The Mirage 33 is designed for cruising comfort rather than racing.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
6.9 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 26.8′, the Mirage 33 tops out around 6.9 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √26.8′ LWL = 6.9 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
PHRF Rating
150s/nm
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
Ballast / Displacement
37.6%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability and motion underway.
Displacement / Length
217
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Hull Speed
6.9kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
7lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Mirage 33 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Viking 34
Ericson 33
Mirage 33
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
Hunter 33
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Mirage 33.
| Mirage 33 | Cc 34 | Ericson 33 | Hunter 33 | J33 | Viking 34 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 33.5 | 33.5 | 33.5 | 33.5 | 33.5 | 33.6 |
| LWL | 26.8 | 25.9 | 26.8 | 27.5 | 28.0 | 27.2 |
| Beam | 11.7 | 11.0 | 11.2 | 11.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 |
| Displacement | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
| Ballast | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Sail Area | — | 517 | 573 | 514 | 561 | 540 |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | 150 | — | 134 | 159 | — | 129 |
| SA/Disp | — | 17.8 | 20.5 | 16.1 | 22.3 | 20.2 |
| Bal/Disp | 37.6 | 40.6 | 41.6 | 40.0 | — | — |
| Comfort | — | 22.7 | 20.5 | 25.9 | 17.3 | 22.5 |
| Capsize | — | 2.04 | 2.11 | 1.86 | 2.19 | 1.90 |
| Hull Speed | — | 6.8 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.0 |