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Corbin 39
Designer: Robert Dufour/Marius Corbin  ·  Builder: Corbin Le Bateaux (Can)  ·  First built: 1979
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About the Corbin 39

Built by Corbin Yachts in the 1970s, this 39-foot sailboat represents a classic era of American yacht construction when builders focused on creating sturdy, seaworthy vessels for serious cruising sailors. The Corbin 39 emerged during a period when the sailing community valued robust construction and traditional sailing characteristics over pure speed or racing optimization. With her moderate displacement and practical design philosophy, the Corbin 39 appeals to cruising sailors seeking a capable coastal and offshore platform. The boat's reputation centers around solid construction quality and dependable sailing characteristics rather than cutting-edge performance. Her traditional lines and proportions suggest good stability and comfortable motion in a seaway, making her well-suited for extended cruising adventures. The limited production numbers of the Corbin 39 contribute to its relative obscurity in today's used boat market, though this also means owners often develop strong loyalty to the design. For sailors prioritizing seaworthiness and classic sailing qualities over modern conveniences, the Corbin 39 offers an authentic cruising experience rooted in traditional yacht design principles. Finding one in good condition requires patience, but rewards buyers with a distinctive and capable vessel.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 41.50 ft / 12.65 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 32.00 ft / 9.75 m
Beam 12.08 ft / 3.68 m
Max Draft 5.50 ft / 1.68 m
Displacement 22,800.00 lb / 10,342 kg
Ballast 9,000.00 lb / 4,082 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG w/airex cored hull
Designer Robert Dufour/Marius Corbin
Builder Corbin le bateaux (CAN)
First Built 1979
Last Built 1991
Number Built 200
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
165
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
39.47
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
310.63
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. 8.28 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 16.20
J (Foretriangle Base) 18.30 ft / 5.58 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 811.00 ft² / 75.34 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Westerbeke
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 33
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Corbin 39 ★
41.5 ft
Contest 42
41.3 ft
Passport 41
41.3 ft
Tartan 41 Passagemaker
41.3 ft
LWL
Corbin 39 ★
32.0 ft
Contest 42
32.8 ft
Passport 41
33.4 ft
Tartan 41 Passagemaker
32.3 ft
Beam
Corbin 39 ★
12.1 ft
Contest 42
12.7 ft
Passport 41
12.7 ft
Tartan 41 Passagemaker
13.3 ft
Displacement
Corbin 39 ★
22 lbs
Contest 42
24 lbs
Passport 41
22 lbs
Tartan 41 Passagemaker
24 lbs
Ballast
Corbin 39 ★
9 lbs
Contest 42
10 lbs
Passport 41
8 lbs
Tartan 41 Passagemaker
Sail Area
Corbin 39 ★
Contest 42
660 sq ft
Passport 41
Tartan 41 Passagemaker
788 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Corbin 39 ★
165 s/nm
Contest 42
174 s/nm
Passport 41
132 s/nm
Tartan 41 Passagemaker
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Corbin 39 ★
Contest 42
12.7
Passport 41
Tartan 41 Passagemaker
15.1
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Corbin 39 ★
39.5 %
Contest 42
43.6 %
Passport 41
37.3 %
Tartan 41 Passagemaker
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Corbin 39 ★
Contest 42
36.0
Passport 41
Tartan 41 Passagemaker
34.1
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Corbin 39 ★
Contest 42
1.75
Passport 41
Tartan 41 Passagemaker
1.84
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Corbin 39 ★
310
Contest 42
305
Passport 41
272
Tartan 41 Passagemaker
Hull Speed
Corbin 39 ★
Contest 42
7.7 kts
Passport 41
Tartan 41 Passagemaker
7.6 kts
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