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Multihull of a sensible size

23 January 2025 · 5 min · 1K views · Düsseldorf

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The Dragonfly 36 trimaran features asymmetrical floats designed with an 8-degree angle to optimize sailing performance at speeds up to 20 knots.Watch Construction utilizes carbon fiber in structural joints to reduce weight and increase strength compared to previous steel-based designs.0:58 The cockpit layout mirrors the larger Dragonfly 40, featuring integrated shroud chainplates, Andersen winches, and heated EVA deck seating.2:20 A 21-horsepower engine comes standard, with an optional 29-horsepower upgrade and a bow thruster.1:28 The vessel includes two cabins and one head.4:41 The standard version carries a 61-square-meter mainsail, while the Performance version features a taller mast with a 73-square-meter mainsail.4:23 Priced at 7.1 million Norwegian kroner, the standard model costs approximately 3 million kroner less than the Dragonfly 40.4:46 The design prioritizes reduced friction with a narrow center hull and a high-aspect rudder blade similar to racing windsurf fins.1:43

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