Mirage 27 vs Mirage 30 SX
How do the Mirage 27 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.
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Mirage 27 
Mirage 30 SX | Mirage 27 | Mirage 30 SX | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 27.2 ft8.28 m | 30.0 ft9.14 m |
| Waterline length | 21.5 ft6.55 m | 24.1 ft7.35 m |
| Beam | 9.3 ft2.82 m | 10.5 ft3.20 m |
| Draft | 4.2 ft1.27 m | 5.9 ft1.80 m |
| Displacement | 5,500 lb2,495 kg | 5,900 lb2,676 kg |
| Ballast | 2,200 lb998 kg | —— |
| Sail area | 370 ft²34.4 m² | 474 ft²44.0 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 19.00 | 23.23 |
| Displacement / Length | 247 | 188 |
| Comfort ratio | 18.9 | 15.4 |
| Capsize screening | 2.10 | 2.32 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 6.2 | 6.6 |
Mirage 27 vs Mirage 30 SX: the short version
- The Mirage 30 SX is the larger boat at 30.0 ft9.14 m LOA versus 27.2 ft8.28 m for the Mirage 27.
- On sail area/displacement the Mirage 30 SX carries the more powerful rig (23.2 vs 19.0), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Mirage 27 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Mirage 27 rates better for offshore work (2.10 vs 2.32).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.