Dehler 36 CWS
Description
The Dehler 36 CWS is a German sailboat designed by the acclaimed Dutch firm E.G. van de Stadt as a performance-oriented cruiser-racer, balancing competitive speed for club racing with comfortable accommodations for family coastal cruising and short offshore passages on lakes or protected waters. Introduced in the late 1980s by Dehler Yachts in Germany during the early 1990s fiberglass evolution, it was van de Stadt's collaboration with the builder to create a versatile 36-footer with the innovative "CWS" (Central Winch System) concept, allowing a single central winch to control most sails for shorthanded ease. The design features a fiberglass monohull with a fin keel (bulb optional) and spade rudder for agile upwind handling, a wide beam for stability, and a fractional sloop rig for efficient sail trim and good light-air performance, with a moderate displacement/length ratio for quick acceleration and a high ballast ratio for stiffness in gusts. Production ran until 1996, with approximately 100 units built, reflecting Dehler's focus on affordable, high-quality yachts inspired by offshore racing trends. Contemporary reviews praised its "ideal family cruising yacht" qualities, emphasizing sea-keeping ability, safety, and value as a "moderate weight sailboat" with impressive performance.
Construction Details
| Designer | E. G. Van de Stadt |
|---|---|
| Builder | Dehler Yachts |
| Length | 36.090 ft |
| LOA | 36.090 ft |
| LWL | 29.530 ft |
| Beam | 11.480 ft |
| Displacement | 13227 lb |
| Ballast | 4409 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.560 ft |
| Year Built | 1989 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 42.70 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.80 ft |
| p | 44.30 ft |
| e | 16.40 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.70 ft | 12.80 ft | 44.30 ft | 16.40 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Dehler 36 CWS - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 44.3 ft - (13503 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.4 ft - (4999 mm) |
| Leech | * 46.42 ft - (14149 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 46.7 ft - (14234 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 372.68 ft² |
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Dehler 36 CWS - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 35.66 ft - (10869 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.78 ft - (5115 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.28 ft - (9534 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.72 ft - (4487 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.02 ° |
| Area | * 262.42 ft² |
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Dehler 36 CWS - GENOA
| Luff | 41.25 ft - (12573 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 17.83 ft - (5435 mm) |
| Leech | 38.75 ft - (11811 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 130.39 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.69 ft - (5087 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.93 ° |
| Area | * 344.2 ft² |
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Dehler 36 CWS - GENOA
| Luff | * 42.35 ft - (12908 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.52 ft - (6254 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.02 ft - (12198 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.2 ft - (5852 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.97 ° |
| Area | * 406.59 ft² |
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Dehler 36 CWS - DRIFTER
| Luff | * 42.35 ft - (12908 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.31 ft - (6495 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.27 ft - (11665 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perp | * 19.2 ft - (5852 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.02 ° |
| Area | * 406.56 ft² |
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Dehler 36 CWS - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 42.35 ft - (12908 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.12 ft - (6437 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.96 ft - (11875 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 671 ft² |
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Dehler 36 CWS - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 18.66 ft - (5688 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 14.94 ft - (4554 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.94 ft - (4554 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 237 ft² |
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Dehler 36 CWS - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 24.52 ft - (7474 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 9.46 ft - (2883 mm) |
| Leech | * 20.49 ft - (6245 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 7.68 ft - (2341 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.04 ° |
| Area | * 94.16 ft² |
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