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Corbin 35
Designer: Marius Corbin  ·  Builder: Corbin Le Bateaux  ·  First built: 1981
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About the Corbin 35

Built during the late 1970s and early 1980s, this fiberglass cruising sailboat represents a solid entry in the mid-size sailboat market of that era. Frank Corbin's design philosophy emphasized practical coastal cruising capabilities over racing performance, creating a vessel well-suited for weekend getaways and extended coastal passages. The hull design reflects traditional cruising boat principles with moderate beam and displacement characteristics typical of its generation. Construction quality was generally regarded as sturdy, with adequate structural reinforcement for the stresses of coastal sailing. The interior layout maximizes available space while maintaining the comfortable accommodations expected in a boat of this size. While detailed specifications remain limited, owner reports suggest the boat handles well in moderate conditions and offers respectable sailing performance for its intended cruising role. The design strikes a balance between seaworthiness and comfort that appeals to sailors seeking a reliable coastal cruiser rather than a high-performance racing machine. For sailors considering a Corbin 35, the focus should be on finding well-maintained examples, as the boat's age means that systems and structural components may require attention depending on previous care and maintenance history.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 35.25 ft / 10.74 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 29.16 ft / 8.89 m
Beam 12.08 ft / 3.68 m
Max Draft 5.00 ft / 1.52 m
Displacement 16,000.00 lb / 7,257 kg
Ballast 6,900.00 lb / 3,130 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 655.00 ft² / 60.85 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG w/airex cored hull & deck
Designer Marius Corbin
Builder Corbin le bateaux
First Built 1981
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
16.57
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
28.9
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
1.92
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.24
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1.0
How It Compares

vs. Dufour 35, Nicholson 35 1, Rustler 36

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Dimensions
LOA
Corbin 35 ★
35.3 ft
Dufour 35
35.3 ft
Nicholson 35 1
35.3 ft
Rustler 36
35.3 ft
LWL
Corbin 35 ★
29.2 ft
Dufour 35
27.8 ft
Nicholson 35 1
26.8 ft
Rustler 36
26.9 ft
Beam
Corbin 35 ★
12.1 ft
Dufour 35
11.3 ft
Nicholson 35 1
10.4 ft
Rustler 36
11.0 ft
Displacement
Corbin 35 ★
16 lbs
Dufour 35
13 lbs
Nicholson 35 1
15 lbs
Rustler 36
16 lbs
Ballast
Corbin 35 ★
6 lbs
Dufour 35
5 lbs
Nicholson 35 1
7 lbs
Rustler 36
7 lbs
Sail Area
Corbin 35 ★
655 sq ft
Dufour 35
551 sq ft
Nicholson 35 1
698 sq ft
Rustler 36
693 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Corbin 35 ★
16.6
Dufour 35
15.3
Nicholson 35 1
17.9
Rustler 36
17.0
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Corbin 35 ★
Dufour 35
41.6 %
Nicholson 35 1
46.9 %
Rustler 36
45.3 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Corbin 35 ★
28.9
Dufour 35
28.2
Nicholson 35 1
36.4
Rustler 36
36.2
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Corbin 35 ★
1.92
Dufour 35
1.89
Nicholson 35 1
1.67
Rustler 36
1.72
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Corbin 35 ★
Dufour 35
287
Nicholson 35 1
365
Rustler 36
384
Hull Speed
Corbin 35 ★
7.2 kts
Dufour 35
7.1 kts
Nicholson 35 1
6.9 kts
Rustler 36
7.0 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Corbin 35 ★
Dufour 35
1.7
Nicholson 35 1
1.1
Rustler 36
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