description Dragonfly 1200 Overview
The Dragonfly 1200 is a small, highly capable sailing boat designed for singlehanded or two-person cruising. Its unique planing hull design offers surprising speed and stability, making it suitable for coastal waters and sheltered lakes. Developed by Quorning in Germany, the boat’s innovative construction and responsive handling appeal to experienced sailors seeking a nimble and efficient vessel for recreational sailing and light offshore use.
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Dragonfly 1200 ranks #28 of 368 in the Dragonfly ranking, behind Red marsh skimmer (Trithemis aurora), ahead of Common picture wing (Rhyothemis variegata).
Dragonfly 1200 received Boat of the Year and design recognition; praised offshore capability, with size, price, and upkeep limiting appeal.
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Is the Dragonfly 1200 a small dinghy or an offshore cruising trimaran?
Despite the catalog description, it is an offshore cruising trimaran measuring about 11.96 meters, or 39 feet, in overall length. Quorning Boats built it in Denmark as a folding multihull with cruising accommodation, not as a small open boat.
How wide is the Dragonfly 1200 when its amas are folded?
Its sailing beam is about 8.6 meters, while the folding system reduces that to roughly 4.25 meters. The narrower configuration makes marina berths and harbor maneuvering more practical, although it is still wider than a road-trailerable boat.
Who designed and built the Dragonfly 1200?
The model was designed within the Quorning family and built by Quorning Boats in Denmark. Production began around 2001, and the later Dragonfly 40 occupies a similar position in the company's cruising range.
Can the Dragonfly 1200 handle shallow anchorages?
Its centerboard configuration reduces draft from about 2 meters with the board down to around 0.8 meters with it raised. That range allows access to shallower water than a conventional fixed-keel yacht of comparable length.
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