Mirage 338
Description
The Mirage 338 is a high-performance American racer-cruiser designed by Bruce Kelley and built by Mirage Manufacturing (Gainesville, Florida) starting in 1984, with limited production focused on MORC (Midget Ocean Racing Club) and handicap racing fleets, featuring a lightweight fiberglass hull with an optional lifting bulb keel for trailering or shallow access while maintaining deep draft (up to 7 ft / 2.13 m down) for stability and speed. This fractional sloop offers agile handling (PHRF ~78) and a powerful sailplan for light to moderate winds, accommodating 4–6 in a basic interior with V-berth forward, saloon settees, galley, nav station, and enclosed head—suited for club racing, coastal cruising, or short passages, though its low comfort ratio (9.77) prioritizes performance over long-term livability; examples often feature refits like carbon rudders or solar power, with owners praising its responsiveness.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bruce Kelley |
|---|---|
| Builder | Mirage Manufacturing (USA) |
| Length | 33.670 ft |
| LOA | 33.670 ft |
| LWL | 28.830 ft |
| Beam | 10.670 ft |
| Displacement | 4480 lb |
| Ballast | 2400 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1984 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 40.25 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12 ft |
| p | 40 ft |
| e | 13.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.25 ft | 12 ft | 40 ft | 13.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Mirage 338 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 40 ft - (12192 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.5 ft - (4115 mm) |
| Leech | * 41.5 ft - (12649 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 41.77 ft - (12731 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 278.6 ft² |
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Mirage 338 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 33.6 ft - (10241 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.72 ft - (4791 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.5 ft - (8992 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.8 ft - (4206 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 231.85 ft² |
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Mirage 338 - GENOA
| Luff | * 39.9 ft - (12162 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.23 ft - (5861 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.71 ft - (11494 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.99 ° |
| Area | * 359.12 ft² |
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Mirage 338 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 39.9 ft - (12162 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 21.6 ft - (6584 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.6 ft - (6584 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 733 ft² |
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