The Dehler Delanta 78, introduced in the late 1970s, represents a pivotal era for the German shipyard as it transitioned from building small racing dinghies toward sophisticated, performance-oriented cruisers. Designed by the prolific E.G. van de Stadt, the Delanta 78 was engineered to offer a balance of offshore capability and family comfort within a compact 7.8-meter (approximately 25.5-foot) frame. Unlike many of its contemporaries that favored heavy displacement, the Delanta 78 utilized Dehler’s pioneering vacuum-bonding techniques and high-quality GRP construction to maintain a relatively light but stiff hull. The model was a direct evolution of the earlier Delanta 75 and 80 series, refining the "central cockpit" philosophy that Dehler championed during this period to provide a sense of security and better weight distribution.
Dehler Delanta 78 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Dehler
- Model
- Delanta 78
- Builder
- Dehler (GER)
- Designer
- Van de Stadt
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1980 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 1 | $20,027 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | $12,370 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dehler 34 | 33.13' | $47,271 | 65 | 36 |
| Dehler 35 Cws | 34.45' | $75,436 | 24 | 14 |
| Dehler 39 | 39' | $135,479 | 15 | 8 |
| Dehler 29 | 28.71' | $70,095 | 15 | 3 |
| Dehler 36 | 35.92' | $91,890 | 14 | 6 |
| Dehler 25 | 24.77' | $14,579 | 12 | 3 |
| Dehler Varianta | 21' | $2,809 | 8 | 1 |
| Dehler Duetta 86 | 28.21' | $14,137 | 7 | 4 |
| Hunter Delta 25 | 24.44' | $6,763 | 6 | 2 |
| Dehler 37 CR | 36.74' | $79,520 | 4 | 3 |
| Dehler Delanta 78 | $16,199 | 2 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $12,370 | 1 | 0 |
| Turkey | $20,027 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Dehler Delanta 78 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Dehler Delanta 78 over the past 12 months is $16,199. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Dehler Delanta 78 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 2 Dehler Delanta 78 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Dehler Delanta 78?
- Ireland currently has the lowest median asking price at $12,370, while Turkey is the most expensive at $20,027 — a 62% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the Dehler Delanta 78?
- Comparable models include the Dehler 34, Dehler 35 Cws, Dehler 39. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.