A Legend is Reborn
| Dehler News
30 years ago Dehler has developed the Dehler 34, a yacht with which Dehler quickly achieved recognition as a global player in the yacht world.
30 years ago Dehler has developed the Dehler 34, a yacht with which Dehler quickly achieved recognition as a global player in the yacht world. With more than 1300 yachts built, it was the beginning of a new era for the company.
The Dehler 34 has shaped the company's DNA and revolutionized the global yacht market with the first real Performance Cruiser. The clever combination of sportiness and cruising, convinced customers and the Dehler 34 quickly achieved cult status.
So how could we celebrate the 30th anniversary of this legend better than to revive the Dehler 34? We would therefore like to present you our newest creation: a modern yacht with fast lines and confident appearance: The new Dehler 34!
The yacht was designed by the renowned yacht designer judel / vrolijk & co, who are known for fast and agile yachts with modern design. As with all Dehler yachts, the sporty sailing characteristics are playing a pivotal role. The steep stem in combination with the short overhang in stern creates a long water line and allows maximum speeds.
Karl Dehler, chief developer of Dehler is clearly excited about the new yacht: "The new Dehler 34 is a masterpiece. She was developed as a luxurious performance cruiser - with an incredible amount of space, headroom and tank volume. Performance oriented sailors can upgrade the 34 with everything - and I mean absolutely everything – that leads to more performance. Even the standard version of the Dehler is reinforced with the Dehler Carbon Cage – creating the perfect foundation for further upgrades. Translated, this yacht innovation in series production means: The Carbon Cage provides 20% more rigidity and thus enables better upwind sailing performance. If you want a quick cruiser or even a competitive regatta yacht, the Dehler 34 can be whatever you want her to be.”
In the exterior design, the new Dehler 34 impresses with sportive and elegant lines that correspond to the modern look of the larger Dehler yachts. Two slim, tapered side windows give the yacht a streamlined touch and enable a bright interior. The low and wide cockpit enhances the sporty look and offers plenty of space for a pleasant breakfast with the family in the port or for the crew during active sailing on the sea.
However, a Dehler yacht's identity extends beyond mere sailing performance; it must also satisfy exacting cruising demands. The new Dehler 34's interior excels with two spacious cabins, an inviting head fitted with our groundbreaking Uni-Door Concept, which ingeniously employs a solitary door to partition three areas, maximizing privacy within confined quarters. The salon features a pair of cozy sofas, an ample L-shaped galley, and a navigation table. Clients may select from two bow layout alternatives, with the standard closed bow and door configuration, or an open bulkhead option for added spatial depth. For those seeking weight reduction, lightweight furnishings are available for the bow and aft cabin. The interior's gracefully curvilinear contours meld with a refined finish, embodying contemporary design.
Diversity distinguishes the new Dehler 34. The standard model boasts a well-proportioned aluminum rig, supporting a 65 m² sail area (mainsail and jib). Dehler also proffers optional taller aluminum or carbon rigs for augmented performance. The carbon mast, standing 73 cm taller than its standard counterpart, accommodates a 71 m² sail area. Additionally, the Dehler 34 may be customized with a plethora of auxiliary features, such as a bathing platform and a fixed bowsprit, allowing clients to tailor the vessel to their unique specifications.
The Dehler 34 has an overall length of 10.70 m, a waterline length of 9.60 m and a width of 3.60 m. Three keel types are available: A Competition T-keel with 2.10 m and two L-shaped keels with 1.95 m and 1.55 m draft. The yacht can be fitted with a tiller steering or alternatively with two steering wheels. In the standard version the Dehler 34 is powered by a Volvo Penta 18 hp (13,3kW) with sail-drive.
Every legend has its origins, the beginning is now - A Legend is Reborn