Dehler Optima 98 G Sailboats for Sale

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
Disp.
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
$ 24,316
Asking price · 8 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
8 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-5.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
Netherlands (50.0%) · Germany (37.5%) · Switzerland (12.5%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Dehler Optima 98 G listings appear across 3 countries. Netherlands has the most listings with 4 (50.0%), followed by Germany and Switzerland.

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

Country view

8 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Netherlands$ 29,7524150.0%
Germany$ 22,8863237.5%
Switzerland$ 7,2951012.5%

Comparable models

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Similar boats to compare

4 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Jeremy Rogers 3232'$ 33,0006520
Dehler Optima 9832.15'$ 28,37994
Oyster Yachts 3737'$ 53,91192
Dehler Optima 98 GYou are here$ 24,31683

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 $24,316. 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 8 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 is down 5.9% over the last 3 months compared with 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 Netherlands (50.0%), Germany (37.5%), Switzerland (12.5%).
05Do Dehler Optima 98 G listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Dehler Optima 98 G listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 1.6% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Dehler Optima 98 G?+
Comparable models include Jeremy Rogers 32, Dehler Optima 98, Oyster Yachts 37. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.