Dehler Optima 98 G Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

E. G. van de Stadt·1980·Dehler Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
32.15' · 9.8 m
Displ.
8,818 lbs · 4,000 kg
First year
1980

The Dehler Optima 98 G represents a significant milestone in the evolution of German production boatbuilding, emerging during a period when the Dehler shipyard was transitioning from small daysailers to serious offshore cruisers. Designed by the legendary E.G. van de Stadt, the Optima 98 G is an evolution of the earlier Optima 92, offering increased waterline length and improved internal volume. Produced primarily between 1978 and 1983, the "G" designation (often standing for Gestreckt, or "stretched") signifies the refinement of a hull form that balanced the burgeoning IOR (International Offshore Rule) trends of the era with a pragmatic requirement for family cruising safety. While the brand eventually moved toward the "Dehler 34" nomenclature for subsequent generations, the Optima 98 G remains a benchmark for the builder’s "performance cruiser" DNA, blending a robust construction with a hull that remains rewarding for the active sailor.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 24,432
Ask, not sold · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
Germany (42.9%) · Netherlands (42.9%) · Switzerland (14.3%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Dehler Optima 98 G listings span 3 countries. Germany leads with 3 listings (42.9%), followed by Netherlands and Switzerland.

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

Country breakdown

7 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Germany$ 24,4323342.9%
Netherlands$ 28,5053042.9%
Switzerland$ 12,5931014.3%

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
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 4343.34'$ 111,6956434
Contessa 3232'$ 33,6625933
Dehler Optima 10133.14'$ 24,433249
Comfortina 3535.83'$ 129,2442214
Dehler Optima 9230.18'$ 20,070127
Comfortina 3231.17'$ 31,123129
Italia Yachts 11.9839.3'$ 348,464126
Oyster Yachts 3737'$ 53,85395
Italia Yachts 9.9833.79'$ 311,23294
Dehler Optima 9832.15'$ 31,06685
Dehler Optima 98 GYou are here$ 24,43273

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Dehler Optima 98 G cost?+
The median asking price for a used Dehler Optima 98 G over the past 12 months is $24,432. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Dehler Optima 98 G sailboats are for sale?+
3 Dehler Optima 98 G listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 7 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Dehler Optima 98 G prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Dehler Optima 98 G has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Dehler Optima 98 G sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Dehler Optima 98 G listings over the past 12 months are Germany (42.9%), Netherlands (42.9%), Switzerland (14.3%).
05What should I look at instead of a Dehler Optima 98 G?+
Comparable models include Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43, Contessa 32, Dehler Optima 101. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.