Dehler Optima 92 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Van de Stadt·1974·Dehler Yachts
Dehler Optima 92 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
30.18' · 9.2 m
Disp.
8,598 lbs · 3,900 kg
First year
1974

The Dehler Optima 92 stands as a definitive example of the transition from the experimental fiberglass era of the 1960s to the refined performancecruising standards of the 1970s. Designed by the legendary E.G. van de Stadt, this 9.2meter sloop was a cornerstone of Dehler’s "Optima" range, a series that helped the builder transition from small dinghies to serious offshorecapable cruisers. At its launch, the 92 was marketed as a highquality German alternative to the rising tide of massproduced French yachts, prioritizing structural rigidity and North Sea seakindliness over modern interior volume. Its legacy is one of durability; many units are still found today throughout Northern and Western Europe, often maintained by a dedicated enthusiast base that prizes the boat’s honest sailing characteristics and the pedigree of its designer.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 19,683
Ask, not sold · 13 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
8
13 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-2.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

6 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Dehler 3130.84'$ 27,2093920
Dehler Optima 10133.14'$ 22,900259
Dehler Optima 92You are here$ 19,683138
S2 9.2 A29.92'$ 9,999116
Dehler Optima 9832.15'$ 28,71596
Dehler 37 CR36.74'$ 75,97287

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Dehler Optima 92 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Dehler Optima 92 over the past 12 months is $19,683. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Dehler Optima 92 sailboats are for sale?+
8 Dehler Optima 92 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 13 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Dehler Optima 92 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Dehler Optima 92 has decreased by 2.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Do Dehler Optima 92 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Dehler Optima 92 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 11.9% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
05What should I look at instead of a Dehler Optima 92?+
Comparable models include Dehler 31, Dehler Optima 101, S2 9.2 A. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.