Mirage 27 (Schmidt)

The Mirage 27 (Schmidt) is a Canadian sailboat, that was designed by Peter Schmitt and first built in 1975. The design is out of production.[1][2][3]

Mirage 27
Development
DesignerPeter Schmitt
LocationCanada
Year1975
Builder(s)Mirage Yachts
Boat
Boat weight5,500 lb (2,495 kg)
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionFiberglass
LOA27.17 ft (8.28 m)
LWL21.50 ft (6.55 m)
Beam9.25 ft (2.82 m)
Hull draft4.17 ft (1.27 m)
Engine typeYanmar 1GM diesel engine, 9 hp (7 kW)
Hull appendages
Keel/board typefin keel
Ballast2,200 lb (998 kg)
Rudder(s)internally-mounted spade-type rudder
Rig
GeneralMasthead sloop
I (foretriangle height)35.80 ft (10.91 m)
J (foretriangle base)11.80 ft (3.60 m)
P (mainsail luff)29.90 ft (9.11 m)
E (mainsail foot)10.60 ft (3.23 m)
Sails
Mainsail area158.47 sq ft (14.722 m2)
Jib/genoa area211.22 sq ft (19.623 m2)
Total sail area369.69 sq ft (34.345 m2)

The boat was built by Mirage Yachts in Canada. It is not related to the Mirage 27 designed by Robert Perry, another design built by Mirage under the same name.[1][2][4][5][6]

Design
Mirage 27 (Schmidt)

The Mirage 27 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass. It has a masthead sloop rig, an internally-mounted, spade-type rudder and a fixed fin keel.[1][2]

It has a length overall of 27.17 ft (8.3 m), a waterline length of 21.50 ft (6.6 m), displaces 5,500 lb (2,495 kg) and carries 2,200 lb (998 kg) of ballast. The boat has a draft of 4.17 ft (1.27 m) with the standard keel. The boat is fitted with a Japanese Yanmar 1GM diesel engine of 9 hp (7 kW). The fuel tank holds 12 U.S. gallons (45 L; 10.0 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 10 U.S. gallons (38 L; 8.3 imp gal). The boat has a hull speed of 6.21 kn (11.50 km/h).[1][2]

See also

Similar sailboats

References
  1. Browning, Randy (2017). "Mirage 27 (Schmidt) sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  2. InterVisionSoft LLC (2017). "Sailboat Specifications for Mirage 27 (Schmidt)". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  3. Browning, Randy (2017). "Peter Schmitt". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  4. Browning, Randy (2017). "Mirage 27 (Perry) sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  5. InterVisionSoft LLC (2017). "Sailboat Specifications for Mirage 27 (Perry)". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
  6. Browning, Randy (2017). "Robert Perry". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
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