comparable boats is the wealth of clever design features, excellent ergonomics and outstanding attention to detail. In the cockpit, individually adjustable footrests keep the helmsman sure-footed in lively weather. Cushioned non-slip pads with efficient thermal insulation are bonded to the cockpit benches and sole. The mainsheet traveller runs across the full width of the cockpit aft of the helm and offers both 4:1 and 16:1 purchases. The steering system is entirely external – none of the components are hidden – which makes a lot of sense for maintenance and gives the reassurance of being able to check the integrity of the whole system at a glance. The liferaft locker is designed for instant deployment and an easy- access rack at the stern holds all of the boat’s safety gear, ensuring that the lifebuoy and EPIRB can be deployed in just a few seconds. One of the most interesting features of this remarkable boat is out of sight below the waterline: the Dehler Stealth Drive, a fully retractable drivetrain controlled by a lever in the cockpit. Under sail, the shaft and propeller are sealed inside the hull, which not only eliminates drag but also has the major benefit of making it impossible to snag the prop on fishing gear or other flotsam. Under power, the prop and shaft drop down to deploy and their cover acts as a protective skeg. The Stealth Drive was invented by Bieker Boats and modified by Dehler for series production. All previous Dehlers have had folding propellers but the 30 OD can have a more efficient and powerful fixed prop instead, without any compromise in performance. All boats will be fitted with a 10hp Nanni inboard diesel. The companionway hatch is an intriguing throwback to the ocean racers of the 1980s with a 3D window that gives an unimpeded 360° view of the horizon, deck, cockpit and rig from inside the boat, enabling the crew to maintain an effective lookout from down below while monitoring sail trim. There’s ample headroom of 1.93m (6ft 4in) beneath the hatch, reducing to
Top: note the long bowsprit and the mast stepped quite far aft for a balanced sailplan... but also what’s missing from the picture – the invisible propeller and prop shaft. The Dehler 30 OD is the first production boat to use the Bieker Stealth Drive, which folds up inside the hull when not in use. The interior is
designed first and foremost for sea-going practicality but also feels spacious for a raceboat
1.68m (5ft 6in) under the mast. Below decks, the accommodation is laid out with seagoing practicality in mind. Under foot, the cabin sole has the same warm, cushioned non- slip that’s used in the cockpit. The shallow bilge contains a flexible water tank and lightweight lithium-ion batteries. Aft of the companionway are two spacious quarterberths, comfortably padded and ideal for use at sea. Between them is the engine compartment with easy access to all service points from both sides via the quarterberths.
To starboard of the companionway is a compact but well-equipped galley with gas hob, worktop, chopping board, sink and tap, 12V socket, space for a cooler and stowage for food and utensils in zippered textile bags. To starboard is the heads. A fabric screen folds out on flexible hinges to separate the toilet and its holding tank from the saloon – a weight-saving design derived from the aerospace industry.
One step forward is the saloon
with a drop-leaf table and oak bench seats whose cushions double up as padding for the sides of the forecabin. Apertures in the E-glass sandwich bulkheads and an open plan layout create a sense of space. In racing mode the forepeak is a large sail locker; in port or at anchor it transforms into a generously sized double berth. Right up front, the sealed collision bulkhead is another reassuring safety feature with a watertight hatch to allow easy inspection and maintenance of the forestay chainplate.
To further boost the boat’s appeal, Hanse/Dehler is planning a strong class association with strict one- design rules (but a choice of three sailmakers) and Karl Dehler himself as its technical manager. There are plans to establish a racing circuit in the Baltic, based on existing regattas such as the Seapilot 2Star, Nordsee Week, Round Skagen, Kiel Week, AF Round Gotland, Warnemünder Week, Travemünder Week, Sydbank Cup and Silver Rudder.
It sounds like a great deal of fun. At what cost? The standard-spec boat, ex-sails and VAT, will set you back €108,900.
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Vital statistics LOA
Hull length LWL
Beam
Air draught Draught
Keel ballast
10.3m (33ft 10in) 9.14m (30ft)
8.97m (29ft 5in) 3.28m (10ft 8in) 14.3m (46ft 11in) 2.2m (7ft 3in)
940kg (2,072 lb)
Water ballast 200kg (441 lb) Displacement 2,800kg Water tank Fuel tank Mainsail Jib
40 lit (10.6gal) 25 lit (6.6gal) 34m2
Code 0
SEAHORSE 63
28.5m2 45m2
Gennaker A2 95m2 Gennaker A5 75m2 Staysail
13.5m2
q
(371sq ft) (484sq ft)
(307sq ft)
(1,023sq ft) (807sq ft)
(145sq ft)
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