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Quorning Boats

Headquarters:
Fredericia
Founded:
1967
Boat types:
Sailing trimarans

Since the company was founded in 1967, Quorning Boats has developed and manufactured Dragonfly trimarans. Today approx. 50 Dragonfly trimarans leave the yard every year, and by the summer of 2016, 1,100 boats have left the yard over a period of 50 years, hereof 785 trimarans. Today, the yard produces trimarans only.

Quorning Boats has for two generations, with Børge and Jens Quorning, worked with innovation to develop Dragonfly trimarans, and today, the yard is global leader within this field, as Quorning Boats is constantly developing new models by using high-tech 3D design and advanced milling of mould tools.

Quorning Boats is the second largest yacht yard in Denmark, and old boat builder traditions are treasured. The yard employs trained boat builders and is also educating new boat builders. Everything is produced in Denmark to maintain a high quality, efficiency and diversity.

Quorning Boats’ history is deeply rooted in family and passion for the sea. Founded by Børge Quorning, the company discovered the trimaran in America, revolutionizing their lives and gaining widespread acceptance. The journey of this family business has been marked by constant development and innovation, with many remarkable people contributing to its success.

Today, Quorning Boats employs around 50 people and builds over 40 custom trimarans annually. Renowned worldwide, the Dragonfly trimaran symbolizes the company’s stability, courage, and love of sailing, making it a major player in the sailing industry. The story of Quorning Boats is one of a small family business from Skærbæk achieving global recognition.