IK heb aanvullende informatie over de boot.
Hier staat de boot:
www.boat24.com/nl/zeilboten/de...er-38/detail/694270/
Dit is een analyse/technical review.
Based on technical specifications for the Dehler 38/38 SQ, a shallow keel (1.6m–1.85m) paired with a carbon mast is not inherently "too low" in terms of ballast ratio or safety, but it is a specific configuration that favors easier cruising and, in some cases, better light-wind performance over maximum upwind stability.
Here is a breakdown of the technical, stability, and performance factors:
1. Ballast Ratio & Stability
Shallow Keel Weight: Shallow draft options often have slightly more total ballast weight (e.g., 2,750kg on some 38 models) compared to competition deep-keel versions to compensate for the lack of depth, resulting in a decent or even higher percentage of ballast.
Righting Moment: While the weight is higher up (shallow keel), the ballast ratio is often optimized to provide adequate stability for the vessel's, CE Category A rating.
Verdict: The ballast ratio is likely not "too low" for safety, but it will not be as stiff as the competition keel (2.2m+) in heavy air.
2. The Carbon Mast Impact
Weight Savings: A carbon mast (such as the Pauger rig option) is significantly lighter than the standard aluminum mast.
Stability Benefit: A lighter mast reduces the center of gravity, which acts as "free" ballast, helping to counteract the reduced righting moment of the shallow keel.
Performance: The carbon mast often allows for a slightly taller rig or more sail area (e.g., +9 sq. m), which improves speed in lighter winds.
3. Performance Considerations
Heeling: The combination of a shallower, less efficient keel and a powerful, taller carbon rig means this setup may heel more quickly in gusts compared to the deep-keel/alloy mast combo.
Handling: The boat will likely require earlier reefing in a breeze to maintain optimal performance and keep the boat from being overpowered.
Optimal Use: This configuration is ideal for those who need to draft less (cruising shallow areas) but still want the stiff, responsive feel of a modern performance cruiser, aided by the lighter weight aloft.
Conclusion: The shallow keel + carbon mast is a smart engineering compromise, using weight savings in the rig to make up for the reduced efficiency of the shallower keel, ensuring the boat remains stiff enough for a performance-oriented cruiser.
Kortom, het kan een goede configuratie zijn. Het is zeker veilig. Er zal zeker eerder gereefd moeten worden. Minder goed op de Noordzee. Het is een compromise. Ik hoor graag jullie advies