Dragonfly tri on youtube

[Wansworth]

Interview with winner RTI race and film sailing……Was that our member?

 

[Wansworth]

…..this one

 

[Chiara’s slave]

Interview with winner RTI race and film sailing……Was that our member?

Not me. I have a 920. A little bigger than that one, but very similar. We didn’t enter this year as the helm has just had a hip replacement. There is a brief clip of a 920 like mine at about 1.30. Blue graphics. Mine is grey though.

 

[Bobc]

I have to say, I do rather like the Dragonfly 25. Shame it's into 6 figures for one.

 

[Chiara’s slave]

I have to say, I do rather like the Dragonfly 25. Shame it's into 6 figures for one.

You do get 3 boats for that though!

The price of new Dragonflys is horrific I admit, we paid enough for a slightly down at heel second hand one, and have now spent nearly as much again. And don’t expect relief after that, a new main is really going to sting. But, we have a 30ft boat that’s comfortable to sail 2 handed but is about equivalent on the water to a very racy 50 footer with 12 guys on the rail. All while drinking tea and chatting, in the dry. It’s a lot for people to take in, but they really are that good. I took some DF newbies out a couple of weeks ago, it was F5, a few gusts higher. A reef in the main, and the lady took the helm. We spent 20 minutes with the log not dropping below 13 knots, max about 17. They were expecting white knuckles, it’s quite serene most of the time, like that 25 on youtube.

 

[Bobc]

You do get 3 boats for that though!

The price of new Dragonflys is horrific I admit, we paid enough for a slightly down at heel second hand one, and have now spent nearly as much again. And don’t expect relief after that, a new main is really going to sting. But, we have a 30ft boat that’s comfortable to sail 2 handed but is about equivalent on the water to a very racy 50 footer with 12 guys on the rail. All while drinking tea and chatting, in the dry. It’s a lot for people to take in, but they really are that good. I took some DF newbies out a couple of weeks ago, it was F5, a few gusts higher. A reef in the main, and the lady took the helm. We spent 20 minutes with the log not dropping below 13 knots, max about 17. They were expecting white knuckles, it’s quite serene most of the time, like that 25 on youtube.

I've had a go on a racing cat doing 20kts, and it's quite impressive. Just can't justify six figures for a weekend toy.

 

[Chiara’s slave]

I've had a go on a racing cat doing 20kts, and it's quite impressive. Just can't justify six figures for a weekend toy.

Neither can we. Hence the secondhand one. We used to have an 800, years back. Not sure if that is measurably slower than the newer 25. They change hands for 20k quite often. By YBW standards, that’s still a lot, I suppose, for a 20 year old 4 berth pocket cruiser with no heads.

 

[MikeBz]

If money were no object I'd have a high-quality monohull yacht in the 40-50ft range (Bowman 45, mmmmmm) for weeks-at-a-time cruising and a DragonFly for zipping around our local coast from creek to creek. Dream on!

 

[Chiara’s slave]

If money were no object I'd have a high-quality monohull yacht in the 40-50ft range (Bowman 45, mmmmmm) for weeks-at-a-time cruising and a DragonFly for zipping around our local coast from creek to creek. Dream on!

Indeed. We opted for the bigger Dragonfly not because it is faster, but to compromise and have a bit of space for cruising. The little ones are definitely more ‘direct’ and satisfying to sail. Having said that, my newbies had a 50 footer, and thought the 920 felt like sailing a 49er

 

[Bobc]

Neither can we. Hence the secondhand one. We used to have an 800, years back. Not sure if that is measurably slower than the newer 25. They change hands for 20k quite often. By YBW standards, that’s still a lot, I suppose, for a 20 year old 4 berth pocket cruiser with no heads.

Hmm. Didn't know about the 800. That could work.

 

[Chiara’s slave]

For those with the inclination. Dragonfly Trimarans For Sale / Wanted - Dragonfly Trimarans User Forum Theres several 800s there. Plus some others to wince over the price. 800s are about1990 onwards.

 

[Bobc]

For those with the inclination. Dragonfly Trimarans For Sale / Wanted - Dragonfly Trimarans User Forum Theres several 800s there. Plus some others to wince over the price. 800s are about1990 onwards.

I'm over in Yarmouth next weekend (28/29). Will you be there?

 

[Chiara’s slave]

I'm over in Yarmouth next weekend (28/29). Will you be there?

At various times, though I’m racing in Cowes in an XOD. Could meet up if you wanted, our 920 is in Yarmouth

 

[Cora Love]

Not me. I have a 920. A little bigger than that one, but ver

Interview with winner RTI race and film sailing……Was that our member?

Not me. I have a 920. A little bigger than that one, but very similar. We didn’t enter this year as the helm has just had a hip replacement. There is a brief clip of a 920 like mine at about 1.30. Blue graphics. Mine is grey though modilimitado

 

[Wansworth]

Not me. I have a 920. A little bigger than that one, but ver


Not me. I have a 920. A little bigger than that one, but very similar. We didn’t enter this year as the helm has just had a hip replacement. There is a brief clip of a 920 like mine at about 1.30. Blue graphics. Mine is grey though modilimitado

Welcome to the forum,I believe there are members with double boats……..and triple

 

[Chiara’s slave]

Welcome to the forum,I believe there are members with double boats……..and triple

You do not know the power of the dark side. Get one, you know you want to

 

[Wansworth]

You do not know the power of the dark side. Get one, you know you want to

I once participated in a RTI in a double boat I ll have you know

 

[Chiara’s slave]

I once participated in a RTI in a double boat I ll have you know

Likewise I have done it in several halfmarans, ancient and modern. If we don’t enter Chiara next year, I may do it in a 57ft gaffer.