Dehler DB 2
Description
The DB 2 (also styled DB-2 or Dehler DB2) is a high-performance West German cruiser/racer designed by E. G. van de Stadt and Cees van Tongeren (Van de Stadt Design #320) as an International Offshore Rule (IOR) Three-Quarter Ton class racer. It was built by Dehler Yachts in Germany from 1981 to 1982 (limited production run). This boat achieved legendary status in racing circles when it dominated the 1984 International 3/4 Ton Cup in Kiel, Germany, with DB-2 designs finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th — an unprecedented sweep. The Positron (a famous DB-2 example) won the event and is still sailing competitively today (e.g., in San Diego fleets). It's praised for being very quick upwind, stiff, and well-balanced, though slower downwind due to smaller spinnakers compared to contemporaries.
Construction Details
| Designer | E.G. van de Stadt and Cees van Tongeren |
|---|---|
| Builder | Dehler Yachts |
| Length | 34.000 ft |
| LOA | 33.140 ft |
| LWL | 26.240 ft |
| Beam | 11.150 ft |
| Displacement | 6945 lb |
| Ballast | 3300 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.230 ft |
| Year Built | 1981 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 38.44 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.64 ft |
| p | 43.44 ft |
| e | 15.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.44 ft | 11.64 ft | 43.44 ft | 15.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Dehler DB 2 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 43.44 ft - (13241 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.25 ft - (4648 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.37 ft - (13829 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.98 ° |
| Diagonal | * 45.53 ft - (13878 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 330.88 ft² |
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Dehler DB 2 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 32.13 ft - (9793 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.28 ft - (4657 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.14 ft - (8577 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.39 ft - (4081 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 214.98 ft² |
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Dehler DB 2 - GENOA
| Luff | * 38.16 ft - (11631 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.68 ft - (5694 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.03 ft - (10982 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.46 ft - (5322 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 333.12 ft² |
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Dehler DB 2 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 38.16 ft - (11631 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 20.95 ft - (6386 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.95 ft - (6386 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 679.53 ft² |
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