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 mid-1980s and designed by the legendary Van de Stadt Design, the Optima 101 was engineered to be a fast, sea-kindly 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.
Used Dehler Optima 101 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Dehler
- Model
- Optima 101
- Builder
- Dehler Yachts
- Designer
- Van de Stadt
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1984 - 1986
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