Mirage 24 Short Rig
Description
The Mirage 24 Short Rig is a classic Canadian coastal cruiser-racer designed by George Cuthbertson and George Cassian (Cuthbertson & Cassian) and built by Mirage Yachts Ltd. (Pointe-Claire, Quebec) starting in 1972, closely related to the Northern 1/4 Ton and optimized for MORC (Midget Ocean Racing Club) competition with its fin keel, transom-hung rudder, and compact fiberglass hull emphasizing speed and simplicity for club racing or family day sails accommodating 2–4 in a basic interior featuring a V-berth forward, settee berths, small galley, and portable head. The short rig variant offers a more conservative sailplan for easier handling in gusty conditions compared to the tall rig, delivering balanced performance (SA/D ~14.9) with a hull speed of 6.0 knots, though it's noted for tenderness in heavy air; out of production after the 1970s (exact number built unknown, est. <50).
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 |
| Ballast | 1500 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1972 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 26.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9 ft |
| p | 22.75 ft |
| e | 8.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.50 ft | 9 ft | 22.75 ft | 8.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Mirage 24 Short Rig - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 22.75 ft - (6934 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8.25 ft - (2515 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.77 ft - (7245 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 23.93 ft - (7294 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | * 96.7 ft² |
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Mirage 24 Short Rig - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 22.39 ft - (6824 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.04 ft - (3670 mm) |
| Leech | * 19.26 ft - (5870 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.35 ft - (3155 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.95 ° |
| Area | * 115.89 ft² |
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Mirage 24 Short Rig - GENOA
| Luff | * 26.59 ft - (8105 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.64 ft - (4462 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.9 ft - (7590 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.5 ft - (4115 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.01 ° |
| Area | * 179.47 ft² |
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Mirage 24 Short Rig - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 26.59 ft - (8105 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.85 ft - (4526 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.46 ft - (7455 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 296 ft² |
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Mirage 24 Short Rig - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 15.39 ft - (4691 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 6.83 ft - (2082 mm) |
| Leech | * 12.44 ft - (3792 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 5.4 ft - (1646 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.01 ° |
| Area | * 41.55 ft² |
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Mirage 24 Short Rig - STORMTRYSAIL
| Luff | * 8.86 ft - (2701 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8.15 ft - (2484 mm) |
| Leech | * 7.39 ft - (2252 mm) |
| Length Perp | * 7.39 ft - (2252 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * -25 ° |
| Area | * 28 ft² |
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