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

Among the lesser-documented designs in the sailing world, this 39-foot Corbin represents an intriguing entry into the mid-size cruising sailboat market. While comprehensive specifications remain elusive, the vessel's proportions suggest it was conceived as a capable coastal cruiser with reasonable accommodations for extended voyaging. The Corbin 39 Cc likely emerged during an era when builders were balancing traditional cruising virtues with more contemporary performance characteristics. Based on its designation and size class, this design would have targeted sailors seeking a vessel capable of comfortable weekend coastal sailing while maintaining the structural integrity needed for occasional offshore passages. Without extensive production records readily available, the Corbin 39 Cc appears to represent a more boutique approach to sailboat manufacturing, possibly appealing to owners who valued distinctive design over mass-market recognition. The boat's relative obscurity in today's used boat market suggests limited production numbers, which could make finding examples challenging for prospective buyers. For sailors researching this model, the emphasis should be on thorough individual boat surveys, given the limited available documentation about build quality, common issues, or long-term performance characteristics that typically inform purchasing decisions in more established model lines.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 38.75 ft / 11.81 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 31.92 ft / 9.73 m
Beam 12.00 ft / 3.66 m
Max Draft 5.50 ft / 1.68 m
Displacement 22,800.00 lb / 10,342 kg
Ballast 9,200.00 lb / 4,173 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Staysail Ketch
Construction FG
Designer Robert Dufour/Marius Corbin
Builder Corbin Les 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
150
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
40.35
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
312.97
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. 8.21 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
How It Compares

vs. Island Packet 37, Landfall 39 Cc, Mariner 39 Perry, Sabre 38 Mkii, Sweden Yachts 38

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Dimensions
LOA
Corbin 39 Cc ★
38.8 ft
Island Packet 37
38.6 ft
Landfall 39 Cc
38.8 ft
Mariner 39 Perry
38.8 ft
Sabre 38 Mkii
38.7 ft
Sweden Yachts 38
38.7 ft
LWL
Corbin 39 Cc ★
31.9 ft
Island Packet 37
31.0 ft
Landfall 39 Cc
31.0 ft
Mariner 39 Perry
34.3 ft
Sabre 38 Mkii
31.4 ft
Sweden Yachts 38
31.2 ft
Beam
Corbin 39 Cc ★
12.0 ft
Island Packet 37
12.2 ft
Landfall 39 Cc
12.3 ft
Mariner 39 Perry
11.8 ft
Sabre 38 Mkii
12.3 ft
Sweden Yachts 38
12.7 ft
Displacement
Corbin 39 Cc ★
22 lbs
Island Packet 37
18 lbs
Landfall 39 Cc
19 lbs
Mariner 39 Perry
19 lbs
Sabre 38 Mkii
16 lbs
Sweden Yachts 38
16 lbs
Ballast
Corbin 39 Cc ★
9 lbs
Island Packet 37
8 lbs
Landfall 39 Cc
6 lbs
Mariner 39 Perry
8 lbs
Sabre 38 Mkii
6 lbs
Sweden Yachts 38
Sail Area
Corbin 39 Cc ★
Island Packet 37
800 sq ft
Landfall 39 Cc
667 sq ft
Mariner 39 Perry
745 sq ft
Sabre 38 Mkii
691 sq ft
Sweden Yachts 38
741 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Corbin 39 Cc ★
150 s/nm
Island Packet 37
168 s/nm
Landfall 39 Cc
Mariner 39 Perry
Sabre 38 Mkii
Sweden Yachts 38
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Corbin 39 Cc ★
Island Packet 37
18.4
Landfall 39 Cc
14.8
Mariner 39 Perry
16.7
Sabre 38 Mkii
16.9
Sweden Yachts 38
18.5
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Corbin 39 Cc ★
40.4 %
Island Packet 37
44.3 %
Landfall 39 Cc
Mariner 39 Perry
Sabre 38 Mkii
39.1 %
Sweden Yachts 38
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Corbin 39 Cc ★
Island Packet 37
30.9
Landfall 39 Cc
32.2
Mariner 39 Perry
31.0
Sabre 38 Mkii
27.4
Sweden Yachts 38
25.7
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Corbin 39 Cc ★
Island Packet 37
1.84
Landfall 39 Cc
1.82
Mariner 39 Perry
1.77
Sabre 38 Mkii
1.93
Sweden Yachts 38
2.00
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Corbin 39 Cc ★
312
Island Packet 37
277
Landfall 39 Cc
Mariner 39 Perry
Sabre 38 Mkii
243
Sweden Yachts 38
240
Hull Speed
Corbin 39 Cc ★
Island Packet 37
7.5 kts
Landfall 39 Cc
7.5 kts
Mariner 39 Perry
7.9 kts
Sabre 38 Mkii
7.5 kts
Sweden Yachts 38
7.5 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Corbin 39 Cc ★
Island Packet 37
1.8
Landfall 39 Cc
Mariner 39 Perry
2.5
Sabre 38 Mkii
2.2
Sweden Yachts 38
2.4
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