What the fleet has seen
The Dragonfly 40, as the fleet has seen it
Derived from the videos the fleet has analysed of this model. ▶ marks open the moment aboard.
The Dragonfly 40 is a 12.4-meter performance trimaran, designed by Jens Quorning and Steen Olsen and built by Quorning Boats since 2020, featuring a fractional sloop rig and a trimaran cbrd. hull. It is designed for high-speed cruising, capable of reaching speeds up to 24 knots.2:23 The boat incorporates a "Swing Wing" folding system that reduces its 8.4-meter beam to 4.0 meters in 45 seconds, allowing it to fit into standard monohull marina slips.2:38 Standard construction includes a carbon fiber mast, and the vessel displaces 5800 kg, with a lighter C Ultimate Carbon version displacing 4800 kg.2:44 It features a lifting centerboard and kick-up rudders for beaching, and a Yanmar 40-horsepower engine is mounted in the stern.4:16 The interior offers a two-cabin layout with handmade finishes, though storage is limited compared to monohulls.5:23 Aboard El Viaje de Bohemia, the crew noted its performance-oriented design and narrow interior, characterizing it as a weekend vessel rather than a long-term liveaboard.8:23 The Dragonfly 40 is available in Touring, Ultimate, C Ultimate Carbon, and C Performance versions, with varying rig sizes and construction options, including carbon Pre-Preg autoclave construction for C versions.
