A very tidy example of a wheel-steered Dehler 34 in full commission. She has been in the current ownership for 14 very happy years. Cruised extensively in the English Channel and raced with some success (eg. second in class - Round the Island Race 2019). Many upgrades over recent years and benefitting from a brand new set of laminate sails in 2024 and a new racing specification spinnaker (see photos) - over £9000 worth of new sails. A performance boat like this must have good sails!... read more

The Dehler 34 TOP has a great reputation as a safe, fast cruising yacht with an excellent sea-keeping pedigree. Always prominent in the world yachting scene they have earned their laurels via a racing pedigree that translates well to the comfortable, safe cruising yacht. Dehler owners tend to remain loyal with very good reason. Inimitable styling from the desk of Van der Stadt coupled with proven performance. Spacious below, with great accommodation, she is nonetheless a sleek greyhound when pressed. Stepping aboard you can feel the care and attention that has been given to this boat ... read more

Owners Comments The vessel is a 1993 fin keeled, aft cockpit DEHLER 34 fast cruiser/racer sloop. The Dehler 34 VDS is regarded as a yacht with excellent sea keeping qualities coupled with practical accommodation. They are equally at home racing around the cans or more extensive cruising. The class has evolved over the years from the original and highly successful 1980s racing DB1 hull by the Van de Stadt (VDS) design team. Several variants were produced with different internal layouts and keel configurations. This one is the final 1990’s ‘Top Nova’ version with slightly taller rig and s... read more

This looks like a fantastically well equipped and really well looked after Dehler 34 Top! Her upper deck, cockpit and rig are designed for rapid or harmonious cruising and she has one of the most comprehensive sail lockers that I've ever seen - sails for all types of sailing and conditions! Down below should see comfort and style at the end of a long day's sailing - we recommend that you take an early look at her in Shoreham. Direct from her owner: "Originally brought over to the UK from Belgium in 2014, she is the cruising version of the successful Dehler racing DB1. As a resul... read more