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Dragonfly 25: the versatile trailable trimaran

David Harding

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  • February 14, 2024

Equally happy cruising with the kids or flying two hulls at 20 knots, the Dragonfly 25 is a versatile trailable tri. David Harding went for a spin

A man sailing a Dragonfly 25 Sport trimaran

The Dragonfly 25 Sport is fast and trailerable. Credit: David Harding Credit: David Harding

Product Overview

Let’s say you want to hop around the coast from Emsworth to Southampton on a Wednesday morning. You step aboard in Emsworth Yacht Harbour, fire up the 6hp outboard and motor out over the sill and down through the moorings.

When you have space you round up, hoist sail, kill the engine and set off on a two-sail reach towards Hayling Island at a leisurely 10-12 knots.

It all feels a bit too gentle and you want to make progress, so you unroll the Code 0 and your speed picks up to around 15 knots as the apparent wind builds and moves forward.

As you get further down the harbour, the easterly breeze increases to around 16 knots and your boat-speed keeps climbing.

You’re not focusing on the numbers on the GPS because you’re watching the approaching gusts, the bow of the leeward hull (this boat has three), the luff of the Code 0 and how much space you have to bear away, but you see later that you recorded a peak of 17.8 knots and a 10-second maximum of 17.5 knots.

A man sailing a trimaran

The 25 is the first Dragonfly to sport reverse rake on the bows of the floats. It’s functional as well as fashionable. Credit: David Harding

After a brief pause to take some photos, you continue under Code 0 out of Chichester harbour and into the chop of Bracklesham Bay. The boat begins to bounce a bit more but stays remarkably dry.

Since it’s downwind to Southampton and you need to start sailing some deeper angles, you switch the Code 0 for the spinnaker, put the bow down – maintaining 14 knots but with a better VMG towards your destination – and continue to enjoy the ride.

In an ideal world, the story would end with the boat tied up in Southampton 90 minutes later after a downwind sleigh-ride all the way.

A speed log on a boat

Speed log: our maximum (bottom) and over a 10-second period (top). Credit: David Harding

In the real world, it did end with the boat tied up in Southampton after a perfectly pleasant passage, though a combination of shifting breezes, the odd technical issue and the desire of the boat-testing member of the two-man crew to do some upwind sailing as well meant that it took a little longer than 90 minutes.

The reason for the trip was twofold – just like the boat, in fact. I wanted to test the Dragonfly 25 Sport. So it made perfect sense for me to sail with Al Wood of Multihull Solutions on a delivery trip, using one stone to kill two birds on three hulls.

Dragonfly 25: fast and foldable

Folding trimarans tend to fold in one of two ways. The Dragonflies’ hulls rotate about a vertical axis, swinging in and aft.

In the case of the Dragonfly 25, this reduces the beam from 5.8m (19ft) to just 2.3m (7ft 7in), making her narrower than a typical modern 7.6m (25ft) monohull.

Inevitably, however, she grows longer in the process, from 25ft to just under 30ft (9m).

This is one of the fundamental differences between the Dragonflies and the other sporty trimarans you’re likely to see cruising effortlessly past you, the Farriers and Corsairs.

The latter pair (with common ancestry in Ian Farrier) have hulls that rotate through 90° about a horizontal axis.

A Dragonfly 25 on a trailer

Narrow beam when folded, combined with a weight of just over a ton, simplifies trailing

This means that the boats stay the same length when folded, but the topsides of the floats become immersed.

The Dragonflies’ mechanism is delightfully simple to operate.

To fold each hull in, you release the line marked ‘fold out’ and pull the one marked ‘fold in’.

To unfold again, you reverse the process, winching the ‘fold out’ line the last inch or two to make sure it’s tight. Then the structure is remarkably rigid, as it needs to be on a boat capable of sailing at 20 knots on one hull.

The simplicity of the operation belies the complexity of the calculations necessary to make it all work.

Extensive use was made of 3D modelling, followed by CNC tooling to ensure the project moved from concept to completion as swiftly as possible. It was indeed a remarkably swift operation.

A man sitting on a the trampoline of a trimaran yacht

Most of the time the helm station is the windward trampoline. Credit: David Harding

The Dragonfly 25 was announced to the world at the Düsseldorf Boat Show in 2014.

At this stage she existed as little more than a drawing to gauge the public’s reaction. A year later she was there in the flesh.

Although 25ft is small by today’s standards, creating a lightweight, high-performance folding trimaran is far more involved than designing and building a conventional cruising monohull of similar length.

It’s nothing new to Quorning Boats in Denmark – headed by Jens Quorning, who is also the designer – because they have built about 650 folding trimarans over three decades.

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Nonetheless, the folding mechanisms and, of course, the design of the boats as a whole, have continually evolved.

For example, the 25 is the first Dragonfly to sport reverse rake on the bows of the floats.

Reverse rake has become the norm on performance multihulls in recent years, the logic being that you want to get the buoyancy as far forward and as low down as possible to resist the diagonal forces downwind.

Conventional (forward) rake, especially when combined with flared topsides, allows the bow to start immersing before the increased buoyancy further forward and higher up comes into effect.

Proponents of reverse rake maintain that, as it immerses, a conventionally-raked bow will meet more resistance and tend to slow down, leading to greater tripping moment.

A man moving a rudder on a boat

Open-backed rudder stocks allow the blades to be moved vertically. Credit: David Harding

The idea is that reverse rake and the almost pear-shaped sections of the floats on the Dragonfly place the buoyancy where it’s working all the time.

In essence, less immersion means less resistance, less tripping moment, greater safety and more speed, while the fine, rounded tops of the hulls mean that if they do spear into the back of a wave they should pop up quickly.

Not everyone agrees with reverse rake, but that’s the current thinking in performance circles.

As you would expect, the Dragonfly’s floats are asymmetric to provide lift to windward.

A dragonfly 25 trimaran yacht berthed in a marina

A folding narrow beam makes berthing easy. Credit: David Harding

They also extend forward of the main hull in sailing mode, again to place the buoyancy well forward and maximise diagonal stability.

In addition to this change with the latest model, the total buoyancy of the floats is greater in relation to the boat’s displacement than on any earlier design, allowing her to be pushed harder and – should the fancy take you – sailed on one hull.

That’s what many trimarans do these days.

Immersion exercises

Sailing with two hulls in the air is not obligatory with the Dragonfly 25. In fact, it’s only an option with the Sport version – the one I tested.

This has a rotating carbon wing mast just under 12m (40ft) high and – a first for Dragonfly – a rudder on each float.  If you’re going to fly the centre hull, that matters.

All this flying around might sound a little hairy for some, but what if you still like the idea of sailing at double-figure speeds without effort in a boat that weighs just over a ton and will float on a damp sponge?

In that case, go for the Touring version, which comes with an aluminium mast more than 1.2m (4ft) shorter (still rotating) and a rudder on the main hull.

The bottom of a mast on a yacht

Controlling rotation: the bottom line limits the mast’s maximum rotation and the top one determines its angle in relation to the boom. Credit: David Harding

By conventional standards it will be blisteringly fast; just not quite as fast as a Sport version sailed by a crew who know what they’re doing.

On our delivery trip, one of the crew knew exactly what he was doing while the other was on a steep learning curve.

Nonetheless, our little coast-hop proved yet again that the ratio of boat-speed to manpower on a boat like this is hard to beat in cruising terms.

What other sort of trailable, beachable weekender-cum- coastal-cruiser could easily, comfortably and safely sail as fast as or faster than the wind on a day like this with just two people aboard?

A man sitting in the cockpit of a Dragonfly 25 trimaran yacht

The cockpit has a whipstaff. Credit: David Harding

How many cruiser/racers of any description could do that?

Our speed-of-the-wind sailing came to an end after a spinnaker-related glitch that was easy to fix, but not there and then.

Despite the frustration of having to complete the trip under plain sail, I was mindful of the fact that we were finding it thoroughly boring to be ambling along at a mere 10 knots – a speed that would produce white knuckles and racing pulses on many 25-footers.

On the Dragonfly 25 it was like being stuck in second gear.

I did want to try some upwind sailing, so at the entrance to Southampton Water we hardened up on the breeze.

a rudder on a Dragonfly 25 trimaran yacht

Open backed rudder stocks allows the blades to kick up on impact. Credit: David Harding

We were carrying the full mainsail and, in around 20 knots, it was at the upper end of what was comfortable, especially given the steep chop that had built up by then.

On starboard tack the waves were almost on the beam, meaning that on port they were bang on the nose.

Thankfully the little Dragonfly 25 had the power to allow us to drive deep and sail through them, so we still clocked speeds into the 8s and 9s for much of the time.

Now, sailing a sporty 25ft trimaran into a seaway at 9 knots in 20 knots of wind sounds like a good way to get wet – but, strangely, it wasn’t.

Curved spreaders on the rig of a Dragonfly 25 trimaran yacht

Curved spreaders eliminate interference with the vertically battened self-tacking jib. Credit: David Harding

I didn’t even don the top half of my waterproofs for the entire trip. The reason is the spray-deflecting shape of the main hull.

A flare about 45cm (18in) above the waterline develops into a pronounced return that stops waves from climbing up the topsides.

Any that do make it further are met by a second return where the deck and hull mouldings join to form a deep lip between the bow and the forward beam.

Despite some inevitable splashing between the hulls, it’s a remarkably dry ride.

Sail plan on the Dragonfly 25 trimaran yacht

Sail plan on the Dragonfly 25

Another factor is that the helm is sitting on a windward float that’s well clear of the water. The downside of such a large deflection area close to the waterline is a bit of thudding.

Occasionally it felt like a sort of double judder, making me wonder at first whether there was flexing between the beams and the hulls, but the whole structure, from the top of the rig to the tips of the floats, appeared as rigid as can be.

Without the wave-deflectors, life in a seaway might become tiringly wet.

This way, you get a bit of thudding and stay dry.

Dynamic sailing in the Dragonfly 25

Downwind at 18-20 knots and upwind at 10 knots in flat water: that’s what the Dragonfly 25 is capable of.

You have to work to extract the maximum from the Sport version, however. That’s in the nature of the beast.

With a wing mast and a mainsail 4.27sq m (46sq ft) larger than on the Touring alternative she will power up more quickly and need reefing sooner.

You also have to steer more actively downwind, when the windward rudder is dipping in and out of the water and changing the amount of helm you need.

This was noticeable on our sail, though had we been under spinnaker the windward rudder would probably have spent most of its time clear of the water.

A rope tidy pocket on a Dragonfly 25 trimaran yacht

A rope-tidy pocket is built into the trampoline each side. Credit: David Harding

Because there’s a rudder on each float, the two have to be connected: the windward tiller is controlling the immersed rudder nearly 5.8m (19ft) away.

Dyneema line does the job and the result is a pretty positive feel, if not quite as direct as with a single central rudder (assuming it’s in the water).

When you want to steer from the central hull – for manoeuvring with the outboard, or in toodling-around mode – you use the whipstaff in the cockpit.

The only way to make the steering feel more direct would be to stiffen the cranked aluminium tiller tubes, but that’s a detail.

It seems unfair to criticise something like that when the structure has been designed and engineered in such a way that the steering still works perfectly with the floats folded in. That must have taken some serious geometrical jiggling.

Toilet on a Dragonfly 25 trimaran yacht

Through the hole to the heads. The ring frame between the beams has to be massively strong. Credit: David Harding

Before we move on from performance-related matters for a moment, let’s consider this: the Dragonfly 25 was raced in the 2015 Round the Island Race by a crew of three whose first time sailing the boat together was on the way over to Cowes the night before.

Despite this – and having to rig a replacement tack line for the spinnaker after the original one burst off St Catherine’s – they finished well up in the MOCRA fleet, their elapsed time of 6 hours 21 minutes being 23rd fastest of all 1,400-plus finishers in the race and faster than all but a handful of the professionally-campaigned grand prix 12m (40ft) monohulls.

In case you’re wondering how she compares in performance terms with the Corsair Dash 750, the Dragonfly 25 was just under 9 minutes ahead of the Dash Nitric but lost out by 3 minutes on corrected time.

Everyone has their ‘if only’s’ in a race like this.

Clever thinking

Everywhere you look on the Dragonfly 25 it’s clear that a lot of thought has gone into the boat.

The design and structural sides are pretty impressive – assuming everything hangs together and keeps working, which seems probable given the number of Dragonflies from the ’80s and ’90s that are still going strong.

Hull and deck are hand-laid and cored with Divinycell (except in way of the keel).

Weight is kept to a minimum largely through simplicity: nothing is on the boat that doesn’t serve a useful purpose.

The rudders are housed in stocks that hold them rigidly but allow them to kick up on impact.

Accommodation on a Dragonfly 25 trimaran yacht

Down the hatch: no luxury, but the accommodation is fine for coast-hopping and weekending. Credit: David Harding

Other neat ideas include the halyard-tail pockets built into the trampolines. Open stowage bins are beneath the cockpit seats and there’s a large locker under the sole abaft the traveller.

Sails, fenders and light kit can be stowed in the centre section of each float between the watertight bulkheads at each end designed to prevent free-flow of water in the event of holing.

The boat should stay afloat in any event thanks to the foam-cored construction: she’s described as unsinkable.

Hardware is principally from Ronstan, with Andersen winches on the coachroof.

Sails on the Sport version are Technora laminates with Ronstan batten cars for the mainsail. The forestay is the torque rope used for the jib-furling system.

Accommodation on the Dragonfly 25

You don’t buy a sporty trimaran for luxury indoor living.

The basics are there: two berths in the saloon (converting to a wall-to-wall double), a narrow V-berth in the bow for one adult or two kids, and a heads underneath it. Stowage for sails or an inflatable is abaft the companionway steps.

With a boat of this size and nature you don’t even consider standing headroom.

More clever jiggling down here keeps the centreboard case out of the way: the berths are slightly offset to starboard and the centreboard is offset too.

It’s light, airy and fine for weekending.

The cockpit can be enclosed with a tent, and don’t forget the large patio each side for dining al fresco, sunbathing, sleeping under the stars, playing badminton or whatever else might take your fancy.

Note: David Harding test sailed hull #2 of the Dragonfly 25 Sport, which were delivered with rudders on the floats.

The later Sport versions have all been built with a single central rudder, which is now standard on both Sport and Touring versions.

The blade can be retracted vertically for access to shallow areas, but also kicks up in the event of impact.

There were a number of reasons for this change, and the primary one was ease of operation for owners. It’s quicker and easier to raise and lower a single rudder from the cockpit, than to lift two blades from the float transoms.

It is also more comfortable to helm from the cockpit in lighter winds, or when short-tacking. A long tiller extension os offered for helming from the float.

Despite her impressive performance, the Dragonfly 25 Sport is surprisingly easy to sail – unless you want to push the limits, when any boat will become more demanding. For many owners, the Touring version will provide more than ample performance and even simpler handling for around £12,000 less. If fast, trailable, beachable fun appeals to you, whether or not you have previously considered a multihull, it might be time to let a Dragonfly unfold her wings and show you how to fly.

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TMG Yachts helps builds new reefs for each TMG Yachts boat sold

TMG Yachts is excited to announce our support of the Reef Restoration Foundation to help in the ongoing conservation efforts to protect the Great Barrier Reef.

First Lagoon 51 Handover

First Lagoon 51 Handover

“Thank you, TMG for all the wonderful support throughout this journey of mine. Thanks to Joe, thanks to John I’m very happy with the service and delivery, it’s all been magnificent.” said new Lagoon 51 owner, Tony.

PRESTIGE Success Downunder Interview

PRESTIGE Success Downunder Interview

John Cowpe chats to Jason Snashall from Orakei Marine, the New Zealand dealer for PRESTIGE to discuss why the brand has been so popular.

PRESTIGE 520 Walkthrough with the Owners

PRESTIGE 520 Walkthrough with the Owners

Discover all the key features that made this couple fall in love with the PRESTIGE 520. Paul and Bridget are second time PRESTIGE owners after owning a PRESTIGE 500 for several years.

PRESTIGE 420 Walkthrough Comparing F & S Line

PRESTIGE 420 Walkthrough Comparing F & S Line

Come onboard the PRESTIGE 420 for a walkthrough with John Cowpe. Come onboard the PRESTIGE 420 for a walkthrough with John Cowpe. Discover the feature features as well as the differences between the F-Line and S-Line Model.

Seeking a Yacht Service & Support Co-ordinator

Seeking a Yacht Service & Support Co-ordinator

We are looking to add an outstanding Service & Support Coordinator to our excellent team based at Quays Marina on Pittwater.

PRESTIGE Designer

PRESTIGE Designer

Garroni Design, a renowned yacht design studio, has been crafting PRESTIGE yachts for 30 years in partnership with PRESTIGE shipyard. Garroni Design, led by father and son Vittorio and Camillo, blends Italian design with comfort and innovation to create unique and luxurious yachts.

PRESTIGE Yachts Selects TMG Yachts as exclusive importer for Australia

PRESTIGE Yachts Selects TMG Yachts as exclusive importer for Australia

As an award-winning agency, TMG Yachts is proud to announce that we have been appointed as the sole distributor for the prestigious luxury powerboat manufacturer PRESTIGE Yachts in Australia.

PRESTIGE Construction

PRESTIGE Construction

PRESTIGE Construction is a leader in the yacht building industry, known for their exceptional yacht design services and innovative approach to boat building. Their reputation for quality and beauty precedes them, with clients all over the world seeking out their services.

Yacht Solutions x Lagoon Catamarans

Yacht Solutions x Lagoon Catamarans

Buying a Lagoon 51ft-78ft, meet Yacht Solutions. Yacht Solutions are located in Bordeaux just steps from the CNB Lagoon factory, available to help with your aftermarket needs.

Australian owned Lagoon 450F Wins the ARC

Australian owned Lagoon 450F Wins the ARC

“It’s fast if you sail it well. In those first few days, we were averaging 10-15kts which is what gave us the advantage.” If anyone says a “Lagoon is just a floating apartment” or “doesn’t sail well” they are incorrect. – Lagoon 450F “Aphrodite,” Class B ARC winner.

Lagoon 55 Walkthrough

Lagoon 55 Walkthrough

In this video Joe shows off the key characteristics that make this 55 foot cat so special…

How to Prevent Chafing

How to Prevent Chafing

In this episode, Joe teaches us how to prevent chafing and what the critical chafing points are on a cruising catamaran.

Why we changed our name to TMG Yachts

Why we changed our name to TMG Yachts

We are now TMG Yachts… but as “The Multihull Group” name steps aside, please be confident that the new “TMG Yachts” steps up with the same friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate team.

Team Profile JACO BRAND Vesseltec Service Co-ordinator

Team Profile JACO BRAND Vesseltec Service Co-ordinator

With 15 years of commercial sailing experience and 8 years as a full-time skipper / engineer on Lagoon Catamarans in the Caribbean, Jaco brings in an abundance of relative experience with a calm and approachable demeanour. With strengths in planning and detail, Jaco is a valuable member of the Vesseltec Service Team.

Lagoon’s Environmental Commitment Captivates IBI Awards

Lagoon’s Environmental Commitment Captivates IBI Awards

For the 2022 edition, the Lagoon 51 won in the category “Reduction of Environmental Impact in Manufacturing Processes”, thanks to its use of Solbian Solar technology.

Lagoon 51 Wins at British Yachting Awards

Lagoon 51 Wins at British Yachting Awards

The Lagoon 51 has the wind in its sails: unveiled a few months ago at La Grande Motte, it has now won at the British Yachting Awards in the “Multihull of the Year” category.

Lagoon wins at Asian Marine & Boating Awards 2022

Lagoon wins at Asian Marine & Boating Awards 2022

We are delighted to announce that Lagoon received the annual “Environmental Pioneer” award, created this year by the China Shanghai International Boat Show committee for honoring sustainable development.

Amazing Lagoon Catamaran Handover in Sydney

Amazing Lagoon Catamaran Handover in Sydney

“We are very thankful to TMG for the amazing handover of our Lagoon 42. The whole process has been outstanding, from our initial sales with Joe Fox to the coordination of services by TMG’s service partner VesselTec.” – Vincent and Amanda, Lagoon 42.

TMG Yachts Cruising Guide to the Kimberley

TMG Yachts Cruising Guide to the Kimberley

It’s hard to narrow down a list of top places for this northwest corner of Western Australia that covers hundreds of thousands of square kilometres and is almost three times larger than the entire land area of England, however these are some of the “must see” destinations to explore in the Kimberley on your Lagoon.

Where Jabulani’s Journey Began

Where Jabulani’s Journey Began

“Meeting the TMG team and being welcomed into the family was the start of the journey. They took the time to understand us, who we are and what we want to achieve from our dreams. TMG assisted us with the technical, the practical and helped us to navigate the process from purchase to delivery and beyond to reach our aspirations. Now we are living our dream, and it’s thanks to TMG… The 46 is next level. She meets all of our needs to entertain our family and cruise the oceans of the world.” – Mike & Linda, Lagoon 46 owners.

Cruising Directory British Virgin Islands

Cruising Directory British Virgin Islands

Welcome to the Cruising Directory of the British Virgin Islands, Caribbean.This guide has been put together by Jenny Brand, who spent almost a decade conducting sailing charters around the British Virgin Islands on Lagoon Catamarans with her husband Jaco.

Lagoon Escapade Whitsundays 2022

Lagoon Escapade Whitsundays 2022

The Lagoon Escapade Whitsundays 2022 is a wrap and what an event it was! 15 boats and 50 attendees joined to celebrate the love of Lagoon Catamarans over the course of 2 days.

Lagoon Catamaran Storage Planning Tips: Cabins

Lagoon Catamaran Storage Planning Tips: Cabins

In this blog we talk about planning where to store items in the cabins onboard your Lagoon Catamaran. By taking time to sort, organise and stow your belongings, you can maximise the impressive amount of thoughtfully planned storage areas on board.

Les Sables d’Olonne Tour

Les Sables d’Olonne Tour

Les Sables d’Olonne is home to Lagoons ranging from 40-46 feet. Here is what to expect when picking up your Lagoon in Europe and what to do while in Les Sables d’Olonne.

Bordeaux Tour

Bordeaux Tour

Bordeaux is home to Lagoons ranging from 50-78 feet. Here is what to expect when picking up your Lagoon in Europe and what to do while in Bordeaux.

Lagoon SIXTY 5 Walkthrough

Lagoon SIXTY 5 Walkthrough

We walkthrough the luxurious Lagoon SIXTY 5 highlighting all the options available. With so many innovative new features and high quality finishings for those looking for a catamaran in this size, look no further than the SIXTY 5.

Lagoon SIXTY 5 First Sail

Lagoon SIXTY 5 First Sail

TMG recently took the chance to head out for a sail in Barcelona on the incredible new Lagoon SIXTY5.

Lagoon Catamaran Storage Planning Tips: The Galley & Saloon

Lagoon Catamaran Storage Planning Tips: The Galley & Saloon

In this blog we talk about planning where to store items in your Lagoon Catamaran’s galley and saloon. By initially taking time to think about which items you use most frequently and which items can be stored further away, everyday use of the meticulously designed living zone becomes effortless, providing maximum enjoyment and ease of living for all onboard.

How to use a Winch

How to use a Winch

Learning to sail is all about the little things… In this episode we discuss how to safely and successfully use an electric winch similar to the Harken 2 speed (most operate similarly).

Lagoon Catamaran Owners Waste Mapping

AnimaMundi teams up with Lagoon Catamaran Owners to work on mapping the unfortunate heavy marine pollution found in the Caribbean Sea

Lagoon Owners Handover Experience with TMG Yachts in Europe

Lagoon Owners Handover Experience with TMG Yachts in Europe

“The handover with TMG went without a hitch.  We had a very warm welcome and nice introduction to a jet-lagged John Cowpe.  Thereafter, John Gamlin spent time aboard answering questions and helping to ensure the sail rigging was accurate and in good shape.  Overall, we were extremely pleased with the handover from TMG.” – Shannon and Paul.

TMG Yachts Wins Global Brand Ambassador 2022

TMG Yachts Wins Global Brand Ambassador 2022

TMG has just racked up the 8th award under the company’s name in under 6 years. This further cements the strong partnership between Lagoon Catamarans and the Australian dealership.

TMG Yachts Getaway Port Stephens

TMG Yachts Getaway Port Stephens

A fleet of Lagoons sailed to Soldiers Point Marine, Port Stephens for a weekend of fun. Despite the June weather the crew enjoyed this excuse to meet other goonies!

What is Seanapps Interview

What is Seanapps Interview

This interview is with Xavier the project manager at Seanapps, discussing all of the features and how it will be a great edition to any Lagoon.

How to Furl the Jib / Genoa

How to Furl the Jib / Genoa

In this episode of the Inspire and Learn Series, catamaran expert Joe Fox talks us through how to unfurl the jib / genoa on your Lagoon.

Lagoon 51 Design Interview

Lagoon 51 Design Interview

This interview is with Bruno Belmont the design director at Lagoon, discussing the Lagoon 51 rig design and other new design features.

Best Anchorages of Queensland

Whether you’re looking to plan some anchorages along your cruising route or to find a few hidden gems to explore, Queensland is blessed with an abundance of anchorages. And with so many to choose from, it was hard to narrow our favourites!

The Future of Lagoon Catamarans

The Future of Lagoon Catamarans

Last month Marnie met with many of the people working behind the scenes to bring Lagoon to life. The first interview was with Lagoons Director Thomas Gailly to discuss the future of Lagoon and some of his favourite key features on the new Lagoon 51.

Long Awaited Lagoon 46 Handover

Long Awaited Lagoon 46 Handover

“Jenny and I have to thank everyone, during our elongated gestation period, for not only your exceptional support but also your friendship. So a big thank you to TMG for delivering on all their undertakings.”

How to Unfurl the Jib / Genoa

How to Unfurl the Jib / Genoa

New Lagoon 51 In-Depth Walkthrough

New Lagoon 51 In-Depth Walkthrough

Hopping onboard the Lagoon 51 it is clear the designers have taken on every piece of feedback owners have had on the range. Join us for a tour.

First Lagoon 51 Preview

First Lagoon 51 Preview

Come onboard the first ever preview of the incredible new Lagoon 51 at the international premiere in La Grande Motte, France.

European Lagoon Handovers and Factory Tours

European Lagoon Handovers and Factory Tours

5 ways to maximise your next boat show experience

5 ways to maximise your next boat show experience

As the exclusive, multi-award-winning Australian importer of Lagoon Catamarans, the world’s Number 1 Catamaran brand, the team

How to Lower the Mainsail

How to Lower the Mainsail

In this blog we are going back to basics. Joe Fox talks us through how to lower the mainsail.

Dreaming of buying a new catamaran in Australia?

Dreaming of buying a new catamaran in Australia?

How to Hoist the Mainsail

How to Hoist the Mainsail

Here is how to hoist the mainsail on a Lagoon and similar catamarans. We walk you through what you need to do from leaving the dock to setting sail.

Cruising Directory Tasmania

Cruising Directory Tasmania

Welcome to Tasmania’s Cruising Directory. Using the experience of Lagoon owners Kerry and Bryn Wellington, the cruising knowledge of sailors Tania and Greig Ebeling we have created the ultimate guide to exploring Tassie by sea.

Introducing the Lagoon 51

Introducing the Lagoon 51

The Lagoon 51 marks the beginning of a new generation of Lagoons while maintaining Lagoons DNA, prioritising circulation, fluidity and onboard living spaces.

Buying a Catamaran in the Middle of a Pandemic

Buying a Catamaran in the Middle of a Pandemic

Buying a catamaran and deciding to wrap up your life on land to sail the world is a life-changing decision, one made a little harder when caught up amongst the pandemic and uncertainty it caused.

So we turned to new Lagoon owners Ian and Jackie who put together an incredible story to give you the reality of what this experience was really like for them.

How to Prepare for Departure on a Boat

How to Prepare for Departure on a Boat

We go back to basics with this video on what to do before leaving the dock. Here is your boating pre-departure checklist.

Lagoon 55 wins British Yachting Awards

Lagoon 55 wins British Yachting Awards

The Multihull Group is delighted to announce that the Lagoon 55 has won the Multihull of the Year award at the British Yachting Awards 2021 !

Three Girls Sailing Offshore onboard Lagoon 42

Three Girls Sailing Offshore onboard Lagoon 42

After a fabulous weekend on Sydney Harbour showing off this brand new Lagoon 42 it was time to sail back to Pittwater.

With expected westerly winds of 20-25kts it was definitely a shock for Claire who had never sailed before when we experienced gusts up to 32kts.

Should you buy a Lagoon Catamaran?

Should you buy a Lagoon Catamaran?

Pierre Skinner, an Aussie Lagoon owner answers what his favourite thing about his boat is and what he would say to anyone who is thinking about buying a catamaran.

Sailing the World on a Lagoon Catamaran

Sailing the World on a Lagoon Catamaran

This liveaboard Lagoon Catamaran owner from Denmark loved Australia so much that he wanted to share his world trip sailing stories with us.

Mediterranean Mooring

Mediterranean Mooring

Back by popular demand, Joe Fox demonstrates the two ways of Med Mooring using an anchor and a mooring block and lines.

Sailing Australia’s East Coast onboard a Lagoon Catamaran

Sailing Australia’s East Coast onboard a Lagoon Catamaran

Kerry and Bryn Wellington own a Lagoon 450, Nautilus and have been sailing the East Coast of Australia onboard over the last few years. They love the volume of their catamaran and the ability to store all their toys including kitesurfing, diving and paddleboarding gear.

Lagoon 42 2021 Upgrades

Lagoon 42 2021 Upgrades

In 2021 Lagoon released a range of upgrades on the best selling Lagoon 42 including; helm seat, Aft cockpit seat and Cockpit fridge.

Sailing The Mediterranean Lagoon Catamaran Review

Sailing The Mediterranean Lagoon Catamaran Review

Lagoon 40 owners Caroline and Sven are currently sailing the world after recently picking up Kwilena in France, “We had no idea that we would like living onboard full-time this much. For now home really is where our anchor drops and we cannot imagine going back to a normal life. We are definitely infected with the travel bug.”

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The Dragonfly 28 sets new standards for the possibilities of a sailing boat. The perfect boat does not exist - but the Dragonfly 28 is very close to this ideal. New facelift design for all Dragonfly 28 models. The Dragonfly 28 comes in both a Touring and Sport version, and, introducing 2016 the new Dragonfly 28 Performance version

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Dragonfly 25 – review and test

The dragonfly 25 trimaran weights a shade over 1,000kg and can sail at 17 knots, st’s verdict: an easily-handled daysailer..

Performance: 5/5 Accommodation: 3.5/5 Looks: 4/5

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The need for speed

The 25 is a pure daysailer/weekender with purpose-built roll-on roll-off trailer for easy launching and recovery. She weighs 1,050kg and, with her minimal wetted area, it's a recipe for speed. The swing wings are delicate but easy to operate.

Create your own apparent wind

With the gennaker up you can almost sail faster than the true windspeed by using your momentum to build apparent wind. On our test sge sailed at 30-32 degrees off the wind and clocked 7knots in 8knots of breeze.

It's not sailing, it's flying

With its floats providing 160 per cent buoyancy, the Dragonfly is capable of flying both leeward and main hull. It's turbo-charged sailing that opens up your horizons. You can beat a foul tide with ease and a cross-channel trip takes half the time.

So this is what a trimaran interior looks like...

There are two removable pods with a small cooker and basin, a lengthy forward berth with a Porta-Potti beneath and a light saloon with removable table. It's adequate for an occasional overnighter and there's substantial extra storage in the sponsons.

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Dragonfly 40, dragonfly trimarans for sale in the us.

Dragonfly Trimarans are built in Denmark to extremely high standards by Quorning Boats. The current Dragonfly range extends from the trailerable 25 and 28 footers, up to the larger 32 and 40 foot models. All Dragonfly Trimarans employ their hallmark “swing wing” system for retracting the floats for docking or in the case of the 25 and 28 for easy trailering. One feature of this system is that the floats remain in the vertical orientation, which is an advantage when keeping the boat in a slip because it eliminates the issue of fouling of the outside surfaces of the floats. Another hallmark of Dragonfly trimarans is their attention to detail in the interior design and finish, creating a beautiful comfortable place to spend time inside the boat. If you are looking for a Dragonfly Trimaran for sale, Windcraft Multihulls is a US dealer located in the Southeastern United States. Contact us for more information.

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DF 25 OVERVIEW

Dragonfly 25 trimaran offers high performance for sport and racing sailors. the concept is simple – it’s easy to sail even single-handed, trailerable behind a normal family car, and the mast can even be stepped alone. in conclusion, this is the all-purpose, multifunctional multihull..

Dragonfly 25 is a great daysailer, a weekend cruiser with family or friends, or an exhilarating race boat. Two versions are offered, to suit different sailing styles. Firstly, Dragonfly 25 Touring is ideal for family sport cruising. On the other hand, Dragonfly 25 Sport with its taller carbon wing mast offers more dynamic sailing and racing. However, both versions feature a self-tacking jib for easy upwind sailing. In addition, all sail controls are led to the cockpit. Therefore solo-sailing is easy and fun. Finally, a Code 0 or gennaker maximise downwind thrills.

Dragonfly 25 accommodates 3 adults, or 2 adults plus 2 children, in an open-plan cabin with seated headroom. Although compact, the cabin is beautifully finished and offers plenty of stowage. In addition, there are large lockers in the floats. Meanwhile, the kick-up rudder and centreboard allow your Dragonfly 25 to float in knee-deep water. As a result, you’re free to to glide up to your favourite beach and simply walk ashore.

The Swing Wing system allows Dragonfly 25 to fold quickly to fit a single marina berth, or the road trailer. Folding the floats only takes around 30 seconds per side. Firstly by pulling a rope, followed by a turn of the winch to set the trampoline tension.

Dragonfly 25 is light, so it can be towed behind a normal family car. Set-up time from trailer to sailing can be as little as 1 hour with 2 people. The mast can even be raised solo, either on the trailer or afloat.

Finally, we were very proud when Dragonfly 25 was announced as winner of  European Yacht of the Year 2016 , in the Multihull category.

“Perched out on a float, tiller in hand, I found the 25 nothing short of exhilarating”

“It was perhaps unfair to compare the other boats against a Dragonfly. In virtually any breeze these Danish trimarans will outperform any other production yacht.”

The 25 is a fascinating, precise, beautifully engineered sailing boat unlike anything I have sailed before. Stability was considerably in excess of expectation and wow what fun to sail

“Why cruise at 6 knots when you can do 12, or 18 for that matter?”

“We moved from a 42 ft cruiser, wanting something agile and fun again, as we missed going out for a blast with friends. DF 25 satisfies my need for well engineered equipment that simply works.”

“What a boat! I still cannot get over the fact it is just 25 ft. The use of apparent wind to get movement out of the boat in such light airs is nothing short of magic.”

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    2021 Dragonfly 25 Sport. $142,500.00. This a rare opportunity to purchase an extensively equipped, well set up, nearly new Dragonfly 25 Sport in excellent condition. Comes with a trailer and a new motor. Ready for immediate delivery, needs nothing.

  4. DRAGONFLY 25

    Trimaran Dbrd. Rigging Type: Frac. Sloop (Rotating Spar) LOA: 25.25 ft / 7.70 m: ... Sailed by Eric Quorning, son of the designer, the DRAGONFLY 25 won the 1985 Round Britain and Ireland Race on corrected time. It is thought that several hundred have been built in Denmark, and a few more built under licence in Canada (PC Mould, Ontario, Canada

  5. Dragonfly 25: the versatile trailable trimaran

    The reason for the trip was twofold - just like the boat, in fact. I wanted to test the Dragonfly 25 Sport. So it made perfect sense for me to sail with Al Wood of Multihull Solutions on a delivery trip, using one stone to kill two birds on three hulls. Dragonfly 25: fast and foldable. Folding trimarans tend to fold in one of two ways.

  6. Boating New Zealand's Review of TMG's Dragonfly 25 Sport Trimaran

    "The Dragonfly 25 - launched in 2016 - comes in two versions: Touring and Sport, which has a 1.3m taller carbon rig. Our review boat was the latter, imported by TMG Yachts (Formerly The Multihull Group) for cruising sailors and those keen on the silverware.. As I found out (offshore from Sydney), it's a lively performer with a three-berth accommodation and the feel of a big dinghy ...

  7. 2021 Dragonfly 25 Sport Trimaran for sale

    2021 Dragonfly 25 Sport. SLIGHTLY USED DRAGONFLY 25. AVAILABLE NOW. EASY TO TRANSPORT IN A CONTAINER . CHEAP TRANSPORT TO ANYWHERE IN THE WOLRD. BOAT IS IN PERFECT CONDITION. ONLY USED 10 TIMES. NEVER SLEPT INSIDE. FULL OPTION.

  8. Dragonfly 25

    The Dragonfly 25 is available in two versions: a Touring version for family cruising and the more powerful and dynamic Sport version for racing in the fast lane. The boat is a multifunctional multihull and can easily be sailed and handled single-handed.

  9. Dragonfly

    The all-NEW Dragonfly 25 is a high-performance trailer-sailer, easy handling for camping and racing sailors looking for an exhilarating lightweight trimaran which retains comfortable accommodation for weekend cruising with family and friends ... very close to this ideal. New facelift design for all Dragonfly 28 models. The Dragonfly 28 comes in ...

  10. Dragonfly 25 boats for sale

    Find Dragonfly 25 boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Dragonfly boats to choose from. ... Trimaran. Make. Make-dragonfly-desktop. Dragonfly. Make-sea-ray-desktop. Sea Ray. Make-beneteau-desktop. Beneteau. ... 2021 Dragonfly 25 Sport. US$128,505. ↓ Price Drop. US $1,006/mo.

  11. Used Dragonfly 25 Swing Wing Sport for Sale

    The Dragonfly 25 Sport is the perfect family weekender or fast racer. Dragonfly trimarans have the unique feature of "folding wings" which allows the trimaran to berth in a standard marina berth and in the case of the Dragonfly 25 Sport it can be put on a trailer and transported to lakes, harbours or even Hamilton Island Race Week!

  12. Dragonfly 25 review and test

    The Dragonfly 25 trimaran weights a shade over 1,000kg and can sail at 17 knots. ST's verdict: An easily-handled daysailer. Performance: 5/5 Accommodation: 3.5/5 Looks: 4/5. £65,000 ex VAT (as tested) multihullsolutions.co.uk. The need for speed

  13. PDF DRAGONFLY 25

    trimaran for cruising with family and friends, and great fun for racing. The boat sleeps 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children. Offered in two versions, Touring and Sport. ... The Dragonfly 25 Sport has a taller 12 m carbon wing mast and a larger sail area. Both versions have the same size hulls - it is exactly the same .

  14. Dragonfly Trimaran for sale

    Dragonfly Trimarans for Sale in the US. Dragonfly Trimarans are built in Denmark to extremely high standards by Quorning Boats. The current Dragonfly range extends from the trailerable 25 and 28 footers, up to the larger 32 and 40 foot models. All Dragonfly Trimarans employ their hallmark "swing wing" system for retracting the floats for ...

  15. Dragonfly 25 by Dragonfly Trimarans

    A great daysailer, or weekend trimaran for cruising with family and friends, and great fun for racing. The boat sleeps 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children. ... The Dragonfly 25 Sport has a taller 12.

  16. Dragonfly 25

    Dragonfly 25 trimaran offers high performance for sport and racing sailors. The concept is simple - it's easy to sail even single-handed, trailerable behind a normal family car, and the mast can even be stepped alone. In conclusion, this is the all-purpose, multifunctional multihull.

  17. 2023 Dragonfly 25 Sport Trimaran for sale

    25 Sport: Class: Trimaran: Length: 25.10ft: Fuel Type: Gas: Hull Material: Composite: Hull Shape: Trimaran: Offered By: HelloMulti: Description. 2023 Dragonfly 25 Sport. DRAGONFLY 25 Sport NEUF - 2023. Mât Carbone rotatif, GV Elvström 29m² (Epex), Foc autovireur sur enrouleur Elvström 12m² (Epex)+ bande Anti-UV, Code 0 Elvström 30 m² ...

  18. Dragonfly 25 Round the Island Race 2023

    Dragonfly 25 Sport trimaran sailing fast with spinnaker during Round the Island Race 2023.Winds were gusting 30+ knots, creating an exciting ride round the s...

  19. dragonfly-25

    The Dragonfly 25 comes with the famous Swing-Wing system, which Quorning Boats introduced more than 30 years ago. The beam of the boat can easily be reduced from 5.80 m to 2.30 m in a matter of minutes, which allows the boat to fit into a normal marina berth and even into a 40 ft container.

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    On June 4, a festival for the whole family will be organized at 62nd Grand Moscow Regatta! An extensive entertainment and sports program will await all spectators from 12:00 to 17:00. Six zones will be organized: dance, sports, creativity, active games, board games and indoor rowing.

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