Dehler 41 DS

From the Judel/Vrolijk stable and awarded the ‘European Yacht of the Year’ in its debut year, this high-performance deck saloon yacht combines exceptional visibility, comfort, and ease of handling with the speed and agility characteristic of the Dehler brand. Well ahead of its time, the 41 DS continues to impress with its Kevlar-reinforced ‘performance-optimized’ hull and the ability to sail effortlessly short-handed with its Central Winch System (electric). Comfortable accommodation including two private cabins, spacious panoramic deck saloon offering 360-degree visibility, large heads and functional galley. In current Ownership since 2009, “Reason-Y” is now looking for her next big adventure.

Please contact either James or Mark at Ancasta's Plymouth office for further details or viewing arrangements.


Rig

Sloop
Dehler branded aluminium alloy spars.
7/8th Fractional deck-stepped mast.
2x sets of swept-back spreaders and side-mounted radar scanner.
Mast-steps at base of mast.
Stainless-steel wire standing rigging (replaced 2018, Allspars)
Single-line reefing system with 2x reefs.
Easy-kick solid gas-strut vang.
Sail drop/lazy jack system.
Harken mainsheet track with metal ball blocks (remainder of mainsheet blocks are Lewmar Racing).
Furlex 300s jib furler.
Self-tacking jib with two track positions.
Lewmar jib tracks.
Lewmar block & tackle adjustable backstay tensioner with dedicated jammer.
Bow-mounted Dehler branded aluminium cruising chute pole.
Reefing lines, vang, mainsheet and main halyard lines led aft to electric primary winches.

WINCHES
2x Lewmar 44ST, 2-speed, self-tailing electric winches positioned close to helm with control buttons on wheel pedestal and outboard (winches can be manually operated if necessary).
1x Lewmar 30ST, 2-speed self-tailing mast-mounted manual winch for jib-halyard and other secondary hoisting duties.

SAILS
Hood fully battened main, Dacron (2008)
Kemp Performance Cruise Tri-Radial Genoa in Bainbridge Internationals DIAX Polyester Cruising Laminate (2005)
Elvstrom, Cruising chute with snuffer, Nylon (1995)
Kemp Storm Sleeve and Storm Jib ST 120 (2006)

Broker comments

The Dehler 41 DS, launched in 1995, was awarded the European Yacht of the Year in its debut year. This recognition was a testament to its innovative design and performance, setting a benchmark for deck-saloon cruising. The yacht's design by the naval architecture firm Judel/Vrolijk & Co and its use of a Kevlar-reinforced ‘performance-optimized’ hull with a balsa or foam core, resulting in a stiff and impact-resistant structure, contributed to its success. The Dehler 41 DS is known for its spacious U-shaped sofa, panoramic views, ample stowage, and the ability to sail effortlessly short-handed with electric winches. These features, along with its modern design, have kept the Dehler 41 DS ahead of its time and continue to impress with its modern features.

Key performance features include:
-7/8 fractional rig for efficient sail handling.
-Central Winch System (CWS) allowing short-handed operation from the helm.
-High-aspect rudder providing excellent control even when heeled.
-Capable of tacking through 75–80 degrees, outperforming many contemporary cruisers.

These design elements make the yacht comfortable for long-distance cruising while maintaining competitive speed on various points of sail


NAVIGATION AIDS
Lopolights navigation lights (apart from stern light, which is LED)
Digital Yacht AIT1000 AIS Class B transponder
Actisense NDC4 NMEA multiplexor
ICOM IC-M25 handheld VHF
Ritchie steering compass

Chart Table:-
Raymarine C120 chartplotter
Furuno Navtex NX-300
Raymarine ST60+ Tridata
Raymarine RAY240E DSC VHF

Binnacle:
Raymarine C90W chartplotter mounted in Navpod.
Raymarine ST60+ Vane Wind System
Raymarine ST60+ Graphic Display
Raymarine ST60+ Depth Display
Simrad/Robertson AP3000 hydraulic autopilot

GROUND TACKLE
35lb CQR anchor with galvanised chain and warp
Custom bow-mounted anchor roller
Kedge-line real mounted to pushpit
Lofrans 1000w electric anchor windlass (replaced 2011)

GENERAL EQUIPMENT
Stainless-steel side-boarding gates
Stainless-steel folding bathing ladder
Red Helm cover & canvas sprayhood (washed and re-proofed July 2026)
Winter cockpit cover
Fixed folding stainless-steel and laminate cockpit table
Zodiac Fastroller 285 dinghy with Tohatsu 3.8 2-stroke (new carburettor in 2025)
Bathing ladder
Pioneer MP3/CD/radio with Interconti saloon speakers
Winch pockets
Ensign & staff

SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Stainless-steel pulpit, pushpit and guardrail stanchions
Whale Gusher manual bilge pump
Whale electrical bilge-pump
Danbuoy
Emergency tiller
Oscar Man Overboard Rescue Sling
2x Horseshoe lifebuoys with lights
Radar reflector
2x Fire-extinguishers
Ocean safety 4-man liferaft in container with cradle (out of service - was due July 2025)
EPIRB (battery needs replacing although tests well)
Cockpit harness points


Yanmar 4JH2-E 48HP 4-cylinder diesel (positioned beneath saloon seating)
Gearbox: KBW20 Aquadrive
Volvo 3 blade folding propeller
Speed: 10 knots (max); 7.5 knots (cruising)
Date of last service: Owner service in 2025 - changed engine oil, fuel filter and impeller (diesel filters changed two years ago).
Fuel consumption per engine per hour at cruising speed: 6.5 litres per hour
Cruising range: Approx 156 Nautical miles at 6.5 knots
VDO logic engine control and morse throttle control
Sleipner Sidepower 7hp bow thruster with control on helm pedestal
Wheel steering with recessed wheel and pedestal console with engine control, nav-aids and electric winch buttons.
Rev counter replaced, Sept 2022
Stern tube replaced with fibreglass tube, 2012

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Paguro 4 KW generator
Date of last generator service: Owner serviced - oil and impeller change in 2025.
1x 12v engine start battery
2x 200Ah 12v GEL service batteries – can be joined to create 400Ah
Yanmar 121/80Amp Alternator
Battery charger: Sterling Pro Charge 60A (installed in 2014)
Waeco Mobtonic Controller battery monitor with digital voltage and amp meters

WATER SYSTEMS
Shurflo Electrical hot and cold pressurised water system
Water heated by engine driven calorifier or by 220v electrical supply via immersion heater
Seafresh filtered freshwater supply at galley
Deck shower
Hot & cold pressurised mixer taps at galley and heads
Dedicated hot & cold pressurised shower with mixer tap
Sealord Vacuflush electric heads

TANKAGE
Fuel capacity: 200 litres (44 gallons) in 1x stainless-steel tank
Freshwater capacity: 600 litres (132 gallons) in 3x polyethylene tanks
Holding tank: 65 litres (13.2 gallons)

DEHLER 41 DS
Constructed in accordance with Lloyds requirements and moulded by Dehler Yachts under Lloyds supervision.

HULL
Hand laminated GRP using Kevlar reinforcement for added impact resistance.
Balsa-cored sandwich is used above the waterline and elsewhere for the purposes of stiffness, strength and insulation to heat, cold and noise.
Aluminium grid further strengthens the hull and galvanized steel to distribute keel and rig loads through the hull.
White gelcoat with silver waterline stripes and red cavetta line.

DECK, SUPERSTRUCTUE & COCKPIT
Hull, deck and superstructure are joined together in the mould to create an extreme bond..
GRP superstructure and deck with balsa-cored sandwich for added stiffness and insulation
Aluminium pads used in way of deck fittings.
Teak decks and non-slip used elsewhere.
Teak cockpit sole.
Integral GRP raised bulwark.
White gelcoat
Teak grabrails on deck-saloon roof
Deck-saloon windows refitted with additional UV
External trim: Aluminium & Stainless-steel

KEEL & RUDDER
Lead/iron externally bolted fin keel.
GRP rudder blade with aluminium rudder stock.