Dehlya 22 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · lifting

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

21.65' · 6.6 m

Disp.

1,980 lbs · 898 kg

First year

1983

The Dehlya 22 arrived in 1984 as a revolutionary solution to the growing demand for mobile, trailerfriendly cruising. Designed by E.G. van de Stadt, this model was the centerpiece of Willi Dehler’s vision to democratize sailing by removing the need for expensive permanent moorings. At its core, the Dehlya 22 utilized a sophisticated water ballast system and a fully retractable lifting keel, allowing the boat to be transported on a standard car trailer and launched from a simple slipway without a crane. This focus on "slipability" defined the "Dehlya" subbrand, distinguishing it from the fixedkeel performance cruisers in the main Dehler lineup. Over 650 units were produced, making it one of the most successful small cruisers in European history. The model’s development is welldocumented in the historical archives of Dehler Yachts, which highlight the boat's role in pioneering GRP (glassreinforced plastic) construction for the mass market.