Mirage 24
Description
The Mirage 24 is a classic Canadian racer-cruiser designed by George Cuthbertson and George Cassian (Cuthbertson & Cassian) and built by Mirage Yachts Ltd. (Pointe-Claire, Quebec) starting in 1972, nearly identical to the Northern 1/4 Ton and optimized for MORC (Midget Ocean Racing Club) competition with its lightweight fiberglass hull, fin keel, and transom-hung rudder for agile handling and planing potential in light to moderate winds. This compact masthead sloop accommodates 2–4 for day sails or short overnights in a spartan interior with V-berths forward, settee berths, minimal galley, and portable head, making it an affordable entry-level vintage boat for club racing or trailering; available in short rig (for gusty conditions) and tall rig (for better light-air performance) variants, it's noted for tenderness in heavy weather but praised for simplicity and speed (hull speed 6.0 kn).' Short Rig Variant: I: 8.08 m (26.50 ft); P: 6.95 m (22.80 ft); Sail Area: 19.87 m² (213.87 ft²). Tall Rig Variant: I: 8.99 m (29.50 ft); P: 7.71 m (25.30 ft); Sail Area: 22.09 m² (237.75 ft²).
Construction Details
| Designer | Cuthbertson and Cassian |
|---|---|
| Builder | Mirage Yachts Ltd. (Pointe-Claire, Quebec) |
| Length | 23.830 ft |
| LOA | 23.830 ft |
| LWL | 20.080 ft |
| Beam | 8.420 ft |
| Displacement | 3700 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 28 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9 ft |
| p | 23.25 ft |
| e | 8.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 ft | 9 ft | 23.25 ft | 8.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Mirage 24 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 23.25 ft - (7087 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8.25 ft - (2515 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.24 ft - (7388 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 24.4 ft - (7437 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | * 98.82 ft² |
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Mirage 24 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 23.53 ft - (7172 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.01 ft - (3661 mm) |
| Leech | * 19.58 ft - (5968 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 110.89 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 9.98 ft - (3042 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 15.99 ° |
| Area | * 117.4 ft² |
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Mirage 24 - GENOA
| Luff | * 27.94 ft - (8516 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.61 ft - (4453 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.29 ft - (7708 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 146.22 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.16 ft - (4011 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 7.92 ° |
| Area | * 183.85 ft² |
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Mirage 24 - GENOA
| Luff | 26.92 ft - (8205 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Leech | 25.5 ft - (7772 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 154.78 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.93 ft - (4246 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.94 ° |
| Area | * 187.51 ft² |
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Mirage 24 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 28.5 ft - (8687 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Leech | 26 ft - (7925 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 321 ft² |
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Mirage 24 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 27.94 ft - (8516 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 16.2 ft - (4938 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.2 ft - (4938 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 385 ft² |
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