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Dragonfly 25

The compact trailerable trimaran that started a new era.

2009 – present · Jens Quorning

Dragonfly 25 trimaran — © Dragonfly / Quorning Boats

Overview

The Dragonfly 25 is the smallest model in the modern Dragonfly range, but it punches well above its weight. Designed as a fully trailerable trimaran, it brings the legendary Dragonfly sailing experience to owners who want the freedom of cruising different sailing grounds without ever needing a marina berth.

Despite its compact length, the boat offers a surprisingly spacious cockpit, a clever interior with two berths and basic galley facilities, and the unmistakable Dragonfly Swing Wing system that lets the amas fold in just minutes. With a beam reduced from over five metres on the water down to a road-legal 2.5 metres on the trailer, the boat is genuinely ready to go anywhere.

Sailors regularly describe the 25 as a perfect dayboat for couples and small families that still has the speed and stability needed for coastal passages. It is one of the most popular Dragonflies on the second-hand market, in large part because of how few compromises it makes for its size.

History & development

Launched at the 2009 boat show season, the Dragonfly 25 was developed to fill a clear gap below the Dragonfly 28 — a smaller, lighter, even more affordable trimaran that retained the build quality of its bigger siblings. It quickly became one of the brand’s best-selling models.

A "Sport" version was added shortly after launch, with a taller carbon mast, larger sail plan and a sportier rudder, aimed at owners who wanted to extract maximum performance from the platform. Over the years the 25 has received continuous refinements to deck layout, rigging and interior fit-out, while the core hull and Swing Wing geometry have remained largely unchanged.

Specifications

Length overall7.75 m

Beam (sailing)5.50 m

Beam (folded)2.50 m

Draft (board up / down)0.40 m / 1.50 m

Displacement950 kg

Sail area (main + jib)38 m²

Berths2 + 2

Engine4 – 8 hp outboard

On the water

The Dragonfly 25 sails like a much larger boat. The fine-entry hulls slice cleanly through chop, the wide stance from the amas keeps the boat upright, and a well-tuned rig will see double-digit speeds without drama. Light helm, predictable behaviour at the limit and the ability to fly a hull just enough to feel alive make it equally rewarding for new multihull sailors and experienced racers.

Who it's for

Couples, families with one or two children, and active sailors who want a fast trailerable platform for weekend cruising and the occasional regatta. Also a strong choice for anyone moving from a dinghy to their first keelboat without giving up performance.