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Dragonfly 1000
Designer: Børge Quorning  ·  Builder: Quorning Boats  ·  First built: 1990
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About the Dragonfly 1000

With limited technical specifications available, the Dragonfly 1000 represents part of the Danish Dragonfly trimaran lineage known for innovative folding designs and impressive performance capabilities. This multihull sailing craft carries forward the brand's reputation for creating versatile boats that bridge the gap between racing excitement and practical cruising functionality. Dragonfly trimarans have earned recognition in the sailing community for their unique folding mechanism, allowing the outer hulls to fold against the central hull for convenient storage and transport. This engineering innovation makes the boat particularly appealing to sailors with limited marina space or those seeking trailer-ability options. The design philosophy typically emphasizes speed and stability, characteristics that make these boats suitable for both coastal cruising and competitive sailing scenarios. The trimaran configuration provides exceptional stability compared to monohulls while maintaining the ability to achieve impressive speeds in favorable conditions. Given the Dragonfly heritage, potential buyers can expect thoughtful Danish craftsmanship and attention to detail in construction. These boats generally appeal to sailors seeking performance-oriented multihull sailing with practical considerations for storage and transport, making them popular choices for those wanting racing capability without sacrificing cruising comfort entirely.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 32.75 ft / 9.98 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 30.50 ft / 9.30 m
Beam 24.92 ft / 7.60 m
Max Draft 5.58 ft / 1.70 m
Min Draft 1.84 ft / 0.56 m
Displacement 5,000.00 lb / 2,268 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 665.00 ft² / 61.78 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Trimaran Cbrd.
Rigging Type Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar)
Construction FG
Designer Børge Quorning
Builder Quorning Boats
First Built 1990
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
36.49
How It Compares

vs. Ker 33, Sun Fast 3300 Jeanneau, X 99

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Dimensions
LOA
Dragonfly 1000 ★
32.8 ft
Ker 33
32.8 ft
Sun Fast 3300 Jeanneau
32.8 ft
X 99
32.7 ft
LWL
Dragonfly 1000 ★
30.5 ft
Ker 33
32.8 ft
Sun Fast 3300 Jeanneau
30.5 ft
X 99
27.7 ft
Beam
Dragonfly 1000 ★
24.9 ft
Ker 33
12.0 ft
Sun Fast 3300 Jeanneau
11.2 ft
X 99
9.7 ft
Displacement
Dragonfly 1000 ★
5 lbs
Ker 33
8 lbs
Sun Fast 3300 Jeanneau
7 lbs
X 99
6 lbs
Ballast
Dragonfly 1000 ★
Ker 33
3 lbs
Sun Fast 3300 Jeanneau
3 lbs
X 99
2 lbs
Sail Area
Dragonfly 1000 ★
665 sq ft
Ker 33
521 sq ft
Sun Fast 3300 Jeanneau
570 sq ft
X 99
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Dragonfly 1000 ★
36.5
Ker 33
20.5
Sun Fast 3300 Jeanneau
23.3
X 99
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Dragonfly 1000 ★
Ker 33
Sun Fast 3300 Jeanneau
41.4 %
X 99
45.7 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Dragonfly 1000 ★
Ker 33
14.3
Sun Fast 3300 Jeanneau
15.3
X 99
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Dragonfly 1000 ★
Ker 33
2.37
Sun Fast 3300 Jeanneau
2.26
X 99
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Dragonfly 1000 ★
Ker 33
Sun Fast 3300 Jeanneau
121
X 99
132
Hull Speed
Dragonfly 1000 ★
Ker 33
7.7 kts
Sun Fast 3300 Jeanneau
7.4 kts
X 99
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