DF36 wins Cruising World Boat of the Year 2026

The Dragonfly 36 Wins the 2026 Boat of the Year

Fifteen nominees from six countries, four category winners, and one unanimous: Best Overall winner is from Denmark!
Category: Overall Winner & Best Performance Multihull under 45 Feet

2027 BASE PRICES
Touring or Performance model roughly $650,000–$700,000 base
In US dollars, using the most recent rate.

These prices do not include shipping, import duty, and commissioning
Options are not included in this price. Availability upon request

US reality check: the owner of a 2026 Performance (hull 9) for sale in Europe says a base new-order 36 sells for about $650,000 in the US, and a fully optioned one runs $1.0–1.1 million.

By Herb McCormick, September 16, 2026, Cruising World

”It perhaps should go without saying, but an award-winning sailboat should truly excel at, well, sailing. Still, when evaluating new boats, other factors inevitably come into play.”

“There’s build superiority. High-quality systems and hardware. Truly innovative design. Cutting-edge technology. Excellent layout and accommodations. Value for dollar. These are all valid considerations, and such features executed to a high standard can sometimes overshadow a boat’s pure performance. Whoever once said that all boats are compromises to some degree was not wrong.” Read More >>