What the fleet has seen
The Dragonfly 36, as the fleet has seen it
Derived from the videos the fleet has analysed of this model. ▶ marks open the moment aboard.
The Dragonfly 36 is a 2025-era fractional sloop trimaran designed by Jens Quorning and Steen Olsen and built by Quorning Boats. It measures 11.6 meters LOA with an 8.1-meter beam and 2.0-meter draft, displacing 6000 kg. The trimaran features asymmetrical floats angled at 8 degrees to optimize performance at speeds up to 20 knots, and its construction incorporates carbon fiber in structural joints for reduced weight and increased strength.watch The standard model includes a 21-horsepower engine, with an optional 29-horsepower upgrade and a bow thruster. The Dragonfly 36 is offered in Touring and Performance versions, with the Touring rig featuring a 61 m2 main and the Performance rig a taller mast with a 73 m2 main.4:04 Aboard SEILmagasinet, the boat reached 21 knots during testing in winds exceeding 15 meters per second.6:44 The cockpit layout, which includes integrated shroud chainplates and Andersen winches, mirrors the larger Dragonfly 40.2:45 The vessel has two cabins and one head, though its narrow waterline, which widens above the surface to maximize interior volume, means the galley's refrigerator can be difficult to access while heeled. The Dragonfly 36's folding ama system allows it to fit a standard marina slip, but adds a system to operate and maintain.7:28 Aboard Lady K Sailing, the Dragonfly 36's shallow draft, which draws only two feet with the centerboard raised, allows access to shallow anchorages in areas like the Bahamas and Florida Keys.6:48 The boat is sensitive to payload, unlike monohulls that tolerate extra gear without penalty.5:48
