View Full Version : Mirage 34 bites the dust


Mr. Sandman
11-24-2011, 10:03 AM
No it is not mine but it is sad none the less.

There was a nice Mirage with twin 300OB's for sale on THT site not too long ago. You can see it here: Bummer 34 Mirage has to go. - The Hull Truth - Boating and Fishing Forum (http://www.thehulltruth.com/boats-sale-wanted/370536-bummer-34-mirage-has-go.html)_)

I think it sold for close to 60K or so but the really sad part is when the new owner was bringing her to her new home...this happened:

Driver loses boat in accident on I-10|WOAI: San Antonio News (http://www.woai.com/mostpopular/story/Driver-loses-boat-in-accident-on-I-10/ydV-pR7bu0eQ8JD-YvHpvg.cspx)

I bet you can pick this one up cheap from the insurance co.

I can tell you this is no easy boat to trailer on the highway. I have a triple axle trailer for mine as well and without a really good towing vehicle (like a duramax dualie set up) this is a white knuckle deal at high speeds. I would not take mine on the highway with a standard truck, you need a towing vehicle. I have pulled it out and made very short runs with it but ...I just can't imagine driving over the Bourne bridge with this...That is why I paid to have it shipped up from FL.

big jay
11-24-2011, 07:13 PM
Is your Mirage at Niemic's this winter?
If so - great boat. I was checking her out last week while we were down there for some engine work.
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Mr. Sandman
11-24-2011, 09:03 PM
no... mine is over here this year. Was there for the hurricane earlier this season. The fellow who is in there is out of Point Judith, I have met him a few times over here and had a looong chat about the boats...he is a good guy.

thefishingfreak
11-24-2011, 09:04 PM
Ouch. Hope he had insurance.
How can u tow an 11' beam? I thought 8'6" was max maybe they got special permits or something ?
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Mr. Sandman
11-25-2011, 06:46 PM
technically you need a wide load permit for 11' beam but it is do-able.