DB-1
Dehler Yachts · designed by E. G. van de Stadt · 1980
fin keelBermuda rigWest Germany
The DB-1 is a 33-foot bermuda rig sailboat designed by E. G. van de Stadt and built by Dehler Yachts, first launched in 1980.
General
| Builder | Dehler Yachts |
|---|---|
| Designer | E. G. van de Stadt |
| Years built | 1980 |
| Hull type | fin keel |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| Origin | West Germany |
Dimensions
| LOA | 33.14 ft10.10 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 26.58 ft8.10 m |
| Beam | 11.18 ft3.41 m |
| Draft (max) | 6.18 ft1.88 m |
| Displacement | 7,275 lb3,300 kg |
| Ballast | 3,525 lb1,599 kg |
| Sail Area | 516 ft²47.9 m² |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
SA / Displacement 21.99 Performance / racer — powered up
Ballast / Displacement 48.5 % Higher = stiffer / more sail-carrying power
Displacement / Length 173 Light
Comfort Ratio 15.8 Racing / light coastal
Capsize Screening 2.31 Better suited to coastal use (> 2.0)
Hull Speed 6.9 kn Theoretical max displacement speed
How these numbers are calculated
- SA / Displacement
SA ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(2/3)— Power-to-weight. < 16 under-canvassed, 16–20 cruiser, > 20 racer.- Ballast / Displacement
Ballast ÷ Disp × 100— Stability/stiffness. Higher carries sail better.- Displacement / Length
Disp(lt) ÷ (0.01 · LWL)³— < 100 ultralight, 100–200 light, 200–300 moderate, > 300 heavy.- Comfort Ratio (Brewer)
Disp ÷ (0.65 · (0.7·LWL + 0.3·LOA) · Beam^1.33)— Motion in a seaway. Higher = more comfortable offshore.- Capsize Screening
Beam ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(1/3)— ≤ 2.0 favored for offshore; > 2.0 better for coastal use.- Hull Speed
1.34 · √LWL— Theoretical max displacement speed in knots.
Estimated price
$31,000 typical range $25,000 – $37,000
⚠ Rough estimate only — not market data. Derived from a simple model based on length and hull age; actual asking prices vary widely with condition, equipment, engine hours and location.