- Make Dehler
- Model 41 CR
- Year 2000
- LOA 41ft/12m
- Class Cruiser Racer
- Hull Glass Reinforced Plastic
- Keel Fin Keel
- Rig Sloop
- Engine Single Diesel
- Drive Shaft Drive
- Layout Aft Cockpit
- Berths 7
- Cabins 3
- Aft Cabins 2
- Ancasta Ref 51134
- Name Seafever
Dehler 41 CR | 2000
100,000 Tax Paid
|
Plymouth United Kingdom
From the renowned Judel/Vrolijk design team—whose pedigree includes America’s Cup-winning yachts—the Dehler 41 CR was born from a clear, dual-purpose brief. The goal was to engineer a yacht capable of serious IRC and ORC racing, without compromising the comfort, elegance, and ease required for family cruising. The result is a striking hull with slim, purposeful lines, a sleek low-freeboard profile, and refined appendages - a boat that looks fast standing still and sails the way it looks.
Built to Dehler’s rigorous German engineering standards and certified to Germanischer Lloyd specifications, the "CR" (Cruiser Racer) designation is well-earned. This is a boat with true racing credentials—agile, beautifully balanced, and highly responsive at the helm.
For the sailor seeking a 41-foot yacht that commands respect on the racecourse while offering a comfortable, welcoming home for a two-week family cruise, the 41 CR remains a genuinely versatile proposition. Even three decades after its debut, it is highly sought after on the brokerage market for this exact dual identity.
"Seafever" is a well-maintained example, backed by a comprehensive service log.
Layout
DEHLER 41 CR (CRUISER RACER)
Designed and built by Dehler Yachtbau GmbH Germany in 2000
Constructed in accordance with Lloyds requirements and moulded by Dehler Yachts under Lloyds supervision
CE Design Category: A (Ocean)
SSR91682
CONSTRUCTION
GRP Hull, Deck & Superstructure
Galvanized steel floor frame bonded to the hull to distribute keel and rig loads through the hull.
Kevlar-reinforced ‘performance-optimized’ hull with a balsa or foam core, resulting in a stiff and impact-resistant structure.
Navy Blue hull with grey deck and coachroof (hull repainted in 2015)
Non-slip TBT decks (recovered 2014)
Raised GRP toe rail
Cast iron and lead wing keel
Whitlock steering system with large-diameter wheel
Spade rudder (rudder bearings replaced, 2024)
Fixed windscreen (five piece)
Teak cockpit seating
Anchor locker + large storage locker forward
Antifouled, anodes replaced - May 2026
DIMENSIONS
LOA: 12.45m (40' 10")
LWL: 11.05m (36' 3")
BEAM: 3.90m (12' 9")
DRAFT: 1.95m (6' 4")
DISPLACEMENT: 8,400 kg (18,518 lbs)
BALLAST: 3,300 kg (7,275 lbs)
*All figures are approximate.
19/20 FRACTIONAL SLOOP RIG
Anodised aluminium Sparcraft mast & boom with double swept-back spreaders
Deck mounted mast
Sparcraft rod kicker
Gennaker pole mounted on stanchion blocks
Stainless-steel standing rigging (replaced 2015, backstay standing part, new 2018)
German mainsheet system with all lines led aft through 8 rope clutches
Frederikksen mainsail ball slides
Twin self-tacking jib tracks and cars, Lewmar
2x inboard sheeting tracks for blade, Lewmar
2x full-length genoa tracks for overlapping genoa, Lewmar
Furlex 300S headsail furler
Slab reefing mainsail with stack-pack & lazyjacks
Adjustable backstay
WINCHES
2x Harken #48 2-speed primary winches
2x Harken #44 electric 2-speed all purpose winches close to helm
1x Harken #32 2-speed winch at mast
SAILS
Full battened Dacron mainsail, Dart Sails (NEW 2021)
Self-tacking Jib
Half-battened genoa
Lightweight gennaker for running
Heavyweight gennaker for reaching
Storm Trysail and Jib
ISC Rating: 1.104
Gennaker snuffer
ACCOMMODATION FOR 6 IN 3 CABINS + SINGLE SALOON BERTH
Finished in rich Cherry Wood veneer joinery
Laminated teak & holly cabin sole
Saloon re-upholstered in light blue, 2018
Cream / blinds throughout
Dorade vents
Webasto diesel fired cabin heating
FORWARD CABIN
Spacious cabin with double V-berth and drawer storage under.
2x Hanging wardrobes, lockers and shelf storage.
Reading lights.
Deck hatch with blind.
ENSUITE HEADS COMPARTMENT
Jack & Jill access.
Jabsco sea toilet with small greywater storage tank.
Separate shower with teak grate and curtain.
Mirror-fronted vanity unit.
Stainless-steel ash basin with hot & cold mixer tap.
Mirror on bulkhead.
Deck hatch.
SALOON
Raised U-shaped seating to starboard around table (table tilts to create an occasional berth with infill).
Ample storage under seating and cabin sole.
Lockers and open book shelves.
3 x Deck hatches, coaming windows.
CHART TABLE
Outboard facing to starboard.
Chart stowage.
Chart light.
Navigators seat.
Dehler 12V distribution panel with heating control, engine hour meter, etc.
GALLEY
Full-sized, linear to port.
2-burner cooker with oven.
Stainless-steel sink and draining board.
Crockery & food storage.
Isotherm stainless-steel front loading fridge.
Drawers and lockers.
DAY HEADS COMPARTMENT
Jabsco sea toilet with small greywater storage tank.
Stainless-steel wash basin with mixer tap.
Vanity unit.
Mirror.
Hanging rail.
Portlight.
AFT CABINS
Generous cabin with double berth.
Cupboard, locker and shelf storage.
Reading lights.
2x Portlights, deck hatch.
COCKPIT
Binnacle with stainless-steel wheel and engine controls.
Pivoting helm seat giving access to the transom.
3-piece Dehler retractable washboard system with acrylic sliding hatch.
Fixed double leaf cockpit table.
Cockpit locker under starboard seat, 2x transom lockers.
YANMAR 3JH2-TCE TURBO CHARGED ENGINE 48HP
Engine hours: 1895 (as of Aug 2026)
Shaft drive to 3 blade feathering propeller
Last serviced: Aug 2026
New turbo (2025)
Engine exhaust hose replaced and correctly resized (2023)
New alternator (2018)
Engine access on three sides
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
2x Domestic batteries, 12-230EV AVON Deep Cycle AGM GEL Battery 230Ah (NEW 2025) - 1x under starboard aft berth, 1x under port aft berth
1x Engine battery, Optima RedTop spiral cell - located under portside aft berth (NEW 2026)
Battery isolators located under companionway steps
Victron Energy battery monitoring system
240V shorepower (control panel under chart table)
Battery charger
240V sockets
2x Double USB sockets in saloon
LED lighting
WATER SYSTEMS
Hot & cold pressurised water
Water heating via calorifier, immersion heater and engine (calorifier located in starboard aft locker)
Aqua King freshwater pump (NEW 2024)
GAS SYSTEM
Gas Safety Certificate - July 2026
TANKAGE
Fuel tank capacity: 100 L (NEW TANK 2017)
Freshwater capacity in 2 tanks: bow 174 L + Saloon 206 L
NAVIGATION AIDS
At binnacle:
Whitlock steering compass
Raymarine Evolution 200 Sail Pilot with p70 control head (NEW 2024)
Raymarine ST60+ Graphic
Over companionway:
Raytheon ST60 Tri-data
Raytheon ST60 Windspeed & direction
Raytheon ST60 Closehaul windspeed & direction
Raytheon ST6000+ autopilot control
Below decks:
Raymarine HybridTouch chartplotter
Raytheon ST60 Multi
ICOM IC-M330GE DSC VHF (NEW 2026)
Sea-Me active antenna
WatchMate XB-6000 Class b AIS Transponder
GROUND TACKLE
Single stainless-steel bow roller
Electric anchor windlass
Bruce type anchor mounted beneath bowsprit with 30m chain
Kedge anchor with 10m chain + 40m rope
GENERAL EQUIPMENT
Sprayhood with stainless-steel frame and grabrail
Bimini
Wheel cover
Winch covers
Winch pockets
Outboard bracket
Midship cleats
Fenders & warps
CD/Stereo
Stainless-steel bathing ladder
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Stainless-steel pulpit & pushpit
Guardwires and stanchions
Teak grabrails on either side of raised coachroof
Stainless-steel grabrails on either side of companionway
Liferaft storage under helm seat
Fire extinguishers - Dry powder (NEW 2023)
Fire blanket
Fire Angel smoke alarm
Carbon monoxide alarm
Deck light
Navigation lights: steaming, masthead tri-colour, bow & stern
Danbuoy
Horseshoe lifebuoy
Seago Rescue Sling (NEW 2024)
Jackstays
Manual & electric bilge pumps
Secondary manual roaming bilge pump
Emergency tiller
Ancasta are acting as brokers for the vendor who is not selling in the course of business unless otherwise stated. These details are prepared from information provided by the vendor and are intended only as a guide to give a fair description of the vessel but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute part of any contract.
A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and to have the vessel fully surveyed by a qualified marine surveyor. Details are supplied on the understanding that all negotiations shall be through Ancasta brokerages. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice. Please Note: where the vessel's status shows as "Preliminary", details of the vessel have not yet been confirmed by the Vendor.
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Broker Comments
The Dehler 41 CR belongs to Dehler's cruiser line, offering a balance of performance and comfort for both competitive sailing and extended cruising. The “CR” designation indicates a focus on cruiser-racer capabilities, providing stability, sail handling efficiency, and onboard amenities suitable for longer voyages. Produced primarily in the late 1990s and early 2000s, it is highly regarded for successfully balancing sporty sailing capabilities with robust, comfortable amenities suited for long-distance bluewater cruising. Key Features & Sailing Performance: - Judel/Vrolijk Performance: Known for their fast-racing yachts, the designers gave the 41 CR a nimble underwater profile (fin keel with bulb and spade rudder) that allows it to point exceptionally close to the wind and perform brilliantly in light air. - Deck Layout: Optimized for efficient shorthanded or solo sailing. It features self-tailing winches, lines led aft to the cockpit, an integrated central console, and a comfortable, secure cockpit area for active cruising. - German Build Quality: Dehler yachts of this era are praised for their rigid hull construction, excellent joinery, and reliable electrical systems.