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• Start date 17 Apr 2014
• 17 Apr 2014

Hi all! Am in Singapore and found for sale a rare (in these parts) 1979 mirage 28 that had been sailed all the way down from Belgium. Thinking of purchasing it as a first boat. Any thoughts on suitability? From what I've read on this site they seem to be very well constructed - old school thick GRP hand finished hulls which are resistant to osmosis, sail confidently at a decent clip, and good size accommodation for class. Would you agree with the comments I've read which say a well constructed old school GRP boat like the mirage may better stand the test of time if well looked after despite age than newer thinner GRP hulled boats? Also, on electrics and piping - bilge, water, toilet etc - is the setup robust yet straightforward if I want to undertake an overhaul after purchase? Tks in advance for any advice. Much appreciated. best, ong  

Our experience is that they are a sturdy boat with fittings that have lasted over 30 years and has been in the family ownership for 25 years.She has survived one swamping and is in regular use by my sons in the Irish sea throughout the summer including the occasional race, my bones prefer warmer climes sailing these days.The cores that we took out on ours when installing through hull fittings was just over 25 mm. This is the association website link http://www.snapdragonmirage.org.uk/  

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calvong said: Hi all! Am in Singapore and found for sale a rare (in these parts) 1979 mirage 28 that had been sailed all the way down from Belgium. Thinking of purchasing it as a first boat. Any thoughts on suitability? From what I've read on this site they seem to be very well constructed - old school thick GRP hand finished hulls which are resistant to osmosis, sail confidently at a decent clip, and good size accommodation for class. Would you agree with the comments I've read which say a well constructed old school GRP boat like the mirage may better stand the test of time if well looked after despite age than newer thinner GRP hulled boats? Also, on electrics and piping - bilge, water, toilet etc - is the setup robust yet straightforward if I want to undertake an overhaul after purchase? Tks in advance for any advice. Much appreciated. best, ong Click to expand...

NickRobinson

Are they solid GRP? IIRC the top is cored. Make sure you walk up and down it to check for movement and groaning noises. Click to expand...

Many (all??) were home fitted out or fitted out by local yards, so the quality of the interior set up and fittings varies enormously Click to expand...

calvong said: Any thoughts on suitability? From what I've read on this site they seem to be very well constructed - old school thick GRP hand finished hulls which are resistant to osmosis, sail confidently at a decent clip, and good size accommodation for class. Would you agree with the comments I've read which say a well constructed old school GRP boat like the mirage may better stand the test of time if well looked after despite age than newer thinner GRP hulled boats? Click to expand...

• 18 Apr 2014

Been thrown a curveball - the vessel needs to be re-registered as I'm Singaporean and can't own a Luxembourg registered craft. Singapore registration requires that the vessel be 17years of age or less. Been looking at cayman or isle of man as alternatives - any recommendations? Isle of man looks good except for vessel tonnage certification requirements where verifiers are all in Europe. Any tips?  

Great boat, I have had three from Thames Marine. Strong & with good sailing capabilities (including the bilge keelers) and with excellent heavy weather abilities. Good luck.  

Very nice yacht, an excellent choice as a first-timer. The bilge-keel version I used to sail leaked through the keelbolts. It is fixable but quite expensive so do check before buying. I've no experience of foreign registration, but far more yachts are registered in UK Channel Islands (Guernsey/Jersey) than IOM. There are several companies who arrange this, easily found by a Google. You might enquire of one of them. Generally its done by larger yachts to avoid taxes - it may not be economic for a small yacht.  

tanyasharma

Sounds good! May be you can get an agency to do a proper check of the boat!  

tanyasharma said: Sounds good! May be you can get an agency to do a proper check of the boat! Click to expand...

ChattingLil

I had a mirage 29 as my first proper boat. Absolutely loved her and cried for a week when sold. I'm friends with the new owner as go aboard often and I'm always jealous!  

ChattingLil said: I had a mirage 29 as my first proper boat. Absolutely loved her and cried for a week when sold. I'm friends with the new owner as go aboard often and I'm always jealous! Click to expand...

• 19 Apr 2014

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calvong said: Here she is. Have agreed to purchase her pending paperwork. Click to expand...

Very nice! The one I sailed was that colour, "Winnie the Pooh", bilge-keeler, new I think in 1979.  

calvong said: Hi folks! Here she is. Have agreed to purchase her pending paperwork. Her outgoing owner is a legend who sailed her from Belgium to Singapore via Biscay-Madeira-Atlantic-Panama-Galapagos-Pacific-French Polynesia-PNG-Philippines-Brunei-Singapore. A true adventurer and amazing chap. It's quite an honour to take her over. Really excited at the prospect of owning mirage 28 sail #68 - quite sure many evenings / weekends will be spent onboard either sailing or doing her up Thanks for the advice everyone! It's my first boat so there will be questions aplenty and I think I'll be pretty active on this forum. Click to expand...

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• Manufacturer: Mirage
• Location: Gillingham
• LOA: 28'4" (8.64m)
• Beam: 9' 3'' (2.82m)
• Draft: 1.37
• Keel: Fin Keel
• ID no.: 38319
• Watertank Size: 30 Litres
• Engine Make: Yanmar
• Horsepower: 16hp
• Drive Type: Shaft drive
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Fuel Tank Size: 25 Litres

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1977 Mirage 28 The  Mirage 28  was an extremely popular fin keel family cruiser from the 1970s. The design of the interior utilises the available space very well. The boat benefits from 5’10” headroom in the saloon. The cockpit offers good protection, and the boat can be easily sailed short handed. A very well presented and well-equipped example of the  Mirage 28.  A 2013 survey report is available on request.

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The  Mirage 28  offers 5 berths in 2 cabins. Fore cabin with double vee berth and stowage. Two single berths in the main saloon, a folding saloon table with seating for 4-5 people. Full width heads compartment with marine toilet (new) holding tank fitted but never used, wash basin and storage areas. Hot & cold-water system, water heated via a gas boiler.  Galley aft to starboard equipped with a gimballed gas cooker with 2-burners, oven, and grill (2009), sink, and stowage areas. 12v fridge, cutlery, crockery included. Quarter berth aft to port.

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Aluminium mast, Boom and Spinnaker pole. Slab main reefing and roller reefing foresail. Stainless steel rigging (1997) with quick release forestay. Roller reefing renewed 2006. Mast has Tabernacle lowering arrangement. 2 x Knowsely sheet winches, 2 x Simpson Lawrence Spinnaker winches.

Stacking system by Kemp. Sail area, 40.47 sq.m

• 1 x Mainsail (Kemp 2004 excellent condition)
• 1 x Genoa (Kemp 2004 excellent condition)

Maintained by Kemp on a regular basis

• 1 x Tri Radial Spinnaker and snuffer
• 1 x Storm Jib

The  Mirage 28  is powered by a 16 hp Yanmar 2GM (1990), last serviced by the owner 2019 new cylinder head complete, water jacket, thermostat, anodes and complete overhaul Dec 2012. Shaft drive to a 2 bladed fixed propeller in good condition, Rev counter, engine alarms and charging light. Last out of water maintenance 2018.

2 x 12V batteries, each 110AH 2013, charging from the engine alternator and shore power, installed ring main, plus battery charger.

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• 3 x Fire Extinguishers
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• 1 x Danbuoy
• 1 x Manual bilge pump
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The  Mirage 28  was built by Thames Marine, designed by Walsh/Wakefield. Hull blue, two pack sprayed by Gillingham Marina (2006), still in outstanding condition, white deck and super structure with grey Treadmaster deck. GRP construction, fin keel, with tiller steering and skeg rudder.

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