The Dehler Optima 98 A, built in 1979, is a sturdy and well-maintained 9.80-meter sailboat. It is equipped with a battened mainsail from 2010 and a furling genoa from 2012, supported by a Harken furler. Other sails include a light wind sail that has seen little use and an unused orange storm jib. The boat is powered by a reliable Nanni Diesel 3.2 engine (21 HP), installed in 2014 with Saildrive and a three-blade propeller, totaling 1160 hours of operation. The engine is complemented by a 60-liter diesel tank, filters for fuel and water, and hydraulic steering for ease of handling.
For navigation, the Dehler Optima 98 A is equipped with modern electronics, including a Raymarine ES75 chart plotter and a Raymarine ECU 200 autopilot installed in 2021. It also features active AIS, a Lowrance Link5 VHF radio (2016), a Nasa sounder, a log, and wind instruments from VDO. The boat’s onboard comforts include a 170-liter water tank, pressure water system with filters, and a well-equipped galley featuring a two-burner gas cooker with oven, a double stainless-steel sink, and a 40-liter compressor-cooled box. The cockpit is protected by a sprayhood and tent (both replaced in 2020), with additional shade provided by a new bimini installed in 2023.
The boat has been carefully upgraded and maintained over the years. The rigging was replaced in 2015, and the deck features TBS anti-slip covering added in 2019. The Lofrans anchor windlass (2020) allows for easy anchoring with a Rocna anchor and 40 meters of chain, all controllable from the cockpit. The electrical system has been modernized with 220V power (added in 2014), a 25-amp charger, LED navigation lights, and a solar panel with MPPT controller. With a pair of 100AH batteries (new in 2023), a 95AH starter battery, and a Planar diesel heater (2018), the Dehler Optima 98 A is fully equipped for comfortable cruising in various conditions. The original gelcoat is in excellent condition, further reflecting the care this boat has received over the years.
- LOA 9,80 m
Beam 3,00 m
Draft 1,35 m - Sails: Battened mainsail (2010) 20 m ²
- Lightwindsail (old/ not much used)
- Furling genoa (2012) 30 m² (Harken furler)
- Stormjib orange, not used
- Engine: Nanni Diesel 3.2 21 HP 2014 with Saildrive and 3-blade propeller, 1160 hours
- 60 Liter Diesel tank, Separ Diesel filter, Water filter.
- Hydraulic steering wheel
- Navigation: Raymarine chartplotter: ES75, Autopilot Raymarine Ecu 200 new in 2021
- Active AIS, (connected with Plotter)), Lowrance Link5 VHF radio (2016), Sounder (Nasa), Log, Wind VDO Watertank 170 Liter, pressure water pump, Water filter/Cole
- Gas cooker 2 burners with oven (pipe new 2020), Dubblesink stainless, coolbox ca. 40lt with compressor
- Sprayhood and Cockpit tent 2020
- Main drop system (2019)
- Bimini 2023
- Lofrans Anchor windlass X1/ 800 Watt (2020) control also from the Cockpit
- Rocna Anchor (2020) 15 kg, 40 Meter chain 8mm
- Radar reflector at the mast
- Planar Diesel heating 44d (2018)
- Electric: 220 Volt- (2014) and 25 Ampere charger with AEIOU, LED Navigation lights
- 2×100 AH batteries (2023) Batteries control system Votronic
- 1×95 AH Starter batterie
- Rigging replaced in 2015, TBS Antislip on Deck (2019), New LED lights in the interior, Solar panel 120 Watt with MPTT
The boat is in very good condition for its age. The Gelcoat is original and in good condition.
Location: Lefkada, Greece
Flag: Germany
