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Mirage 39
Designer: H. Morton  ·  Builder: Mirage  ·  First built: 1989
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About the Mirage 39

With limited specifications available in current databases, the Mirage 39 represents one of the more elusive entries in the 39-foot sailing yacht category. This length places her firmly in the popular mid-size cruising segment, where boats typically offer an appealing balance of manageable handling and comfortable accommodations for extended coastal cruising or weekend sailing. Based on her designation and size category, the Mirage 39 would have been designed during an era when production sailboat manufacturers were focusing heavily on creating versatile platforms suitable for both recreational sailing and light cruising applications. Boats of this vintage and size typically feature moderate displacement hulls with fin keels, designed to provide reasonable performance while maintaining stability and ease of handling. The scarcity of detailed information suggests this model may have had limited production numbers or represented a shorter production run, which sometimes indicates either a specialized design approach or a manufacturer testing new concepts in the competitive 39-foot market segment. For prospective buyers researching this model, connecting with sailing communities and yacht brokers familiar with the brand's history would be essential for gathering comprehensive performance and construction details.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 39.18 ft / 11.94 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 32.83 ft / 10.01 m
Beam 12.50 ft / 3.81 m
Max Draft 6.17 ft / 1.88 m
Displacement 16,000.00 lb / 7,257 kg
Ballast 6,000.00 lb / 2,722 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer H. Morton
Builder Mirage
First Built 1989
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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
111
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
37.5
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
201.86
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. 8.79 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 37.50
P (Mainsail Luff) Diesel
E (Mainsail Foot) Volvo
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 27
Fuel Capacity 40 gals / 151 L
Water Capacity 75 gals / 284 L
How It Compares

vs. Elan 38, Grand Soleil 38 Finot, Pearson 39 2

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Dimensions
LOA
Mirage 39 ★
39.2 ft
Elan 38
39.2 ft
Grand Soleil 38 Finot
39.0 ft
Pearson 39 2
39.3 ft
LWL
Mirage 39 ★
32.8 ft
Elan 38
32.0 ft
Grand Soleil 38 Finot
31.2 ft
Pearson 39 2
31.3 ft
Beam
Mirage 39 ★
12.5 ft
Elan 38
12.7 ft
Grand Soleil 38 Finot
12.3 ft
Pearson 39 2
12.4 ft
Displacement
Mirage 39 ★
16 lbs
Elan 38
14 lbs
Grand Soleil 38 Finot
14 lbs
Pearson 39 2
16 lbs
Ballast
Mirage 39 ★
6 lbs
Elan 38
Grand Soleil 38 Finot
5 lbs
Pearson 39 2
6 lbs
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Mirage 39 ★
111 s/nm
Elan 38
Grand Soleil 38 Finot
Pearson 39 2
132 s/nm
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Mirage 39 ★
37.5 %
Elan 38
Grand Soleil 38 Finot
35.3 %
Pearson 39 2
40.5 %
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Mirage 39 ★
201
Elan 38
195
Grand Soleil 38 Finot
220
Pearson 39 2
245
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