Buying a 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.
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.
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.
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.
Featured Dragon for Sale - CAN98 Viking - 1957 Børresen
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.
She had extensive work done on her by Gyles Sails and Marine in Thornbury ON in 2012. Since that time, the boat has been stored indoors in Kleinburg Ontario in an unheated barn (wood floor) the entire time loosely covered for dust protection. There are no open seams or cracks of any type, and the varnish is in good shape as it does not see direct sunlight. Sanded back to wood in 2012, it was stained red mahogany then coated with 10 to 12 coats of Epifanes varnish. Some minor painting of the deck and cabin top are required. The railing cockpit combing was sanded and had two coats of varnish applied. It truly is a “grand piano” of boats.
Mast and boom are Petticrow, spare mast is Mahar. The boat comes ready to sail with all required hardware and multiple sails. Trailer is of unknown manufacture (double axle). Purchaser should ensure the trailer suits their needs (tires are approx. 8 years old, but the boat has taken no trips in that time). The boat currently rests on the trailer. The trailer needs to be licensed.
Asking price $18,500 CAD for boat and trailer and sails, extra mast.
I can send photos of the boat, inside the barn, but they really don’t do justice. Seeing is believing.
Contact Harry Angus - Phone - Email
She had extensive work done on her by Gyles Sails and Marine in Thornbury ON in 2012. Since that time, the boat has been stored indoors in Kleinburg Ontario in an unheated barn (wood floor) the entire time loosely covered for dust protection. There are no open seams or cracks of any type, and the varnish is in good shape as it does not see direct sunlight. Sanded back to wood in 2012, it was stained red mahogany then coated with 10 to 12 coats of Epifanes varnish. Some minor painting of the deck and cabin top are required. The railing cockpit combing was sanded and had two coats of varnish applied. It truly is a “grand piano” of boats.
Mast and boom are Petticrow, spare mast is Mahar. The boat comes ready to sail with all required hardware and multiple sails. Trailer is of unknown manufacture (double axle). Purchaser should ensure the trailer suits their needs (tires are approx. 8 years old, but the boat has taken no trips in that time). The boat currently rests on the trailer. The trailer needs to be licensed.
Asking price $18,500 CAD for boat and trailer and sails, extra mast.
I can send photos of the boat, inside the barn, but they really don’t do justice. Seeing is believing.
Contact Harry Angus - Phone - Email
Wooden Dragons for Sale
These range from needing a lot of work to fully restored, with prices accordingly. Some have impressive racing pedigrees.
CAN26 Cinderella 1950 Jeppesen - Toronto ON - CAD$3000 - Photos - Email
CAN82 Spray 1938 Svendsen - Kelowna BC - needs significant work - Email - Phone
CAN92 Lynx 1961 Van de Stadt - Toronto ON - CAD$3,950 - More Info - Email
CAN98 Viking 1957 Børresen - Toronto ON - CAD$18,500 - Restored in 2012, kept under cover, indoors since then. Petticrows mast and spare Mahar mast, double axle trailer, multiple sets of sails - Email - Phone
USA2 Singoalla 1947 Gjeruldson - Sedgwick ME - fully restored by East Passage Boatwrights in Bristol RI in 2008 - More Info - Email - Phone
USA11 Arrow 1951 Roland - Spokane WA - restored in 2006 and carefully kept up to date - Photos - Email - Phone
USA210 Mariah 1963 Savell - Billings MT - project boat plus homemade trailer - stored inside, some seams open, deck needs work - Email - Phone
USA252 Grayceful 1972 Børresen - Sedgwick ME - one of the last wooden Dragons by Børresen - Email - Phone
Fiberglass Dragons for Sale
CAN139 Eclipse 1991 Børresen - Montreal QC - New North sails, all new lines, faired, painted, new NuTeak deck, side mount for electric motor, and more. Included cradle ride trailer. A great looking Dragon! - More Info - Email - Phone
USA261 Blow Me 1975 Børresen - Cleveland OH - double axle trailer, sails, lots of extras (3 masts) - Photos - Email - Phone
USA278 Orion 1980 Spoce - Mobile AL - USD$6500 or best offer - trailer, ready to sail (raced October 2019) - More Info & Photos - Email - Phone
For general information on buying a Dragon, contact us.
These range from needing a lot of work to fully restored, with prices accordingly. Some have impressive racing pedigrees.
CAN26 Cinderella 1950 Jeppesen - Toronto ON - CAD$3000 - Photos - Email
CAN82 Spray 1938 Svendsen - Kelowna BC - needs significant work - Email - Phone
CAN92 Lynx 1961 Van de Stadt - Toronto ON - CAD$3,950 - More Info - Email
CAN98 Viking 1957 Børresen - Toronto ON - CAD$18,500 - Restored in 2012, kept under cover, indoors since then. Petticrows mast and spare Mahar mast, double axle trailer, multiple sets of sails - Email - Phone
USA2 Singoalla 1947 Gjeruldson - Sedgwick ME - fully restored by East Passage Boatwrights in Bristol RI in 2008 - More Info - Email - Phone
USA11 Arrow 1951 Roland - Spokane WA - restored in 2006 and carefully kept up to date - Photos - Email - Phone
USA210 Mariah 1963 Savell - Billings MT - project boat plus homemade trailer - stored inside, some seams open, deck needs work - Email - Phone
USA252 Grayceful 1972 Børresen - Sedgwick ME - one of the last wooden Dragons by Børresen - Email - Phone
Fiberglass Dragons for Sale
CAN139 Eclipse 1991 Børresen - Montreal QC - New North sails, all new lines, faired, painted, new NuTeak deck, side mount for electric motor, and more. Included cradle ride trailer. A great looking Dragon! - More Info - Email - Phone
USA261 Blow Me 1975 Børresen - Cleveland OH - double axle trailer, sails, lots of extras (3 masts) - Photos - Email - Phone
USA278 Orion 1980 Spoce - Mobile AL - USD$6500 or best offer - trailer, ready to sail (raced October 2019) - More Info & Photos - Email - Phone
For general information on buying a Dragon, contact us.
Dragons for Sale outside North America
British Dragon Association
Doomernik
German Dragon Association
PCT Premier Dragon
Petticrows
Think it's too complex to import a Dragon? Contact us for information on importing a Dragon to the US or Canada.
Doomernik
German Dragon Association
PCT Premier Dragon
Petticrows
Think it's too complex to import a Dragon? Contact us for information on importing a Dragon to the US or Canada.