Dehler 25 CR Buyer's Guide
The Dehler 25 CR is a Van de Stadt–designed small cruiser built by Dehler Yachts between 1995 and 2005. For a shopper on the used market she presents as a light, stiff fractional sloop of just under 25 feet overall, carrying a fin keel and transom-hung rudder. The known record on this model is thin on owner-reported defects, so a buyer's diligence centers on the few documented structural and specification facts rather than a long list of chronic faults.
What to Inspect
At a viewing, press the deck underfoot and around hardware mounts to verify there is no softness, since the hull and deck are solid fiberglass with no cored construction to hide decay. Check the fin keel union to the hull for any sign of bonding separation, and confirm the stated draft of about 4.9 to 5.2 feet matches the loaded boat at the slip. The immersion rate of roughly 703 pounds per inch is a useful benchmark: a hull sitting noticeably deeper than her load suggests may indicate absorbed water or undocumented ballast additions. The fractional rig should be inspected for mast-step integrity given the boat is significantly overrigged relative to peers, carrying more sail area than 79 percent of comparable sailboats anchor; confirm rigging terminals and chainplates show no elongation or weeping. Also check that the hull shows no unexplained laminate crazing and that the transom-hung rudder pivots freely without play. Verify the 7-gallon diesel and 24-gallon water tanks are intact and unmodified. Inspect the fractional rigging for corrosion at terminals and ensure the lead ballast remains bonded. Confirm the beam of 8.2 feet matches the hull and that no aftermarket ballast has been added.
Buyer's Takeaway
- Verify solid fiberglass hull and deck with no soft spots
- Inspect fin keel-to-hull joint for separation
- Confirm draft matches 4.9–5.2 foot specification
- Check mast step and chainplates for overrig load stress
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Dehler 25 CR. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 3 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 1 | $29,121 | — |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $35,993 | +23.6% |
| Jul 26 | 2 | $25,219 | -29.9% |
Where they're listed
Dehler 25 CR listings appear across 3 countries. Germany has the most listings with 2 (50.0%), followed by Austria and Denmark.
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