Dehler Optima 98 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

E. G. van de Stadt·1979·Dehler Yachts
Dehler Optima 98 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
32.15' · 9.8 m
Displ.
8,818 lbs · 4,000 kg
First year
1979

The Dehler Optima 98 represents a significant milestone in the evolution of European performance cruising. Launched in the late 1970s as a successor and evolution to the widely popular Optima 92, the 98 was designed by the legendary E.G. van de Stadt. It arrived at a time when Dehler was transitioning from building small, innovative dinghies and trailersailers into a powerhouse of offshorecapable yachts. The Optima 98 is fundamentally a "stretch" version of the 92 hull, utilizing a refined transom and an integrated swim platform or "sugar scoop" in some variants, which increased the waterline length and improved overall speed and aesthetics. It was marketed primarily as the Optima 98 G or GS (Grand Sport), reflecting Dehler’s nascent "sportgene" philosophy that would later define the brand’s identity under HanseYachts AG.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 28,804
Ask, not sold · 5 listings
Active listings · 90 d
2
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+11.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
Germany (40.0%) · Switzerland (20.0%) · United Kingdom (20.0%)

Active listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Dehler Optima 98 listings span 4 countries. Germany leads with 2 listings (40.0%), followed by Switzerland and United Kingdom.

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

Country breakdown

5 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Germany$ 26,5022140.0%
Switzerland$ 16,5641020.0%
United Kingdom$ 29,7401120.0%
Netherlands$ 28,8041020.0%

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'$ 115,4305124
Dehler 3130.84'$ 27,6803115
Dehler Optima 10133.14'$ 26,4432210
Van de Stadt 3031.06'$ 43,029186
Van de Stadt 3433.63'$ 41,225177
Dehler 2827.89'$ 24,003128
Van De Stadt 4444.33'$ 147,173108
Van De Stadt 3231.1'$ 24,36573
Oyster 3737'$ 67,48573
Dehler Optima 98You are here$ 28,80452
Winner 9.5031.17'$ 117,19752

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Dehler Optima 98 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Dehler Optima 98 over the past 12 months is $28,804. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Dehler Optima 98 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Dehler Optima 98 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 5 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Dehler Optima 98 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Dehler Optima 98 has increased by 11.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Dehler Optima 98 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Dehler Optima 98 listings over the past 12 months are Germany (40.0%), Switzerland (20.0%), United Kingdom (20.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Dehler Optima 98?+
Comparable models include Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43, Dehler 31, Dehler Optima 101. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.