The Dehler 36 CWS Top is a yacht that does so many things exceptionally well. She is easy to sail yet fast and capable, with sleek good looks and surprisingly comfortable accommodation offering an abundance of storage.
How does the 36 CWS achieve this? Her celebrated designer, E. G. van de Stadt—renowned for creating seaworthy, well-balanced yachts—pulled out all the stops with this model. The Central Winch System brings all control lines back to the cockpit, where a single electric winch handles halyards and adjustments within easy reach of the helmsman. The self-tacking jib removes yet another task for those sailing single-handed or with a small crew.
At anchor or alongside, the interior is remarkable for a yacht of this size. The saloon features a generous C- shaped sofa and a large drop-leaf table, ideal for entertaining family and friends. Both cabins offer very large double berths, and storage is everywhere—even on the backs of the cabin doors.
Ceres is a comprehensively equipped example of the Dehler 36 CWS, the Top specification features upgraded interior woodwork, rather than the more spartan offering of the standard model and features 2022 standing rigging, Eberspächer heating, electric anchor windlass, radar, autopilot, hot and cold running water, a front-loading fridge with ice box, and much more. Her owners have kept her in Poole and maintained her conscientiously and continuously.
For further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact Peter Keats by phone, email or WhatsApp.
Construction, Rig & Machinery
GRP Hull, deck and superstructure
Fin keel
Spade rudder with wheel steering
Rudder bearing replaced in 2019
Midship mooring/spring cleats
APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS:
Length Overall: 11.00m (36'1")
Length Waterline: 9.00m (29'6")
Beam: 3.5m (11'6")
Draft: 1.85m (6'1")
Displacement: 5,600kg
Ballast: 2,400kg
Rig
Fractionally rigged sloop
Dehler Central Winch System (CWS) with all lines led back to the helm via clutches
Aluminium mast and spars
Spinnaker pole
Whisker pole
Stainless steel standing rigging replaced in December 2022
Self tacking jib track
Furlex foresail furler
2 Mainsail reefs with single line reefing
Lazyjacks with stackbag (New 2017)
Adjustable backstay
Adjustable line & wire kicker
Main halyard replaced in 2020
WINCHES:
Harken 44 two speed electric winch (for the CWS), new 2009
2 x Lewmar 30 self tailing foresail winches
SAILS:
Fully battened mainsail by Crusader Sails in 2017
Furling jib by Crusader Sails in 2023
Machinery
Yanmar 3GM30F 27hp diesel engine
954cc three cylinder motor with fresh water cooling
Serviced by the owner
4,112 hours run
Shaft drive to two blade folding propeller
Volvo Penta water lubricated shaft seal
Ambassador rope cutter
Maximum speed: 6 knots approx
Cruising speed: 5.5 knots approx
Single lever throttle/shift
ELECTRICS:
1 x 12v engine start battery with isolator
2 x 12v 190Ah Varta domestic batteries (New 2024) with isolator
Batteries charged by engine alternator, Rutland Windcharger and Sterling ProCharge Ultra 40A shore power battery charger (New 2017)
Sterling Pro Reg B alternator regulator
Sterling Power Manager battery status and current usage display
2 x 12V accessory outlets
Shore power inlet with RCD
Shore power outlets to all cabins
TANKAGE:
1 x 150 litre (33 gallon) fuel tank
1 x 240 litre (53 gallon) water tank
WATER SYSTEM:
Pressurised hot and cold water system
Jabsco water pump replaced in 2017
Water heated by engine calorifier and 240v shore power immersion heater
Jabsco Aqua Filter for drinking water (Replacement cartridge required)
Accommodation & Inventory
Sleeps five in two cabins and the saloon
TOP upgrade to the interior joinery
Eberspacher diesel fired warm air heating with outlets to all cabins and the heads
FORWARD CABIN:
Large double berth with storage below
High level storage lockers
Reading lights
Ensuite access to the...
Hand basin with hot and cold mixer and storage below
Shelf for toiletries
Cup holders
Large hanging locker
Overhead hatch to deck
SALOON:
Large C shaped settee with storage below
Large drop leaf saloon table
Numerous high level storage lockers
Shelf with fiddle
Overhead hatch to deck
GALLEY:
Linear galley with extensive work top
Stainless steel double sink with hot and cold mixer
3 burner gas cooker with oven and grill
Front loading refrigerator with ice box
Numerous high and low level storage lockers and drawers
Dedicated storage for glasses, cutlery and crockery
NAVIGATION AREA:
Dedicated fold away navigator's seat
Chart table with storage below
Locker
Chart light
Electrical distribution panel with guages
AFT CABIN:
Large double berth
Changing seat with storage below
Reading lights
High level locker
Hanging locker
Opening port hatch
HEADS/SHOWER COMPARTMENT
Jabsco sea toilet with folding GRP seat for showering
Stainless steel handbasin with hot and cold mixer/shower wand
Numerous high and low level storage lockers
2 x Cup holders
Toilet roll holder
Mirror
Opening port hatch
Inventory
NAVIGATION AIDS:
AT THE HELM....
Garmin compass
2 x Raymarine ST60 Multi multifunction displays
Raymarine ST60 Wind
Raymarine ST60 CH Wind
Raymarine ST4000+ autopilot controller
AT THE CHART TABLE...
Raymarine SL72 Pathfinder Plus radar display
Furuno GP-32 GPS with USB PC connectivity
Weatherdock easyAIS AIS receiver
Raymarine ST60 Tridata (Log, speed and depth)
Simrad RD68 DSC VHF radio
Plastimo clock and barometer
Navigation lights
GROUND TACKLE:
CQR Anchor with chain and warp
Simpson Lawrence electric anchor windlass (New motor 2017)
GENERAL EQUIPMENT:
2 x Horseshoe lifebuoys
Man overboard sling
Amos gas detector
Stainless steel boarding ladder
Sprayhood with grab rail (New 2022)
Pushpit mounted outboard bracket
Fenders and warps
Boat hook
Cockpit table
Cockpit shower
Folding helmsman's seat
Crockery, cutlery and glassware
Sony stereo radio/CD/MP3 player
Owner's Comments
My father bought Ceres in 2008 to replace his much-loved Sigma 33. With advancing years he wanted a yacht better suited to short-handed sailing, but still capable of strong performance — something very important to him as an avid Sigma racer. The Dehler 36 CWS offered exactly what he was looking for.
I sailed regularly with Dad, and we had some of our best times aboard Ceres. We made countless trips across the Channel to Saint-Vaast, a favourite destination, with Maison Gosselin providing the finest ingredients for some alfresco dining. We also enjoyed many passages to Cherbourg, Weymouth and throughout the Solent. With his partner, Dad made two-month cruises along the north coasts of Normandy and Brittany, exploring further afield.
Dad took great care of Ceres — she was his pride and joy. The new sails and standing rigging show that he never hesitated to invest in her. As an engineer by profession, he genuinely enjoyed maintaining her.
Dad died in May this year after a short illness, having actively sailed Ceres right up until September 2024. While arranging his affairs, I kept a close eye on the boat, keeping her clean and running the engine regularly. I would have loved to keep Ceres in the family, but I simply don’t have the time to run and maintain her. It is with great sadness that I now offer her for sale.