Dehler 44 SQ

Full hull repainted in red in October 2025. Complete standing rigging replacement scheduled for the end of October 2026.

Performance & Offshore Sailing
Quille de Joie is a 2008 Dehler 44 SQ designed by Simonis Voogd and built by Dehler in Germany. A genuine performance cruiser, she combines a fast, efficient hull, deep lead-bulb keel and carbon rig with the strength and comfort required for offshore sailing.

Her cutter rig, with furling staysail in addition to the genoa, is particularly well suited to long-distance cruising, allowing the sail plan to be reduced progressively and keeping the boat well balanced in stronger conditions. Her carbon mast, bowsprit and spinnaker pole are complemented by a versatile sail wardrobe including Hydranet mainsail and genoa, Code 5, gennaker and three spinnakers.

Three electric winches, a Raymarine autopilot with remote control make her particularly well suited to short-handed sailing while the three-blade folding propeller helps reduce drag under sail.

Cruising Autonomy
For extended cruising, Quille de Joie is very well equipped with a Dessalator Freedom 60 watermaker, Watt & Sea hydrogenerator, 400 L fresh-water capacity, recently renewed house batteries and Iridium Go satellite communications.

Comfort & Equipment
The interior offers three double cabins and two bathrooms, together with a well-equipped galley including two refrigerators, three-burner stove and oven.

Her cruising inventory also includes a Zodiac tender with Mercury outboard, Delta and Fortress anchors, liferaft, storm jib, offshore safety equipment, spares and tools.

Recent Upgrades
Full hull repaint in red - October 2025
Antifouling - October 2025
Complete standing rigging replacement - scheduled for October 2026
House batteries - November 2025
Fixed VHF - October 2025
Lazy bag - 2025
Main anchor - 2024
Survey completed - February 2024, available on request

Quille de Joie is an attractive option for sailors looking for genuine performance together with the sail-plan flexibility, autonomy and equipment required for serious offshore cruising.