Dehler 25 Buyer's Guide
The Dehler 25 is a van de Stadt-designed trailerable cruiser built by Dehler Yachts between 1984 and 1995, with 350 finished before production ended. On the used market it appeals to sailors wanting a genuine small keelboat that can be towed, launched at a ramp, and parked at home—but the compact interior means it suits weekends more than liveaboard plans.
Layouts on the Used Market
Two keel configurations circulate among brokerage boats. The fixed-fin version draws 4.33 feet and carries 827 pounds of fixed ballast with no water ballast, while the lifting-keel model draws 4.50 feet extended and 1.30 retracted, carrying 827 pounds of lead plus 827 of flooding water that is drained for transport. Both share the same belowdecks plan: a bow double V-berth with head beneath, two settee quarter berths in the main cabin, a starboard galley with two-burner stove and sink, and an opposite navigation station. Headroom is 57 inches, so the cabin is standing-room-limited for most adults.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Solar panels and autopilots are commonly fitted, reflecting the boat’s trailerable day-and-weekend role. Less frequently seen owner additions include heating, an inverter, a code zero or various asymmetric spinnakers for downwind work, a bimini, swim platform, teak decks, cockpit shower, and life raft, along with short-handed rigging setups. A buyer should weigh power and energy first—solar and autopilot reduce shore dependence—then sail-handling canvas such as a bimini, before considering comfort additions like heating or a cockpit shower that matter only if longer stays are planned.
What to Inspect
The 4-foot-9-inch headroom made multi-day stays a trial for test sailors; a canvas dodger was suggested as partial relief. The lifting-keel worm-gear mechanism operated by a deck winch handle should be cycled and examined, and the sliding outboard mount on the reverse transom confirmed functional. The automatic water ballast system should fill and drain cleanly, since it is drained for road transport.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats typically appear in Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Croatia. For a shopper, the checklist is brief: confirm keel type and that the lifting gear works, test the water ballast fill and drain, confirm the sliding outboard mount operates, and accept the headroom as a fixed constraint rather than a fixable flaw.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Dehler 25. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 9 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25 | 1 | $21,223 | — |
| Sep 25 | 7 | $11,185 | -47.3% |
| Oct 25 | 1 | $9,166 | -18.1% |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $10,325 | +12.6% |
| Mar 26 | 3 | $11,471 | +11.1% |
| Apr 26 | 2 | $14,898 | +29.9% |
| May 26 | 2 | $8,833 | -40.7% |
| Jun 26 | 3 | $9,751 | +10.4% |
| Jul 26 | 2 | $21,395 | +119.4% |
Where they're listed
Dehler 25 listings appear across 6 countries. Germany has the most listings with 11 (52.4%), followed by Netherlands and Austria.
Country view
21 listings · 6 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | $9,751 | 11 | 5 | 52.4% |
| Netherlands | $9,751 | 3 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Austria | $25,525 | 2 | 1 | 9.5% |
| United Kingdom | $7,436 | 2 | 0 | 9.5% |
| Italy | $14,053 | 2 | 0 | 9.5% |
| Switzerland | $3,687 | 1 | 0 | 4.8% |
Comparable models
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dehlya 25You are here | — | $ 9,751 | 21 | 7 |
| Hunter Boats Delta 25 | 24.44' | $ 6,087 | 15 | 0 |
| MacGregor 25 | 24.92' | $ 4,000 | 15 | 9 |
| Beneteau First 25 | 24.61' | $ 8,776 | 10 | 2 |
| Hunter 25 | 25' | $ 4,000 | 1 | 1 |