The Dehler Optima 83 represents a foundational moment in the history of German series yacht production. Launched in the late 1960s and produced into the early 1970s, it was the vessel that transitioned Dehler from a builder of small dinghies and the trailerable Varianta into the realm of serious offshore cruising yachts. Designed by the legendary E.G. van de Stadt, the Optima 83 was engineered to provide a seaworthy, GRP-constructed alternative to the wooden and steel cruisers of the era. It established the "Optima" nameplate, which would later evolve into the highly successful Optima 85, 92, and 98 models, effectively cementing the brand’s "sport gene" as detailed in the Dehler official history.
Used Dehler Optima 83 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Dehler
- Model
- Optima 83
- Builder
- Dehler Yachts
- Designer
- E. G. van de Stadt
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1968 - ??
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