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Dehler's new boatFirst pictures of the Dehler 38 SQ

Fridtjof Gunkel

 · 04.06.2021

Dehler's new boat: First pictures of the Dehler 38 SQPhoto: YACHT/N. Krauss
The hull and deck have remained the same, but many details have been changed
With the new boat, Dehler is replacing the popular and well-selling Dehler 38, which has been on the market since 2014. Here are the first photos from the YACHT test

Completely modernise or improve - there are two ways to keep a model up-to-date and attractive. Hanseyachts opted for a moderate modernisation aimed at improving many areas. The sail area and its efficiency have been increased by an optional fathead mainsail, which has been given double aft stays. They are not responsible for the safety of the rig, but are used for trimming. The aft stays can be operated with both winches on one side. Furthermore, the GRP bowsprit is now standard, the hull windows have been significantly enlarged, the storage space increased and the swim ladder improved. Below deck, the appearance is now lighter and more modern, and there are more layout options, for example in the foredeck. More on this in YACHT 13/21, first pictures here.

Large hull windows and a fixed bowsprit are among the new features
Photo: YACHT/N. Krauss
Fridtjof Gunkel

Fridtjof Gunkel

Deputy Chief Editor YACHT

Fridtjof Gunkel was born on Helgoland in 1962; he started his sailing career there in the Opti and quickly switched to keelboats. North Sea Week, Cowes Week and Kiel Week were early stops, followed by many years in the Admiral's Cup scene on the cuppers “Container” and “Rubin” World Championships and international regattas in the Starboat, with the mini-maxi “SiSiSi” and various tonner yachts as well as participation in the Whitbread Round the World Race were further formative stations, flanked by extensive cruising trips. Fridtjof Gunkel joined YACHT back in 1985 as part of a traineeship, where he later became Head of the Test & Technology department and then Deputy Editor-in-Chief around 25 years ago. He is also responsible for the regatta and sports section. Fridtjof Gunkel privately sails a performance/cruiser moored on the Baltic coast, his favorite areas are the eastern Swedish archipelago and Brittany.

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