Mirage 26 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

25.82' · 7.87 m

Displ.

5,621 lbs · 2,550 kg

First year

1978

The Mirage 26 represents a significant evolutionary step for Thames Marine, marking a transition from the utilitarian, heavydisplacement Snapdragon series toward a more contemporary, performanceoriented cruising aesthetic. Launched in the early 1970s and designed by David Feltham, the Mirage 26 was intended to compete with the burgeoning market of "pocket cruisers" that offered a balance of coastal agility and familyfriendly accommodations. While it retains the robust construction characteristic of Thames Marine, the 26 features a sleeker profile and more refined underwater lines than its predecessors. Built primarily at the Canvey Island facility, the model was offered with multiple keel configurations to suit the tidal variations of the British coastline, ensuring it remained a staple of the UK East Coast sailing scene for decades.