The moulds for the hulls are currently under construction. The Dragonfly 32 will then be launched on the market in spring 2012. It is intended to close the gap between the Dragonfly 28 and 35.
Speeds above the 20-knot mark are not uncommon for Dragonfly sailors, provided the winds are strong enough. For the new Dragonfly 32, Jens Quorning and designer Steen Olsen have once again extensively revised the side hulls. They are now asymmetrical and will be longer and more voluminous compared to the previous models. This should make the new tripod even more powerful and faster.
The Dragonfly 32 is of course also equipped with the patented and highly effective system for folding and unfolding the side hulls. This allows the overall width to be reduced from 8.10 to a minimum of 3.70 metres. However, the new boat will no longer be as easy to trailer as its little sister, the Dragonfly 28.
Like all Dragonfly models, the 32 is also available with a short rig or in a more powerful version with a larger mast. A 20 hp outboard motor is supplied as standard, but a built-in diesel or electric motor is available on request. The shipyard is also flexible when it comes to steering: both tiller and wheel steering are available. Both options were taken into account when designing the cockpit.
Six fully-fledged berths over two metres long and a wet cell meet the demands of cruising sailors. The layout will be very similar to the Dragonfly 35 in the Classic version. The interior fittings will be made of maple as standard, with teak versions available as an alternative.
The price of the Dragonfly 32 including sails is quoted by the shipyard at 199,500 euros.
Technical data Dragonfly 32
Centre hull length: 9.80 m
Width: 3.708.10 m
Weight: 3.1 tonnes
Draft with centreboard: 0.501.80 m
Sail area: 85 square metres
Michael Good
Editor Test & Technology
