Dracan 42

First Tests at La Grande-Motte

On display at the International Multihull Show, the Dracan 42 was available for sea trials, so we obviously jumped at the chance to test this powercat launched by a dynamic team based in Poland.

Dracan 42

Published 14/05/2025

By Norbert Conchin

Issue: 201

Published: may / june 2025

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Powered by twin 400 HP outboards, the Dracan reached well over 30 knots. On the day of our test, the sea was perfectly flat, but crossing the wakes of several other boats at full speed gave us a good idea of how it would handle in waves. In the curves, the 42 stays flat.

The modern design of this semi-open hull is unmistakably successful, and the carefully designed layout, with 2, 3 or 4 cabins, will adapt to any program. The deck layout is ideal for relaxation, with large sun loungers aft and a forward cockpit.

Full test in our upcoming issue (Multihulls World No. 202).

Builder: Dracan Marine/Model Art
Architect: Dracan Marine
Design: Blazejak Yacht Design
Length overall: 41’3” (12.6 m)
Hull length: 41’ (12.5 m)
Waterline length: 33’3” (10.14 m)
Beam: 15’10” (4.85 m)
Draft: 23” (0.6 m) / 3’11” (1.2 m)
Air draft: 14’5” (4.3 m)
Displacement (incl. motors): 23,809 lbs (10.8 t)
Max. engine size: 2 x 400 HP
Max. speed: > 30 knots
Fuel: 2 x 132 US gal (2 x 500 l)
Water: 2 x 53 US gal (2 x 200 l)
CE Certification: B8/C12/D16
Price: €521,430 ex-tax