After sailing 5 years and 15 countries on a Corbin, crossing the Atlantic twice, I can say that it is a comfortable cruiser. Not the fastest boat on the ocean, but there were many times we heard folks lamenting the rough seas, and had to go out and take a look to see what they were talking about. It's not a jumpy boat, so most of the time we were wondering what folks were complaining about.
Having said that, a
Beneteau will kick a Corbin's butt in the speed department. But the folks on the Corbin won't have to worry so much about reefing, or getting wet.
Hull Airex
core,
deck plywood core,
gelcoat cracks mostly on dark stripe.
Keel, 9000lbs lead encased in glass.
Cheers.
Paul.