Barn Find Corbin 39

[Matt Johnson]

Originally Posted by Fourseasons

Thanks to all who gave me feedback regarding this Corbin. After getting more information on the boat, I closed on it earlier this week. It seems it has been part of two divorces. Luckily I am single. I am currently doing a complete inventory on the supplies and uninstalled parts. The trailer is roadworthy as the boat was hauled from Michigan to Minnesota. I plan to clean her up in the next few weeks. I haven't decided whether to re-sell her or finish her myself.


More to come!!!!!!!

Photos!!! I'd love to see both inside and outside if you get the chance.

Matt

[petit bateau]

Originally Posted by Fourseasons

The hull number is 2CJ000120679

That's interesting, as it contradicts some other information.

(see HIN wiki here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hull_number)

What you are reading as a leading '2' will be a 'Z', that bit is easy.

Looking at the rest I would ordinarily read this as being hull #12, moulded June 1979, i.e. 06 79.

However I see in the records that hull 12 is showing a boat name 'Waba':

Waba #12 1979 0679/1980, i.e. completed & launched in 1980.

Furthermore I have an owners name and that they paid Corbin Association dues and they lived in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. I have the name (but not an email address). I'd rather not put the name here as it is public, and not likely relevant. The point is that hull #12 was apparently completed and launched and named which seems very different than the hull you have obtained, even though the moulding month/year is the same.

So maybe the Waba folks misread their hull number; or maybe you are misreading yours; or maybe the yard stamped a duplicate.

Are you quite sure it is a 12 ?

Any other ideas ?

regards, pp

[Fourseasons]

The number I posted is correct. Weird.

[petit bateau]

Originally Posted by Fourseasons

The number I posted is correct. Weird.

Most interesting, thanks.

It is not the only duplicate in the list I have been pulling together slowly. #9 shows twice, so it may be that in the early days in the yard they were a tad laxer than later on.

I will insert you in the list. Drop me a PM if you want me to insert email and other stuff - your name, boat name, etc. Good luck in the build. I am doing a refit, which in a way is not that different.

Anyway if anybody else out there has a Corbin, please drop me a line with your details, ideally including Hull Identification Number (HIN) off the stern and I'll try and keep my listing up to date.

regards, pp

[Rowglide]

Important ( might have missed it if mentioned earlier )
Who has the “Title”?

[petit bateau]

Originally Posted by Fourseasons

The number I posted is correct. Weird.

I don't suppose you could post some photos, perhaps here or on the Corbin 39 Facebook page run by Ken Lund

https://www.facebook.com/Corbin-39-235816740101120/

You say it is centre cockpit. Is this a cutter rigged version ? We are wondering if this was perhaps LaLa of Chicago ?

[JC Reefer]

We demand photos

[Fourseasons]

Here are some pictures of my Corbin. As you can see, she has never been finished or launched.



https://photos.app.goo.gl/9Ftpap4rdN4Haug4A

[Matt Johnson]

Originally Posted by Fourseasons

Here are some pictures of my Corbin. As you can see, she has never been finished or launched.



https://photos.app.goo.gl/9Ftpap4rdN4Haug4A

What an awesome project boat! I'm really glad you took the chance and purchased it.. this is a worthy boat for the time and money it will take to finish.

Keep us updated.

Matt

[s/v Breakaway]

She's a beauty! But so much work to be done!

[schoolboy]

Curious if you can say what it cost?
And, how much do you estimate it will cost to finish?
I am looking at project Corbins myself.
Thx.

[petit bateau]

Originally Posted by Fourseasons

Here are some pictures of my Corbin. As you can see, she has never been finished or launched.



https://photos.app.goo.gl/9Ftpap4rdN4Haug4A

Thank you fourseasons. As you say she certainly hasn't seen water. She is definitely a mk1 centre cockpit. Would you be so kind as to post a picture of the HIN stamp on the stern.

We hope to go live on the new Corbin 39 Association website within a week, and I will do my best to put her pictures up from the get-go. For now I have put her as being #012.2 as there are two boats claiming to be number #12.

regards, David