For Sale

CAN148 Aryborn2 arriving in Vancouver

Buying a Used Dragon

Most wooden Dragons in North America are from the 50s and 60s. Some are big projects, requiring extensive structural work and the expertise of an experienced boatwright or shipwright to do the work. Others are in decent condition, and someone with some carpentry experience can make basic repairs and cosmetic fixes. There are also some beautifully restored wooden Dragons available from time to time. 

Fiberglass Dragons were manufactured in North American in the 70s and 80s and most are still active in fleet racing. You can import new or used Dragons from Europe, where there is a good second hand market, especially in the UK, as well as in The Netherlands and Germany. Shipping costs vary between $3000 and $6000 to either the east coast or the west coast, and there is state/provincial sales tax and federal duty. Make sure you get a separate sales receipt for the boat and the trailer since they have different tax and duty (one is a boat and one is a vehicle). Most used Dragons from Europe are sold with a double-axle trailer and several sets of sails.

You should arrange to inspect the Dragon in person, or, if that’s not possible, have someone you trust do it. It’s also wise to get a marine surveyor to examine the boat. Besides checking the hull, sails, trailer and the standing rigging, it is worthwhile getting the keel bolts checked – depending on what materials used, there is sometimes corrosion.

If you are doing repairs or restoration, or just updating the rigging, remember to get a copy of the Class Rules and Plans to make sure your Dragon is still a Dragon when you are finished any repairs or rigging changes! Your best assurance that your boat is a Dragon, new or old, is a Builders’ Measurement Certificate;  ask for it when you are considering a purchase.

Think it’s too complex to import a Dragon? Contact us for information on importing a Dragon to the US or Canada. 

Fiberglass Dragons For Sale

  • CAN133 Lorelei
    1973 Borresen, in excellent condition, two sets of sails, double-axle trailer, 6HP Suzuki Four Stroke. Price is $15,000.
  • CAN144 Bamboo Man
    A 1993 model built in Hong Kong by renowned Dragon builder Lowell Chang. Named “Bamboo Man” she was an award winning boat and is mentioned in the 75th Dragon anniversary hard back book. In 2003 she was shipped to Vancouver and sailed and raced locally until 2016. $47,900 CDN
  • GBR727 La Traviata
    2000 Petticrows, hull no. 961, very little used, always dry sailed, not anti fouled, with good sails (mostly Norths and Hoj-Jensen) and gear, Harbeck alloy trailer with 2 boxes, sheerlegs, trialing cover, cockpit cover, mast cover etc. No electric pump. Tactic T70 not included. £20,000 located in Hill Head UK (near Portsmouth). Email
  • PUR5 Wisp
    1986 Børresen – San Juan PR – Best Offer – trailer, sails, lots of extras – well kept (dry sailed) with trailer, lots of extras, formerly GBR507. Shipping can be arranged from Jacksonville, Florida.

Wooden Dragons For Sale

  • CAN026 Cinderella
    1950 Jeppesen – Toronto ON – CAD$3000
  • CAN082 Spray
    1938 Svendsen – Kelowna BC – needs significant work
  • CAN092 Lynx
    1961 Van de Stadt – Toronto ON – CAD$3,950
  • CAN098 Viking
    A well-known Toronto Dragon, Viking was imported from Denmark in 1964 and had a successful racing career at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club for many years before retiring to cottage country. Viking is a 1957 Børresen, restored in 2012, kept under cover, indoors since then. Petticrows mast and spare Mahar mast, double axle trailer, multiple sets of sails.
  • USA002 Singoalla
    1947  Gjeruldson – Sedgwick ME – fully restored by East Passage Boatwrights in Bristol RI in 2008. Asking $69,500USD.
  • USA011 Arrow
    1951 Roland – Spokane WA – restored in 2006 and carefully kept up to date
  • USA018 Nordlys
    1951 Westermoen​ – Marrowstone Island WA – Restore a bit of Dragon history – free project boat – one of the first 10 Dragons on the West Coast
  • USA144 Hubris
    Built by Borresen in Denmark. Lovingly restored. New Sails, New Sitka Mast, Boom, & Spinnaker Pole. New Custom Tandem Axel Trailer. More Info:
  • USA149 Scarlett
    Project Dragon – 1963 Børresen, 2nd in US Olympic Trials in 1968, raced in 1991 Worlds in Toronto. Stored under cover last two years. Deck partially replaced. Registered in Texas. Full rigging and set of sails, plus trailer with new tires (less than 200 miles). Restore a bit of Dragon history!
  • USA210 Mariah
    1963 Savell – Billings MT – project boat plus homemade trailer – stored inside, some seams open, deck needs work
  • USA252 Graceful
    1972 Børresen – Sedgwick ME – one of the last wooden Dragons by Børresen

Dragons For Sale outside North America

British Dragon Association
Doomernik
German Dragon Association
PCT Premier Dragon
​Petticrows

Equipment For Sale

Dragon sails for sale – Jibs, mains, spinnakers. Excellent for club racing. North, Elvstrom and Hoj Jensen. Prices start at $325 OBO.
Contact Miguel A. Casellas, Puerto Rico 787.403.4700