Overview
About this vessel
With its exceptional build quality, impressive performance, and luxurious finish, it is little wonder why the Dehler 44 was voted European Yacht of the year shortly after its launch. Designed by Simonis & Voogd, the highly reputed German Dehler brand created a truly versatile vessel which is equally suited to long range cruising in comfort, and the highest level of inshore and offshore racing. Boasting refined aesthetics and innovative features, these quality vessels are highly sought after. This vessel is a superb example of the design and presents in excellent condition throughout. Owned by a highly experienced marine professional, it has been maintained and upgraded to a very high standard.
Following an extensive refit in 2022, the vessel has enjoyed impressive race results including competing double handed in the 2022 Sydney to Hobart Race, winning Div 1 of Sail Port Stephens and the 2023 Maria Island Race, has been the Tasmanian Offshore Champion Yacht for the 2023/2024 season. In between races, the owner has enjoyed comfortable family cruising, and recently returned from exploring Port Davey on Tasmania's rugged South West Coast. Highly equipped, and significantly upgraded, this impressive package includes NEW 2023 CARBON MAIN, GENOA, AND J4, NEW 2023 SYMMETRICAL SPINNAKER, NEW 2022 RAYMARINE AXIOM+ 7 RV CHART PLOTTER, NEW CUSTOM INTERIOR CUSHIONS COVERS FOR PROTECTION WHEN RACING, NEW 2016 FLEXOFOLD PROP, HULL, KEEL AND RUDDER PROFESSIONALLY FAIRED FOR A GRAND-PRIX FINISH, the list goes on. This exceptional vessel now presents a rare opportunity to enjoy a yacht that quite simply can do it all. Ready to put its next owner on the podium, with luxurious family cruising between races, this is a vessel not to miss!
Stepping inside, the attention to detail is immediately apparent and undoubtedly differentiates the Dehler quality from its competition. Originally commissioned to be shown at the Sydney Boat Show, this vessel features the upgraded 'Avantegarde' interior styling with stunning Blond Teak and Wenge cabin sole. The superb modern LED lighting, innovative narrow strip skylights, and extensive hatches create a bright and luxurious ambience. The central saloon is a great space to relax or entertain. To port is the generous folding leaf dinette, with seating for up to 10 on the neatly upholstered settees. The well appointed galley is set up for easy use at sea and features a 4 burner gas stove with oven, top loading and upright fridge/freezers, Corian bench tops, double bowl sink with H/C pressurised water, and plenty of storage for extended stays onboard. This vessel is the three cabin layout, and features an exceptional owner's stateroom forward. Complete with semi-island double bed, seating areas, and full ensuite with electric toilet, shower, and vanity. Aft are two generous double cabins, with adjacent full bathroom to starboard. The interior package is complete with a true navigator's chart table, sure to impress the most discerning sailor.
Outside, the cockpit easily transforms for cruising, entertaining, and serious racing. With an innovative cockpit table that seamlessly lowers into the cockpit sole, retractable spray dodger that folds down flush into the cabin top, and removable cruising helm seats and bimini, the conversion is simple. Ideal for shorthanded sailing, the vessel is also easily managed with the 6 Harken self tailing winches (with one electric cabin top winch), flush mounted headsail furler, Raymarine autopilot, and boom bag with lazy jacks. The modern twin helm arrangement provides easy walk through access to the dock, and the flush mounted pull out swim ladder is both stylish and functional. The vessel also boasts flush mounted hatches, under deck runs for halyards and controls lines, and quality 'Nomen' folding cleats, creating a clean and modern exterior. The quality laid teak decks are in excellent condition, and there is even in-boom cockpit lighting for enjoying nights in your favourite anchorage.
This vessel is powered by the well maintained 55HP Volvo Penta with only 900hrs on the clock. This is paired with a saildrive with the NEW 2016 Flexofold 2 blade prop, and provides easy cruising at 7 knots.
With its impressive recent race results, and superb presentation, this vessel presents a unique opportunity to make your sailing dreams a reality.
