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Mirage 275
Designer: Philip Harle  ·  Builder: Mirage Yachts (Can)  ·  First built: 1986
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About the Mirage 275

With limited documentation available, the Mirage 275 represents one of the more elusive designs in the sailboat market, making it a challenge for researchers seeking comprehensive information. This 27-foot sailboat appears to fall into the coastal cruising category, sized appropriately for weekend adventures and short-range coastal exploration. Based on its length and naming convention, the Mirage 275 likely features a moderate displacement hull designed for comfortable sailing in protected waters and near-shore conditions. The Mirage brand typically targeted the recreational sailing market, focusing on boats that balance affordability with reasonable sailing performance for average cruising sailors. Prospective buyers should be aware that the scarcity of available specifications and documentation may present challenges when seeking parts, service information, or detailed performance data. This limited availability of information suggests the model may have had a shorter production run or smaller market presence compared to more widely documented sailboats of similar size. For sailors considering this boat, thorough inspection and surveying become even more critical given the sparse technical documentation. The Mirage 275 would likely appeal most to experienced sailors comfortable working with less common designs who prioritize hands-on boat ownership over extensive manufacturer support networks.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 27.50 ft / 8.38 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 22.50 ft / 6.86 m
Beam 9.83 ft / 3.00 m
Max Draft 4.33 ft / 1.32 m
Displacement 6,800.00 lb / 3,084 kg
Ballast 2,400.00 lb / 1,089 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Philip Harle
Builder Mirage Yachts (CAN)
First Built 1986
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
201
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
35.29
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
266.51
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 4.74 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 14.94
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.50 ft / 3.20 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 334.00 ft² / 31.03 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Universal
Engine & Accommodations
Fuel Capacity 10 gals / 38 L
Water Capacity 10 gals / 38 L
How It Compares

vs. Catalina 275 Sport, Contessa 27, Fantasia 27 Jeanneau, J27, Sr 27

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Dimensions
LOA
Mirage 275 ★
27.5 ft
Catalina 275 Sport
27.5 ft
Contessa 27
27.5 ft
Fantasia 27 Jeanneau
27.6 ft
J27
27.5 ft
Sr 27
27.5 ft
LWL
Mirage 275 ★
22.5 ft
Catalina 275 Sport
24.0 ft
Contessa 27
23.5 ft
Fantasia 27 Jeanneau
24.3 ft
J27
23.0 ft
Sr 27
24.0 ft
Beam
Mirage 275 ★
9.8 ft
Catalina 275 Sport
9.8 ft
Contessa 27
10.0 ft
Fantasia 27 Jeanneau
10.2 ft
J27
8.5 ft
Sr 27
9.5 ft
Displacement
Mirage 275 ★
6 lbs
Catalina 275 Sport
6 lbs
Contessa 27
5 lbs
Fantasia 27 Jeanneau
6 lbs
J27
3 lbs
Sr 27
3 lbs
Ballast
Mirage 275 ★
2 lbs
Catalina 275 Sport
2 lbs
Contessa 27
2 lbs
Fantasia 27 Jeanneau
2 lbs
J27
1 lbs
Sr 27
Sail Area
Mirage 275 ★
Catalina 275 Sport
340 sq ft
Contessa 27
413 sq ft
Fantasia 27 Jeanneau
366 sq ft
J27
364 sq ft
Sr 27
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Mirage 275 ★
201 s/nm
Catalina 275 Sport
194 s/nm
Contessa 27
Fantasia 27 Jeanneau
J27
Sr 27
105 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Mirage 275 ★
Catalina 275 Sport
15.6
Contessa 27
20.7
Fantasia 27 Jeanneau
16.2
J27
24.0
Sr 27
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Mirage 275 ★
35.3 %
Catalina 275 Sport
40.0 %
Contessa 27
45.4 %
Fantasia 27 Jeanneau
35.5 %
J27
Sr 27
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Mirage 275 ★
Catalina 275 Sport
Contessa 27
16.8
Fantasia 27 Jeanneau
J27
13.9
Sr 27
11.5
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Mirage 275 ★
Catalina 275 Sport
Contessa 27
2.24
Fantasia 27 Jeanneau
J27
2.18
Sr 27
2.45
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Mirage 275 ★
266
Catalina 275 Sport
209
Contessa 27
197
Fantasia 27 Jeanneau
213
J27
Sr 27
Hull Speed
Mirage 275 ★
Catalina 275 Sport
Contessa 27
6.5 kts
Fantasia 27 Jeanneau
J27
6.4 kts
Sr 27
6.6 kts
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