The Optima 98 dehler is a 32.15ft fractional sloop designed by E. G. van de Stadt and built in fiberglass by Dehler Yachts since 1979.
The Optima 98 dehler is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Optima 98 dehler | ||
| Length | 32.15 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.84 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.41 ft | ||
| Country | Germany (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 19.82 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 45 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 234.92 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 23.52 | ||
| Capsize | 1.91 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 25.59 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.41 ft | ||
| Displacement | 8818 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3968 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.78 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 527 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 42.50 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 15 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 52 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Dehler Yachts | ||
| Designer | E. G. van de Stadt | ||
| First built | 1979 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |