Catching a Breeze with the Dragonfly 28 Sport

[Philipp]

Hey fellow boating enthusiasts,

I stumbled across a pretty interesting find today: a 2014 Dragonfly 28 Sport trimaran nestled in Peenemünde, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It is listed at 175.000 € and it comes with a trailer and a bow thruster. Quite a package for those looking to dabble in trimaran performance!

What immediately caught my eye was the well-appointed setup including Elvström laminate sails and a nifty gennaker. The image shows a sleek design which promises not only good looks but some serious speed too. I particularly admire the combination of a carbon mast and expanded sail area that ensures sailing even in light winds, something important when others might have to rely on a motor.

One standout feature is the manually set anchor that is surprisingly straightforward to manage, according to the description. Plus, the boat is fitted out with modern electronics like a Raymarine plotter, which means you are not just relying on the old eyeball navigation.

It sounds like the owners knew their way around boats, having sailed over 30.000 nautical miles. This trimaran has been gently used with approximately 3500 nautical miles logged and stored indoors, keeping it in superb condition. For a boat that’s seen saltwater, that is as good as it gets.

An important point when considering this trimaran (or any used boat) is the opportunity for a test sail. This gives a tangible feel for the boat’s performance and handling, which can be reassuring when you are shelling out for such a prized possession.

What do others here think about investing in such a model, especially with a price tag like that? Can anyone share their experience with similar performance-oriented trimarans?

For anyone interested, here’s the original listing: [Dragonfly 28 Sport, Trimaran incl. TRAILER, BUGSTRAHLRUDER in Bayern - Oberostendorf | Segelboote kaufen | kleinanzeigen.de]

[jordankeel]

That’s a slick-looking Dragonfly 28 Sport–I’ve always admired how those trimarans manage to pack so much performance into a trailerable platform. The carbon rig and upgraded sails definitely hint at some fun light-air sailing. Price feels a bit steep, but with the low mileage and indoor storage, it might be worth it for someone itching to jump into the performance multihull scene. I’d love to hear if anyone here has taken one out in choppy conditions—curious how it handles.

[bluevoyage]

Hey Jordan, I took out a Dragonfly 28 Sport on a breezy weekend last fall and was impressed with how stiff the tri felt even in short chop. The amas stay engaged and provide good balance when you’re reaching across gusty conditions. It’s definitely a step up from some of the older models in terms of responsiveness.
bluevoyage

[taylormast]

Hey Jordan, I get the appeal of the Dragonfly 28 Sport, especially with that carbon rig, but I think the performance in light air is often overstated unless you’ve really dialed in the trim and weight. I’ve been out on one in moderate chop and it felt a bit lively compared to heavier tris, especially off the wind. Trailerable yes, but I think the premium price should demand more offshore capability. Just my two cents.
taylormast