DRAGON

DRAGON is a 41.5-metre aluminium-hulled motor yacht built by Palmer Johnson in 2007 and refitted in 2016, registered under the United Kingdom flag. Palmer Johnson's reputation for performance-oriented construction is well established, and DRAGON reflects that lineage — her lightweight aluminium displacement hull and twin-tender arrangement speak to a yacht designed as much for covering ground as for anchoring in comfort.

With accommodation for nine guests across four cabins and a crew of seven, DRAGON operates at a crew-to-guest ratio that supports attentive, personalised service without the formality of a larger vessel. She is well matched to a small group or family seeking flexibility and range across the Greek islands, where her charter availability positions her as a capable choice for extended coastal cruising. She is less suited to large social groups or those expecting the space and cabin count of a 50-metre-plus vessel.

What distinguishes DRAGON within her class is her performance envelope. A cruising speed of 25 knots and a maximum of 30 knots place her among the faster displacement yachts at this length, while a range of 1,152 nautical miles — considered one of the longer-range profiles for aluminium yachts of her size — means itinerary flexibility rarely available to comparable charter yachts. The 2016 refit signals continued investment in her condition, a meaningful indicator in a segment where build quality and upkeep are closely linked.

Life aboard DRAGON is oriented around outdoor living and water access. The water sports inventory is broad and well-suited to active guests — from a three-seat WaveRunner and wakeboard to snorkelling gear and towable toys — while a deck jacuzzi and underway stabilisers ensure that time at anchor or passage-making remains comfortable. Two tenders, at 5.4 and 4.3 metres respectively, allow simultaneous shore runs and water activity without coordination delays that can affect larger parties on smaller vessels.

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