Dragonfly 36 Buyer's Guide
The Dragonfly 36 is a 2025-introduced trimaran from Quorning Boats, designed by Jens Quorning and Steen Olsen, that folds its floats to shrink from a 26-foot-8-inch sailing beam to just over 12 feet. On the used market these boats are recent enough that buyers are looking at near-new examples of a model still in its first production generation, with the all-composite Swing Wing and a custom carbon rig defining the class.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every Dragonfly 36 shares one interior plan because the centerboard trunk and bulkheads are immovable, so there are no layout options to compare. The boat sleeps six with about two meters of headroom. A port-side galley with an 85-liter fridge sits by the companionway, the starboard aft cabin is the owner's berth, and the dining table lowers to a double while a forward V-berth closes off with a sliding door. Buyers should note the aft berth is wide but lacks stowage, the only hanging space is a half-height locker opposite the wet head, and reaching the forward cabin means climbing through a ring frame—features that suit some cruisers less than others.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Used 36s commonly carry serious off-grid equipment rather than trivial comforts. Power and energy systems frequently include lithium batteries, an inverter, solar, and a watermaker, meaning a buyer can expect to run refrigeration and electronics at anchor without a generator. For sail handling and canvas, an asymmetric spinnaker and bow thruster are commonly fitted, easing docking and downwind passage work. Navigation typically bundles radar, AIS, autopilot, and chartplotter with an EPIRB, while comfort upgrades such as air conditioning, heating, freezer, and hot water appear as commonly fitted items—useful in the markets where these boats turn up.
What to Inspect
The one documented handling concern is a centerplate alignment issue on port tack that the builder believes may be a manufacturing tolerance problem and is addressing anchor. Because the Swing Wing is an all-composite mechanism replacing older stainless brackets, inspect the beam join and float folding hardware for stress or repair, and confirm the continuous line system that pulls the floats in and stows the trampolines operates smoothly. The kick-up carbon rudder and lifting centerboard should be cycled to verify their safety cleats and pivot points.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These trimarans typically appear in the United States and Greece. For a shopper, the checklist is short: confirm the fixed-layout interior meets your stowage needs, verify the folding system and rudder-centerboard articulation are sound, and check that the commonly fitted lithium and watermaker systems are operational. A 36 that passes those points is a near-new, high-performance cruiser with few peers in its beam-folded footprint.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Dragonfly 36. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 1 row
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26 | 1 | $838,752 | — |
Where they're listed
Dragonfly 36 listings appear across 1 country. Greece has the most listings with 1.
Country view
1 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | $838,752 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Performance 36You are here | — | $ 838,752 | 1 | 1 |