Mirage 26 vs Mirage 30 SX
How do the Mirage 26 and Mirage 30 SX compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Mirage 26 
Mirage 30 SX | Mirage 26 | Mirage 30 SX | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 26.2 ft7.98 m | 30.0 ft9.14 m |
| Waterline length | 21.7 ft6.61 m | 24.1 ft7.35 m |
| Beam | 9.3 ft2.82 m | 10.5 ft3.20 m |
| Draft | 4.5 ft1.37 m | 5.9 ft1.80 m |
| Displacement | 4,770 lb2,164 kg | 5,900 lb2,676 kg |
| Ballast | 2,050 lb930 kg | —— |
| Sail area | 313 ft²29.1 m² | 474 ft²44.0 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 17.67 | 23.23 |
| Displacement / Length | 209 | 188 |
| Comfort ratio | 16.5 | 15.4 |
| Capsize screening | 2.20 | 2.32 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 6.2 | 6.6 |
Mirage 26 vs Mirage 30 SX: the short version
- The Mirage 30 SX is the larger boat at 30.0 ft9.14 m LOA versus 26.2 ft7.98 m for the Mirage 26.
- The Mirage 30 SX is heavier, displacing about 24% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Mirage 30 SX carries the more powerful rig (23.2 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 2.32).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.