Mirage 24 Tall Rig
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).
Construction Details
| Designer | Cuthbertson and Cassian |
|---|---|
| Builder | Mirage Yachts Ltd. (Pointe-Claire, Quebec) |
| Length | 24.000 ft |
| LOA | 39.180 ft |
| LWL | 32.830 ft |
| Beam | 12.500 ft |
| Max Draft | 6.170 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 29.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9 ft |
| p | 25.33 ft |
| e | 8.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.50 ft | 9 ft | 25.33 ft | 8.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Mirage 24 Tall Rig - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 25.33 ft - (7721 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8.25 ft - (2515 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.2 ft - (7986 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 26.36 ft - (8035 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 3.5 in - (89 mm) |
| Area | * 107.62 ft² |
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Mirage 24 Tall Rig - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 24.67 ft - (7519 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.83 ft - (3606 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.58 ft - (6578 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.35 ft - (3155 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.02 ° |
| Area | * 127.64 ft² |
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Mirage 24 Tall Rig - GENOA
| Luff | * 29.3 ft - (8931 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.46 ft - (4407 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.64 ft - (8425 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.5 ft - (4115 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.03 ° |
| Area | * 197.77 ft² |
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Mirage 24 Tall Rig - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 29.3 ft - (8931 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 16.2 ft - (4938 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.2 ft - (4938 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 403 ft² |
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