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.

Featured Dragon for Sale - CAN139 Eclipse

Nicely updated in 2019, this early 90s Børresen is for sale in Montreal QC. New North sails, all new lines, faired, painted, new NuTeak deck, side mount for electric motor, and more. Includes cradle ride trailer. Please pass on to anyone you know who might be looking for a Dragon. She’s a great looking boat! Brought over for the Worlds in 1991.

Contact Ryan Beck Email Phone
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
USA149 Scarlett 1963 Børresen - Mobile AL - needs new deck, refinish, work on mast, trailer, has complete set of rigging - professionally glassed hull (Donnie Bremman) - came second in US Olympic trials in 1968 - looking for a good home - 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 - see feature above
CAN133 Lorelei 1973 Børresen - Vancouver BC - CAD$15,000 - More Info & Photos - 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.