the saloon.
The galley provides all you need when cooking.
The colour of the worktop can be just as individual as the choice of wood and flooring.
Put on both covers over the large two-part sink to use it as a worktop.
The saloon cabinets with their distinctive curves open upwards in a practical fashion.
The integrated 130 l fridge accessible from above and below.
Another smart detail: the wooden stove cover serving as cutting board.
The modern interior design creates an outstanding and cosy atmosphere below deck.
The master cabin features an en suite head and large wardrobes.
You decide if your guests should sleep in double or single cabins.
Experience pure luxury in the comfortable master cabin with large island double berth and lots of natural light.
A large headroom and plenty of natural are also features in the guest cabins.
With two bathrooms, including a rainfall shower, the Dehler 46 is outfitted for comfort at full occupation.
The luxurious design continues throughout the lower deck.
We are proud of our Dehler Uni Door Concept, which always gives you a choice between two room layouts.
The toilet cover transforms into an extra-large shower seat.
There is plenty of storage space throughout - even in the shower.
Lower the salon table and the U-shaped seating area becomes a large lounging area.
Try to find all the cleverly hidden storage spaces throughout the saloon.
Kitchen: Cooking like the pros
The spacious galley with three-burner hob, oven, double sink and microwave offers everything you need for haute cuisine.
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.
Space: A place for everyone
With two bathrooms, including a rainfall shower, the Dehler 46 is outfitted to the nines for full occupation.
Interior Layout
Interior Layouts
![Dehler 46](https://www.hanseyachtsag.com/mis/website/document/imageVersion/model-layout-image-2015-b_1388515881906058364.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")
![Dehler 46](https://www.hanseyachtsag.com/mis/website/document/imageVersion/model-layout-image-2016-d46-b2_1807895206291217398.png?width=400&rotation=90 "Saloon with L-galley, dining area on stb and chaise longue with sliding chart table on port - separate head on port with "Dehler Uni Door System" to shower stall")
The standard version of the Dehler 46 features an owner’s cabin with en suite wet cell, a spacious aft cabin on the starboard side and a generous amount of storage space with single bunk on the port side. This can be built as a two-person aft cabin on request.
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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