Dehler 22 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used brokerage market for a Dehler 22 means looking at a West German trailerable designed by E. G. van de Stadt and built by Dehler Yachts from 1983 to 1987. The boat is a 21.65-foot lifting-keel sloop with draining water ballast, aimed at sailors who want to tow, launch, and camp aboard a small monohull. Because the design is out of production, a buyer is evaluating a finite vintage fleet where condition and trailer rig matter more than model-year nuance.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every Dehler 22 shares the same core plan: a double V-berth forward with the head beneath it, two straight settee quarter berths aft in the main cabin, and a slide-out galley under the companionway ladder with a two-burner stove and sink. The open walk-through reverse transom with a gate is standard, as is the tiller-steered internally mounted spade rudder. Keel configuration is the lifting type — fixed fin or stub with a swing keel — and the water ballast is drained for transport. A kit-built Dehlya 22 variant exists for those finished at home, so check joinery and systems on amateur-completed boats with extra care.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Used boats often carry a freezer and a short-handed setup suited to solo handling, reflecting the original extra stays that permit singlehanded rigging. The usual power is a 4 to 6 hp auxiliary on a vertically sliding transom mount, and the worm-drive keel winch on deck remains the control method. Beyond those, buyers should focus on the trailer and launch gear: the floating slipway trolley and roll-on, roll-off road trailer are central to owning this design, and a missing or tired trolley is a real consequence item rather than a minor accessory.
What to Inspect
The keel worm gear operated on deck with a standard winch handle is the primary mechanical system to exercise — confirm smooth raise and lower and no stripped drive. The outboard sliding mount should move freely to reduce drag under sail, and the easily removable rudder should come free without hull damage. Check the draining water ballast for leaks that would defeat the lightening-for-transport intent, and confirm the opening transom gate and walking surface are sound. On kit-built Dehlya hulls, scrutinize the wood trim and any owner-finished structure.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The Dehler 22 turns up in the Netherlands, Germany, and the United Kingdom. For a buyer, the checklist is short and concrete: verify the keel worm gear and sliding rudder, confirm the water ballast drains and seals, inspect the trailer and slipway trolley, and assess any kit-built hull for home-finish quality. A sound example rewards the trailer-sailor with a practical four-berth van de Stadt design that launches singlehanded.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Dehler 22. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 6 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 2 | $11,829 | — |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $7,636 | -35.4% |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $11,453 | +50.0% |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $8,677 | -24.2% |
| May 26 | 3 | $12,668 | +46.0% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $10,296 | -18.7% |
Where they're listed
Dehler 22 listings appear across 3 countries. Germany has the most listings with 4 (44.4%), followed by Netherlands and United Kingdom.
Country view
9 listings · 3 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | $9,487 | 4 | 1 | 44.4% |
| Netherlands | $12,668 | 4 | 2 | 44.4% |
| United Kingdom | $9,064 | 1 | 0 | 11.1% |
Comparable models
Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.
Similar boats to compare
3 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dehlya 25 | 24.77' | $ 9,834 | 21 | 7 |
| J-Boats J/22 | 22.5' | $ 10,000 | 11 | 4 |
| Dehler 22You are here | — | $ 10,991 | 9 | 3 |