Kirby 30 vs Mirage 26
How do the Kirby 30 and Mirage 26 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Kirby 30 
Mirage 26 | Kirby 30 | Mirage 26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 29.7 ft9.04 m | 26.2 ft7.98 m |
| Waterline length | 23.5 ft7.16 m | 21.7 ft6.61 m |
| Beam | 10.3 ft3.12 m | 9.3 ft2.82 m |
| Draft | 5.5 ft1.68 m | 4.5 ft1.37 m |
| Displacement | 5,350 lb2,427 kg | 4,770 lb2,164 kg |
| Ballast | 2,300 lb1,043 kg | 2,050 lb930 kg |
| Sail area | 434 ft²40.3 m² | 313 ft²29.1 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 22.70 | 17.67 |
| Displacement / Length | 184 | 209 |
| Comfort ratio | 14.7 | 16.5 |
| Capsize screening | 2.34 | 2.20 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 6.5 | 6.2 |
Kirby 30 vs Mirage 26: the short version
- The Kirby 30 is the larger boat at 29.7 ft9.04 m LOA versus 26.2 ft7.98 m for the Mirage 26.
- The Kirby 30 is heavier, displacing about 12% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Kirby 30 carries the more powerful rig (22.7 vs 17.7), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Mirage 26 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Mirage 26 rates better for offshore work (2.20 vs 2.34).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.