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Dragonfly 40

A 12.40 m folding performance trimaran from Quorning Boats in Denmark, built in Touring, Ultimate, C Ultimate and C Performance versions. The floats fold in to a 4.00 m beam. The Dragonfly 40 Carbon made its UK debut at the 2026 Southampton International Boat Show.

Dragonfly 40 Carbon trimaran on calm water with its floats extended
British Marine | Rustic Studios
Length overall12.40 m
Beam (sailing / folded)8.40 / 4.00 m
Draught0.70–2.20 m
Engine40 hp
PriceNot publishedDragonfly does not publish a price

Specifications

Dimensions

Length overall (centre hull)12.40 m source
Length waterline (centre hull)11.50 m source
Length folded14.17 m source
Beam sailing8.40 m source
Beam folded4.00 m source
Draught board up / down0.70 / 2.20 m source
Mast height over water (excl. antennas)18.80 m (Touring), 20.80 m (Ultimate and C Ultimate), 22.30 m (C Performance) source

Weight & tanks

Dry weight ready to sail5,900 kg (Touring, Ultimate); 5,000 kg (C Ultimate, C Performance) source
Water220 L source
Diesel150 L source
Holding tank75 L source

Engine & sails

Engine, standard40 hp / 29.4 kW source
Engine, optional57 hp / 41.9 kW source
Mainsail65–83 m² depending on version source
Furling Code 065–90 m² source
Gennaker110–150 m² source

Safety

Max persons (CE category A / B)6 / 8 source
UnsinkableYes source
DesignJens Quorning and Steen Olsen source

Sources: dragonfly.dk Dragonfly 40 specifications; Southampton International Boat Show 2026 boat debuts.

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FAQ

How wide is the Dragonfly 40 when folded?

4.00 m with the floats folded, against 8.40 m when sailing, according to Dragonfly.

What versions of the Dragonfly 40 are there?

Touring, Ultimate, C Ultimate and C Performance. The C Ultimate and C Performance weigh 5,000 kg dry, against 5,900 kg for the Touring and Ultimate.

How much water does the Dragonfly 40 draw?

0.70 m with the centreboard up and 2.20 m with it down.