Mirage 29 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

29' · 8.84 m

Displ.

6,800 lbs · 3,084 kg

First year

1986

The Mirage 29 stands as a pivotal design in the history of Canadian boatbuilding, representing a bold departure from the traditional, heavydisplacement cruisers of the 1970s toward the modern, highvolume aesthetics of the "French Invasion." Introduced in 1986 and designed by the prolific French naval architect Philippe Harlé, the Mirage 29 was an immediate commercial triumph for Mirage Yachts Ltd. Nearly 300 hulls were produced before the company ceased operations in 1989. The boat was specifically commissioned by Dick Steffen to compete with the likes of Beneteau and Jeanneau, which were then dominating the market with wide beams and innovative aftcabin layouts. By marrying Harlé’s European design sensibilities with Mirage’s reputation for robust construction, the 29 became one of the most successful production sailboats in Canada.