Mirage 338/34 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

The Mirage 338/34 is a performance-oriented sailing yacht that stands as a testament to Ken Fickett’s early mastery of composite construction in Gainesville, Florida. Emerging from Mirage Manufacturing’s foundational period as a sailboat builder, this model was designed to bridge the gap between a competitive PHRF racer and a functional coastal cruiser. Unlike the more common mass-produced sailboats of its era, the 338/34 was built with a custom-shop ethos, utilizing high-quality materials and a robust lay-up schedule that earned the builder a reputation for "overbuilding" vessels to withstand the demanding conditions of the Gulf Stream and the Caribbean. This model represents the evolution of the Fickett design philosophy, scaling up the success of his earlier racing hulls into a platform capable of extended voyaging without sacrificing the "seat-of-the-pants" feel that defined his early career in wooden boat shops.