Dehler DB-1 Buyer's Guide
Shopping a used Dehler DB-1 means looking at a 1980-origin fractional-sloop 3/4-tonner with a lead fin keel and a notably roomy hull for her 33-foot length. Built during Dehler's Van de Stadt design years, she is a deep-draft boat that rewards the buyer who can accept limited marina access in exchange for volume and stability.
Layouts on the Used Market
No layout variants are shown in available market information for the DB-1, so buyers should expect the standard 1980 Van de Stadt–van Tongeren interior: a beamy 11.2-foot-beam cabin whose proportions placed it ahead of 73% of similar designs in space anchor. The deep fin and spade rudder below are consistent across the class; the defining variable will be owner care rather than factory layout choice.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the used market the DB-1 commonly carries a chartplotter, a spinnaker, and a short-handed setup anchor — the latter meaning reduced crew handling gear such as led-back controls rather than a standard race crew layout. A chartplotter is now expected navigation baseline, while the spinnaker and simplified deck setup point to a boat rigged for two-person sailing. Buyers should verify the spinnaker gear includes the 22.2-meter sheets the rig calls for and that any short-handed leads are securely backed.
What to Inspect
The DB-1 draws between roughly 6.2 and 6.5 feet with varying load anchor, so at a viewing confirm the berth and haulout facilities can handle that depth before committing. Check the lead keel bond line for past grounding damage and confirm the molded hull-to-deck joint is intact, since a deep-fin boat is unforgiving of neglected underwater strikes.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
DB-1s typically appear in Ireland and the United States. For a viewer walking a specific hull, the practical checklist is short:
- Confirm marina depth covers 6.5-foot draft.
- Inspect keel-to-hull bond for grounding scars.
- Verify spinnaker sheets match 22.2-meter length.
- Test short-handed lead backups for secure mounting.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Dehler DB-1. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 1 row
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26 | 1 | $10,412 | — |
Where they're listed
Dehler DB-1 listings appear across 1 country. Ireland has the most listings with 1.
Country view
1 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $10,412 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
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