Dehler Optima 101 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Van de Stadt·1984 – 1986·Dehler Yachts
Dehler Optima 101 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
33.14' · 10.1 m
Displ.
8,511 lbs · 3,861 kg
First year
1984

The Dehler Optima 101 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of German yacht building, serving as the bridge between the early experimental years of Willi Dehler and the modern era of performance cruising. Launched in the mid1980s and designed by the legendary Van de Stadt Design, the Optima 101 was engineered to be a fast, seakindly cruiser that could compete under the IOR (International Offshore Rule) while providing enough comfort for a family to live aboard. It is perhaps most famous for being the direct genetic ancestor to the Dehler 34—a boat so successful that it remained in production in various iterations for decades. The Optima 101 was essentially rebranded as the Dehler 34 in 1986, following a minor deck and interior refresh, making the 101 the "purest" expression of this iconic hull form.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 24,433
Ask, not sold · 24 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
9
24 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+4.8%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
10
Germany (26.1%) · Netherlands (26.1%) · United States (17.4%)

Recent Listings

13 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Dehler Optima 101 listings span 10 countries. Germany leads with 6 listings (26.1%), followed by Netherlands and United States.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

23 listings · 10 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Germany$ 29,3786426.1%
Netherlands$ 30,4836326.1%
United States$ 22,9004017.4%
Antigua and Barbuda$ 29,750104.3%
Denmark$ 35,029104.3%
United Kingdom$ 21,477114.3%
Croatia$ 17,336104.3%
Ireland$ 17,452104.3%
Italy$ 30,251104.3%
Sweden$ 37,813104.3%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Dehler 3433.13'$ 46,9248150
Dehler 3130.84'$ 27,0513820
Dehler 3838.71'$ 232,6693718
Dehler Optima 101You are here$ 24,433249
Dehler 38 SQ39.6'$ 311,814249
Dehler 2928.71'$ 78,863219
Dehler 3939'$ 133,801199
Aphrodite 10132.6'$ 19,430164
Dehler 3635.92'$ 91,176168
Dehler Optima 9230.18'$ 20,070127
Dehler Optima 9832.15'$ 31,06685

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Dehler Optima 101 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Dehler Optima 101 over the past 12 months is $24,433. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Dehler Optima 101 sailboats are for sale?+
9 Dehler Optima 101 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 24 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Dehler Optima 101 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Dehler Optima 101 has increased by 4.8% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Dehler Optima 101 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Dehler Optima 101 listings over the past 12 months are Germany (26.1%), Netherlands (26.1%), United States (17.4%).
05Do Dehler Optima 101 listings get price reductions?+
About 44% of Dehler Optima 101 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 10.6% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Dehler Optima 101?+
Comparable models include Dehler 34, Dehler 31, Dehler 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.