Drawings : a set from 1979

These drawings are the set of approximately twenty drawings issued with #12 which was moulded in 06-1979, i.e. these are the drawings associated with the initial mk1 boats. Although #12 is a centre-cockpit (CC) boat the drawings include much that is relevant to aft cockpit boats. The drawings are also for both ketch and cutter, …

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Project – helm chair

The Waterworths owned #190, “Kalliste” for five years. They sold Kalliste in 2017 for health reasons and instead bought a large trawler-style motorboat that they can still use, a DeFever. Paul Waterworth is a creator/designer and he carried out some projects on Kalliste. These photos are of a helm chair he designed and made. He …

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Project – bifold door

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The Waterworths owned #190, “Kalliste” for five years. They sold Kalliste in 2017 for health reasons and instead bought a large trawler-style motorboat that they can still use, a DeFever. Paul Waterworth is a creator/designer and he carried out some projects on Kalliste. These photos are of a companionway door he designed and made. It …

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Drawing : good definition scans, mk1 + mk2, all layouts

These drawings were donated by Armand Bouchard who was a previous owner of #020 “Nordic X” in 2021 and passed to us by a subsequent owner Dany Bourassa in early 2022. It was Dany who arranged for them to be professionally scanned by a printer in Quebec City (Graphica Impression) to make the scans. That’s …

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Drawing : series for c. 1980 mk1 PH-C

These are a partial series of drawings scanned by Steve Sakwa in 2020. The source are some 1980 drawings corresponding to very early mk1 aft cockpit PH-C variants. Steve Sakwa has noted that these must be very early drawings in 1980 when the design was not yet finalised. The address on the front cover of …

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Steering Manuals

This is a collection of manuals and other technical information relating to steering systems that have been used in various Corbins. If you can identify any more please contact us.   HYDRAULIC Octopus Octopus Autopilot – Installation Guide – 45mm linear drive (download here) Wagner Wagner hydraulic steering – B Pump Seal Kit Manual (download here) …

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Winch Manuals

This is a collection of manuals and other technical information relating to winches and windlasses that have been used in various Corbins. If you can identify any more please contact us.   WINCHES Barient Barient 23 2-speed self tailing, post 15-03-1979 (download here) Barient 23 2-speed self tailing, post 01-05-1983 (download here) Barient 23 2-speed self …

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Engine etc Manuals

This is a collection of manuals and other technical information relating to engines, transmissions, and propellors that have been used in various Corbins. If you can identify any more please contact us.   ENGINE-DRIVEN PUMPS Jabsco Model 5850-0001 (download here) – This Jabsco is the raw water pump used on the Ford Lehman with known shaft …

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Drawing : series for mk2 PH-CC-K

These are a series of drawings scanned by Richard Fuller in 2020. The source is the document package from #176, “Falcon”, originally “Manitou IV” which is a mk2 pilothouse ketch (PH-CC-K) with the centre cockpit and the forward-located pilothouse. The drawings are apparently a series that relate to the 1985 version of the PH-CC-K centre …

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Drawing : Sheet 14 – Plumbing

This drawing is one of a series scanned by George Weeks in 2018. The source is the document package from #155, “Blue Run” (ex “Reverence”) which is a mk2 pilothouse cutter with the taller double-spreader mast. If you have any other drawings of this or of any of the various models or layouts please contact …

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Drawing : Sheet 8 – Engine Mount and Bed

This drawing is one of a series scanned by George Weeks in 2018. The source is the document package from #155, “Blue Run” (ex “Reverence”) which is a mk2 pilothouse cutter with the taller double-spreader mast. If you have any other drawings of this or of any of the various models or layouts please contact …

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Drawing : Sheet 7 – Rudder

This drawing is one of a series scanned by George Weeks in 2018. The source is the document package from #155, “Blue Run” (ex “Reverence”) which is a mk2 pilothouse cutter with the taller double-spreader mast. If you have any other drawings of this or of any of the various models or layouts please contact …

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Drawing : Sheet 6 – DC Electrical System and Bonding

This drawing is one of a series scanned by George Weeks in 2018. The source is the document package from #155, “Blue Run” (ex “Reverence”) which is a mk2 pilothouse cutter with the taller double-spreader mast. If you have any other drawings of this or of any of the various models or layouts please contact …

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Drawing : Sheet 5 – Tanks and Stations

This drawing is one of a series scanned by George Weeks in 2018. The source is the document package from #155, “Blue Run” (ex “Reverence”) which is a mk2 pilothouse cutter with the taller double-spreader mast. If you have any other drawings of this or of any of the various models or layouts please contact …

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Drawing : Sheet 4 – Stations

This drawing is one of a series scanned by George Weeks in 2018. The source is the document package from #155, “Blue Run” (ex “Reverence”) which is a mk2 pilothouse cutter with the taller double-spreader mast. If you have any other drawings of this or of any of the various models or layouts please contact …

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Drawing : Sheet 3 – Deck Layout and Parts List

This drawing is one of a series scanned by George Weeks in 2018. The source is the document package from #155, “Blue Run” (ex “Reverence”) which is a mk2 pilothouse cutter with the taller double-spreader mast. If you have any other drawings of this or of any of the various models or layouts please contact …

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Drawing : Sheet 2 – Sailplan – 49ft double spreader mast

This drawing is one of a series scanned by George Weeks in 2018. The source is the document package from #155, “Blue Run” (ex “Reverence”) which is a mk2 pilothouse cutter with the taller double-spreader mast. If you have any other drawings of this or of any of the various models or layouts please contact …

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Drawing : Sheet 1 – Layout Plan and Section

This drawing is one of a series scanned by George Weeks in 2018. The source is the document package from #155, “Blue Run” (ex “Reverence”) which is a mk2 pilothouse cutter with the taller double-spreader mast. If you have any other drawings of this or of any of the various models or layouts please contact …

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Drawing : Corbin parts

This drawing is one of a series scanned by George Weeks in 2018. The source is the document package from #155, “Blue Run” (ex “Reverence”) which is a mk2 pilothouse cutter with the taller double-spreader mast. If you have any other drawings of this or of any of the various models or layouts please contact …

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Drawing : Plan & Profile Sketch

This drawing is one of a series scanned by George Weeks in 2018. The source is the document package from #155, “Blue Run” (ex “Reverence”) which is a mk2 pilothouse cutter with the taller double-spreader mast. If you have any other drawings of this or of any of the various models or layouts please contact …

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Drawing : Isometric Cutaway

This drawing is one of a series scanned by George Weeks in 2018. The source is the document package from #155, “Blue Run” (ex “Reverence”) which is a mk2 pilothouse cutter with the taller double-spreader mast. If you have any other drawings of this or of any of the various models or layouts please contact …

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Builders Guide (1983 / 2018)

This electronic version of the original (1983, i.e. mk2 version) Builders Guide was prepared by George Weeks, Feb. 2018, and is true to the original text with minor corrections. The sample drawings are scans of blueprints and are of somewhat better quality than those in the original document. Page numbers correspond to page numbers in …

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Article – Good Old Boat, Boat comparison

Because the Corbin 39 has some rather unusual features for a production yacht, it was easy to select two boats for comparison. Very few fin-keel, skeg-rudder, double-ended cutters have been built in series production… » View Brochure (pdf opens in new tab/window) « BACK TO DOCUMENTS INDEX

Brochure – Special Edition (c.1983, colour)

This brochure was issued after the move to the third yard in Napierville, following the late 1982 fire which destroyed the second yard. It only features the mk2 (“Edition Speciale“) and the brochure itself is likely of a 1983 or 1984 date. » View Brochure (pdf opens in new tab/window) « BACK TO DOCUMENTS INDEX

Brochure (1982, colour)

This colour brochure dates from when the second of the three yards was in operation, in Chateau Gay. We think that yard opened in about 1980, and so this brochure must be in early 1982 prior to the late 1982 fire. All the illustrations are of the mk1 version. » View Brochure (pdf opens in …

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Brochure (1979, B&W)

Corbin 39 Brochure

This black & white brochure dates from June 1979 when the first of the three yards was in operation, this one being at Ville St-Pierre. All the info corresponds with the mk1 version. » View Brochure (pdf opens in new tab/window) « BACK TO DOCUMENTS INDEX