Mirage 39

Summary

The Mirage 39 is a Canadian sailboat, that was designed by H. Morton and first built in 1989.[1][2]

Mirage 39
Development
DesignerH. Morton
LocationCanada
Year1989
Builder(s)Mirage Yachts
NameMirage 39
Boat
Displacement16,000 lb (7,257 kg)
Draft6.17 ft (1.88 m)
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionFiberglass
LOA39.18 ft (11.94 m)
LWL32.83 ft (10.01 m)
Beam12.50 ft (3.81 m)
Engine typeVolvo Marine 27 hp (20 kW) diesel engine
Hull appendages
Keel/board typefin keel
Ballast6,000 lb (2,722 kg)
Rig
GeneralMasthead sloop
Racing
PHRF111 (average)

Production edit

The boat was the final design built by Mirage Yachts in Canada, with only a few completed before the company was sold and all production ended later in 1989.[3][4][2]

Design edit

The Mirage 39 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass. It has a masthead sloop rig and a fixed fin keel. It displaces 16,000 lb (7,257 kg) and carries 6,000 lb (2,722 kg) of ballast.[1][2]

The boat has a draft of 6.17 ft (1.88 m) with the standard keel.[1][2]

The boat is fitted with a Swedish Volvo Penta diesel engine of 27 hp (20 kW). The fuel tank holds 40 U.S. gallons (150 L; 33 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 75 U.S. gallons (280 L; 62 imp gal).[1][2]

The boat has a PHRF racing average handicap of 111. It has a hull speed of 7.68 kn (14.22 km/h).[5][2]

See also edit

Similar sailboats

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d Browning, Randy (2017). "Mirage 39 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 20 March 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "Mirage 39". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 20 March 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  3. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2022). "Mirage Yachts Ltd (CAN) 1972 - 1989". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 16 June 2021. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  4. ^ Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "Mirage Yachts". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 2 March 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2022.
  5. ^ InterVisionSoft LLC (2017). "Sailboat Specifications for Mirage 39". Sailing Joy. Archived from the original on 6 January 2018. Retrieved 6 January 2018.

External links edit

  • Photo of a Mirage 39