Dehler Delanta 76 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

24.93' · 7.6 m

Disp.

3,307 lbs · 1,500 kg

First year

1974

The Dehler Delanta 76 stands as a quintessential example of the 1970s European "pocket cruiser" revolution. Designed by the legendary E.G. van de Stadt and introduced by Dehler Yachts during a period of rapid fiberglass innovation, the 7.6meter (25foot) vessel was engineered to provide the amenities of a much larger yacht within a trailerable or easily berthed footprint. According to the Dehler Yachts Official History, the Delanta series was instrumental in establishing Dehler as a highvolume production powerhouse, eventually leading to more than 1,100 hulls across the various Delanta iterations. The 76 model, in particular, is celebrated for its distinctive central cockpit—a rarity for a boat of this size—and its pioneering use of a wheel steering option, which was marketed to appeal to former motorboat owners and sailors seeking a more "commanding" feel at the helm.