Oceantec 43: Dehler designers launch new performance cruiser with swivelling keel

The North German customer of construction number 1 will be pleased: the ship has been delivered, has successfully completed the tests in the Slovenian shipyard's home waters and is now being shipped to the North Sea.

The features of the Oceantec 43: Slightly negative bow, almost vertical open stern, soft chines, flat freeboard, double rudder blades and a deep-swept keel that folds under the hull. In addition, a powerful rig with a large J, fathead mainsail and double aft stays as well as a long bowsprit. The coamings and thwarts are relatively short, leaving plenty of room for helmsmen, mainsheet trimmers and travellers.

Oceantec 43 reminiscent of Dehler

The interior of the Oceantec is kept relatively simple, but can be customised by the customer. A longitudinally orientated galley and a large shower room opposite are planned. The saloon table sits in front of the mast, which is positioned quite far aft. There is a dedicated navigation corner with a sliding table so that the starboard saloon sofa can be better utilised as a berth. The solution is familiar from the Dehler 38, just as the overall appearance of the boat looks like a further development of the brand from Greifswald. Judel/Vroljk & Co introduce.

The forward cabin of the Oceantec 43 is designated as the owner's cabin. In addition to a large double berth, two large lockers and a seat are installed there. A second wet room, as on some boats of this size, is not provided there. In the two guest cabins aft, swivelling tubular bunks can be installed above the berths, which can be adjusted to the heel. With a width of over 70 centimetres, they are suitable for sleeping or stowing sails and other items. The mattresses in both cabins are split and can be removed, including the mattress topper, to provide individual berths aft plus storage space.

Oceantec has been producing various one-offs and small series for 20 years, such as the L 30 racer, the A 27 daysailer, Raudaschl's retro classic "Spirit of Piran" and, most recently, the offshore racers "Red 2" and "Vineta", also designed by Judel/Vrolijk. The shipyard specialises in high-quality vacuum injection boats.

Technical data

• Hull length 13.30 m
• Waterline length 12.65 m
• Width 4.22 m
• Draught 1.25/3.10 m
• Weight 7.8 tonnes
• Ballast 2.8 tonnes
• Mainsail 65.5 m²
• Genoa (105 %) 60.0 m²
• Mast height 20.7 m
• Engine 37.5 kW/51.0 hp

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