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This remarkable sailing trimaran stands out with its new innovative wave-piercing main hull design, ensuring smooth and efficient sailing. With a strong emphasis on easy handling and shorthanded sailing, the DRAGONFLY 36 is perfect for families and sailing enthusiasts alike.

Step aboard and experience the spacious cockpit that invites relaxation and social interaction, complemented by a stylish, modern interior that seamlessly blends comfort and practicality. This exceptional cruiser/racer sets a new standard for offshore sailing, prioritizing both safety and family-friendly features, making it an ideal choice for unforgettable voyages.

Join the next generation of sailors with the DRAGONFLY 36, where performance meets elegance and every journey becomes a memorable adventure.

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The new DRAGONFLY 36 Performance Cruiser, a cutting-edge sailing trimaran where innovative design seamlessly integrates with exceptional functionality, all specifically engineered for those who crave adventure on the open seas. This remarkable cruiser/racer has been meticulously crafted for both seasoned sailors and adventurous families, standing out with its pioneering wave-piercing main hull and float design. This unique feature not only enhances the DRAGONFLY 36's aesthetics but also significantly boosts its performance by more buoyancy in the bow and also allowing for more smooth, safe and efficient sailing, even when navigating through choppy waters or adverse weather conditions. 

The unique and revolutionary DRAGONFLY SWING WING system – introduced 35 years ago – reduces the 8.12 m beam to only 3.7 m in seconds, using no tools. The DRAGONFLY 36 introduces for the first time an all-composite high-tech construction, making the DRAGONFLY SWING WING system simpler, lighter, stronger and easier to maintain.

The DRAGONFLY 36 steps into a new era in construction and design at Quorning Boats in Denmark, where more composite engineering is implemented in the structural design. Many fine element calculations backed up with physical strength tests to ensure a stronger and homogeneous construction by also using more infusion and complex tooling for the composite parts. All this to optimize production, weight, strength, lifetime and maintenance and at the end also for lower costs. The DRAGONFLY 36 has been over 2 years in development and is a high tech quality construction in all details.  

The DRAGONFLY 36 is engineered to excel in a variety of sailing scenarios, from spirited weekends on the water to long-distance offshore cruising. With its lightweight construction and expertly calibrated sail plan, this cruiser is designed for easy handling—making shorthanded sailing accessible and enjoyable. Whether you’re a solo sailor, a couple, or a family of four, the DRAGONFLY 36 simplifies the sailing process, allowing you to focus on the thrill of the adventure rather than the complexities of handling.

The DRAGONFLY 36 will be available in two versions, both with carbon masts. The TOURING version with self-tacking jib system and the PERFORMANCE version with a taller rig and larger overlapping furling headsail.

Step aboard and immerse yourself in the spacious cockpit, an inviting area designed for relaxation, social interaction, and enjoying the breath-taking views. Featuring comfortable seating with all lines and sail-handling-gear lead towards the twin helm wheels, without interrupting the people relaxing in front. The cockpit becomes a centerpiece for shared laughter and memorable experiences as you sail together with family and friends.

The modern, stylish standard ash (optional elm) interior has been carefully thought out to incorporate both comfort and practicality, with features like a fully equipped galley, multifunctional living spaces, and extensive natural light flooding through the boat. The design encourages a sense of togetherness, whether you’re preparing a meal or sharing a sunset view over a glass of your favorite beverage.

The onboard experience is enhanced by storage solutions and an ergonomic layout, allowing for a clutter-free environment. This attention to detail extends to the interior finishes, where high-quality materials meet aesthetics, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes you feel at home, no matter where your journey takes you.

Join the next generation of sailors with the DRAGONFLY 36 Performance Cruiser. Whether embarking on a spontaneous day sail or planning an exhilarating long distance voyage, this sailing Trimaran redefines the standard for performance cruising, empowering you to explore the beauty of the open water with confidence, comfort, and unparalleled style. Experience a sailing lifestyle that goes beyond mere transportation, as each moment aboard the DRAGONFLY 36 becomes a cherished memory waiting to be created.

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To inform and illustrate recommended service, maintenance, and refitting on an older Dragonfly, we have drawn this general information sheet. Rough elements, like strong winds and wave conditions, strong saltwater and UV do have some impact on the boat after a long sailing life.

We strongly recommend servicing and changing vital parts on your boat according to our recommendations.

This information overrules any former information you may have, as the following is based on updated knowledge.

Exchange intervals of structural parts:

• Waterstays - every maximum 10 years and or by 25.000 NM. Made in special Dyeform, Python and or Compacted Strand cable quality.
• Side stays and forestay cables – every maximum 10 years or 20.000 NM. Made in Dyeform, Python and or Compacted Strand cable quality.
• Fiber Side stay cables (optional) to be replaced after 7 years and or max 20.000 NM.
• Diamond stays on the mast should be changed after 15 years at the latest, or, by max 25.000 NM. Made in Dyeform, Python and or Compacted Strand cable quality.
• Beam stop cable to forward, outside beam under trampoline – every maximum 10 years.
• Steering cables – every maximum 7 years and or by 15.000 NM. Regular visual control is strongly recommended and especially before planning longer trips.

The above listing of exchange intervals is the recommendations from the Dragonfly yard, and it is not an extension of the 2-year warranty.

Halyards and Dyneema lines need regularly visual check for wear and tear.

From January 2024 we engrave the Dragonfly logo including a production year, on all rigging terminals on structural wiring such as waterstays, side stays and diamond cables, to make it easier for you as a customer to follow the above recommended exchange intervals.

Always check very carefully that you replace cables in the VERY same type of cable quality if not ordered/replaced by the Dragonfly Yard.

Visual check of all cables is still required before and when changing the rigging. We strongly recommend focusing on side stay cables, as these easily can be bend when stepping the mast. Bended side stay cables near the terminal may cause the side stay cable to break.

On all Dragonfly’s, please regularly check the forestay cable in the top by the terminal. When furling, the spinnaker or Code-0 halyard may block the forestay, which can cause failure of the forestay cable.

Trampolines:

On all Dragonfly’s, we recommend re-stitching (sewing) along the stitching/seams of the trampolines every 6-7 years (in climates with strong UV, every 5 years). Normally, our clients change their trampolines after 10-12 years use. Please note this is a recommendation and it is still always the skipper’s responsibility to regularly check the condition of the trampolines.

Float deck Teflon pad rings:

The white 5 mm Teflon pad rings on the float deck needs to be changed every 13-15 years – this is neither critical nor structural. For easy change of these pads/rings, you just bolt off the floats from the wings by the one bolt in each end of the Wing/beam.

Quick-Links:

Over many years, Quorning Boats has used the riggings links, so-called Quick-links, in the Dragonfly production quite often. When replacing these Quick-links, it is of utmost importance to purchase links of same high quality or similar products carrying same strength (working load). Many products look the same, but do NOT carry the same strength/loads. If you are not sure about this, please contact your local dealer or the Dragonfly Yard.

Caution for all painted surfaces on the boat and mast.

Painted surfaces may NOT be covered with Plastic or other non-breathable materials, as water and condensation cannot be lead away from the painted surfaces, and these are not able to dry.

When water is stuck between the Paint and a non-breathable or non-ventilated material, blisters can occur between the paint and the gelcoat or the carbon sections of the mast.

Due to these circumstances, the permanent use of Ex. Matt-Fenders (long flat fenders) cannot be recommended, as water and Condensation can also get stuck between these and the hull, and lead to blisters in the Paint.

Quorning Boats cannot be held responsible for Blisters in the paint occurred due covering the painted surfaces with non-breathable materials.

Ordering Parts:

Original spare parts can be ordered at Quorning Boats at  [email protected]

Common spare parts can be shipped within one or two weeks, whereas special parts and/or custom-made parts usually are served within 6-8 weeks.

Parts ordered at Quorning Boats Denmark, will be produced in originally designed materials. Should you choose to order from other suppliers, please check that the same kind of materials are used – especially on the waterstays and other rigging parts, where stronger special Dyeform, Python and or Compacted Strand cables are needed.

All other normal maintenance for like engine, pumps, electrical systems etc. we refer to the guidelines from the manufacturer of these specific products.

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Meet the All new Dragonfly 36, where performance meets elegance and every journey becomes a memorable adventure

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The Dragonfly 32 is the perfect combination between family cruising, racing, and offshore adventures.

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The Dragonfly 28 is an excellent trailerable trimaran built for performance and cruising comfort.

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The Dragonfly 25 is an easily trailerable trimaran for sailors looking for both performance and comfort.

Dragonfly 25, dragonfly trimarans for sale in the us.

Dragonfly Trimarans are built in Denmark to extremely high standards by Quorning Boats. The current Dragonfly range extends from the trailerable 25 and 28 footers, up to the larger 32 and 40 foot models. All Dragonfly Trimarans employ their hallmark “swing wing” system for retracting the floats for docking or in the case of the 25 and 28 for easy trailering. One feature of this system is that the floats remain in the vertical orientation, which is an advantage when keeping the boat in a slip because it eliminates the issue of fouling of the outside surfaces of the floats. Another hallmark of Dragonfly trimarans is their attention to detail in the interior design and finish, creating a beautiful comfortable place to spend time inside the boat. If you are looking for a Dragonfly Trimaran for sale, Windcraft Multihulls is a US dealer located in the Southeastern United States. Contact us for more information.

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2024 Boat of the Year Best Trimaran: Dragonfly 40 Ultimate

• By Dave Reed
• December 20, 2023

“Classy.” That was the first word that came to mind for Boat of the Year judge Mike Ingham when he stepped aboard the formidable 40-foot trimaran from Dragonfly, an unexpected and welcome late entry to the competition in Annapolis. “It almost feels as if the boat is intentionally understated but overdelivered because once you start looking closer at the details and craftsmanship, it just keeps getting more impressive.”

Builder and company owner Jens Quorning, whose family has been building trimarans in southern Denmark since 1967, says the Dragonfly 40 is the biggest boat they now build and a worthy holder of the flagship title. “Building a boat of this scale is complicated,” he says of the folding trimaran. “It takes three years to develop a new design, and this is for owners looking for a bigger boat, with better performance, capable of more long-distance sailing.”

The result is a powerful trimaran aimed at experienced owners who appreciate the sheer pleasure of racing and cruising on three hulls. This is not your average production multihull. It is a powerful and luxurious sailing machine capable of knocking off fast miles in comfort. Slip down below and you’re immediately immersed in a master class of woodwork and joinery. There are berths for four, including a giant master under the cockpit, plenty of standing headroom, and a comfortable salon and galley arrangement that’s monohull-cozy. “We do not offer a big house on the water,” Quorning tells the judges. “But if you really want a fine and elegant yacht with double-digit sailing, this is what we do.”

For our tests, Dragonfly presented its Ultimate edition, the midrange version. An upscaled Performance model is an all-carbon version with a taller mast. And in the lightest wind of the week, sub-10 knots, the trimaran teased the judges with its potential. Still, in the light stuff, the boat delivered a winning experience.

“It was a dream to sail upwind and downwind, almost effortlessly,” Ingham says. “With the gennaker up, at about 100 degrees true, we were going faster than the wind, and with winch pods on each side of the steering wheel, everything was as ergonomic as you could possibly imagine. The electric winches made it a cinch to furl and unfurl the headsails through the tacks and jibes, and the sails trimmed in perfectly every time.”

The feather-light feel of the helm, Ingham adds, was as smooth as a balanced dinghy. “With tiny movements on the wheel, the boat would immediately respond, but I could also walk away from the helm for a few minutes and the boat would stay right on track. Crazy—I think it steered itself better than I did.”

That’s the trait of a good trimaran, Greg Stewart says. The Dragonfly 40 has a lot of buoyancy in the bows, and while the center hull is substantial, the tall trussed rig and square top mainsail provide plenty of power. “The biggest thing that struck me is how easily accessible everything is,” Stewart says. “Clearly, every detail is painstakingly thought out, and I can’t believe how beautifully built the interior is. It’s top-notch, from the glasswork to the paintwork inside and out. Down below, we were all blown away by the finish.”

There’s no denying the boat is expensive at upward of $1 million, but the test boat had quality race sails, a full electric-winch package, and a long list of high-spec extras. At nearly 15,000 pounds light, it’s a substantial boat—not trailerable, but foldable with Dragonfly’s trademark technique that Corning describes as mimicking parallel rules. The floats are 2 feet longer than the center hull, with buoyancy pushed well forward into the reversed bows, and the center hull is narrow at the waterline before sweeping upward to a high and hard chine. This pronounced hull shape allows for the generous amount of headroom, and high bench seats that flank a long centerline table, which can, of course, drop down to create a double-size berth.

Allen noted that the center hull’s wide side decks provide a secure pathway to the bow, rather than across the trampolines. He was also impressed with the ease of sailing the boat and the comfort belowdecks. “When we were doing 9 knots, I went below and there was silence. It’s comfortable and beautiful. It would be a blast to do some long point-to-point racing on it, doublehanded or with like a crew of four, max.”

Stewart agreed, adding that beyond its noteworthy gunkholing attributes, the engine is well aft on the center hull, allowing it to be motored safely into shallow anchorages. The daggerboard is mechanically raised into the trunk, and the rudder kicks up. “I also think it would be great for a distance race or rally type of event,” Stewart says. “Its performance and versatility are what appeal to me, but the build quality is what really sets it apart.”

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Sailboat Review: Dragonfly 40

• By Herb McCormick
• December 18, 2024

Over the years, I’ve had rewarding ­opportunities to meet many boatbuilders. The most successful ones—and by “­success,” I mean not only regarding the vessels they ­produce, but also the ­satisfaction they derive from perfecting their craft—all share a ­common trait: passion. 

During this past fall’s 2024  Boat of the Year contest , the most passionate of all the talented designers and builders was quite easily a lean, energetic fellow named Jens Quorning, the current CEO of the long-standing Danish outfit that produces Dragonfly trimarans.

As our judges toured the company’s latest creation, the Dragonfly 40 Performance Cruiser (which ultimately earned the title of Best Performance Trimaran), Quorning said something that rang especially true to me after we sailed the ­three-hulled wonder: “We sell fun. Fun means speed. That’s what we do.” 

Quorning’s father, Børge, launched the company, mainly focused on building wooden powerboats, in 1967. But he was also a sailor, and was smitten when a friend took him for a daysail on an old Arthur Piver-designed trimaran, so much so that he began dabbling in tris too. It wasn’t until Jens joined the family enterprise around 1980 that they dropped the power line entirely to focus on sailboats, starting with a 25-footer. 

“The name Dragonfly came because of the elegance of the insect, its wings, and how easily it flies over the water,” he said. “That’s the image we were looking for.”

The Quornings were (and are) inveterate tinkerers, and there was plenty of ­experimentation in the early years. At first, it was apparent that the rigid, fixed structure of their boats was ­problematic. That discovery led to the development of the Swing Wing system, which quickly and easily folds the amas (or, as Quorning says, the “floats”) and reduces the beam by half (from more than 27 feet to 13 feet). It became the ­signature feature in the entire Dragonfly line, which now encompasses five models from 25 to 40 feet.  

When it comes to speed, with all boats (but especially multihulls), light means might. Saving weight in the rig and laminate translates to power and quickness underway. To that end, there are four versions of the 40, all of which sport trim carbon rigs of varying heights, depending on each owner’s particular need for speed. 

The Touring and Ultimate versions are cruising-oriented and laid up with a foam core, vinylester resin, and biaxial fibers. The C Ultimate and C Performance models are no-holds-barred rockets that employ carbon in the central hull, bulkheads and centerboard trunk. If you’re going to race, you’ll go for the carbon construction. Then hold on to your hat. 

Aesthetically, to me, this is a pretty boat: low, lean and understated. I was surprised to see the twin wheels, but they position the driver outboard of the central hull and ­provide easy access to the open transom. Of course, all the running rig is led aft for quick and simple maneuvers. The reverse, wave-piercing entries on the bows of the floats no doubt are efficient, but they also look cool. The bow on the central hull tapers into a natural bowsprit (a dedicated sprit is an option) for the twin headsails and the ground tackle, and there’s a bow ladder to disembark forward, apparently a common practice in Scandinavian waters. 

I mean this next bit in the best way possible: If you look up the word “obsessed” in a Danish dictionary, you might come across a photo of Quorning. There is nothing, not a single feature, that he hasn’t considered, tested and reconsidered. The various sheet leads, barber haulers, and preventers for the mainsail, jib, and code zero are ­perfection. Below, the furniture and joiner work are executed to a high degree, and the space is beautifully maximized. The centerboard trunk doubles as a long dining table. The forward cabin is accessed through a lovely oval doorway. There’s even a nifty double berth abaft the companionway steps beneath the cockpit.

All that said, the boat’s ­purpose is an exceptional sailing experience. During our dock inspections, Quorning set a high bar when he said: “This is a fast, comfortable, easy-sailing cruising boat where you can make double-­digit speeds most of the time, which means 10-plus knots. In 15 knots, you do 15. That’s where the fun starts. In 20 knots, I can’t guarantee 20, but with 22 knots, I can guarantee 20 knots.”

Alas, our test-sail day dawned with a mere zephyr of breeze, only 5 or 6 knots. Little did I know, the fine sailing would still leave quite an impression.

The Elvstrom EPEX sails (a blend of carbon and Technora fibers) were superb. The full-battened main was a powerhouse, and the twin headsails, set off by a pair of recessed Facnor furlers, allowed quick gear shifts depending on the point of sail. The steering was pinpoint accurate. And lo and behold, in just over 5 knots of breeze, we made better than 6 knots. Yes, faster than the wind. 

I was shocked, but Quorning wasn’t. Like the man said: It’s what they do.

Herb McCormick is a CW editor-at-large and was a 2024 Boat of the Year judge.

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Dragonfly 25

exhilarating lightweight trimaran

The Dragonfly Trimaran 25 is a high-performance trailer sailer that is easy to handle for camping and racing.

The Dragonfly 25 Trimaran is available in two versions: a Touring version for family cruising and the more powerful and dynamic Sport version for racing in the fast lane. The boat is a multifunctional multihull and can easily be sailed and handled single-handed. You can keep the boat moored folded in a normal narrow marina slip or even dry sail the boat. Set-up time for rigging up the boat on the trailer until you go sailing is approximately 2 hours for two persons. The Dragonfly Trimaran 25 has been designed based on the new principle of higher volume floats. The volume of the outrigger is 150%, which gives the boat great stability and high acceleration. The new wave-piercing design of the floats follows the latest concepts and trends in the multi-hull racing world. This is not the only advantage for the sailing qualities of the boat, but also when it comes to the spray and sophisticated styling that characterizes the Dragonfly 25. The boat is surprisingly dry to sail due to the hull design.

You can anchor in shallow water anytime or even moor the boat on a sandy beach. You can always find shelter from the wind on a leeward coast or throw an anchor out the back and tie up ashore to a tree - this feature is unbeatable.

Exclusive and functional interior

The Dragonfly Trimaran 25 offers comfortable, high-quality living quarters below deck. The big centerboard is located under the port side seat. In seconds, you can transform the main cabin table and fill in the backrest cushions. The main cabin table also works as a cockpit table. The forward cabin offers comfortable sleeping for an adult or two small children. A portable chemical toilet is optional, located in the forward cabin below the V-berth.

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