1981 Corbin 39 “Mickey” – Bluewater Cruiser | Langkawi | Refit 2024–2025 Add to Watch List Watching View Watchlist >

For Sale | Langkawi, Malaysia | USD 74,900

“Mickey” is a 1981 Corbin 39, a proven Canadian-built bluewater cruiser designed for serious offshore sailing. Renowned for her Airex foam core construction, encapsulated lead keel, and cutter rig, this model has long been respected among long-range cruisers for its strength, safety, and ocean-going capability.

Following a substantial €50,000+ refit completed in 2024–2025, Mickey is presented in excellent, turn-key condition, ready for immediate cruising, whether coastal exploration around Langkawi and Phuket or extended offshore passages.

Key Highlights

• Extensive 2024–2025 refit: hull, deck, mast & boom professionally repainted
• New standing & running rigging (2025)
• New mainsail (2026) & comprehensive sail inventory including storm sail
• Full interior refurbishment: new upholstery, cabin soles, repaint & varnish
• Modernised navigation suite (2025) – Raymarine Axiom, autopilot, wind & tridata
• Energy independence upgrades: solar panels, new batteries (2026), inverter
• Hydrovane windvane steering: ideal for long-distance cruising
• Air conditioning & upgraded galley systems
• Turn-key bluewater setup with dinghy, outboard & extensive ground tackle

Construction & Design

The Corbin 39 is built for offshore reliability:

• Hull: Fibreglass with Airex foam core
• Keel: Full encapsulated lead keel
• Rig: Cutter rig (deck-stepped mast, repainted 2025)
• Steering: Wagner hydraulic & Hydrovane self-steering

Her flush decks, high freeboard, and deep secure cockpit make her particularly suited to passagemaking and liveaboard comfort.

Accommodation

Mickey offers a spacious and practical interior layout, uncommon for a yacht of her size:

• 2 double cabins
• 1 bathroom (forward, fully upgraded 2025)
• Large saloon with excellent handholds for offshore safety
• Solid wood interior, freshly refinished with new upholstery throughout

The result is a warm, comfortable, and highly functional liveaboard environment, ideal for extended cruising.

Galley & Domestic Systems

• FORCE 10 oven
• Large, heavily insulated 12V fridge (new compressor & plate 2025)
• Pressurised freshwater + manual saltwater tap
• PUR Katadyn 40E watermaker
• New shower stall & electric Jabsco head (2025)

Electronics & Navigation (Upgraded 2025)

• Raymarine Axiom chartplotter
• Raymarine autopilot
• Raymarine wind & tridata instruments
• AIS Class B transponder (2024)
• Fixed VHF radio
• Ritchie compass

Electrical & Energy

• 12V DC / 220V AC systems
• New house & engine batteries (2026)
• Solar charging system (2026)
• Xantrex battery charger (2025)
• 12V–220V inverter
• Two electric bilge pumps

Engine & Propulsion

• Ford Lehman 2712E diesel (80hp)
• Fully serviced with new ancillaries
• Direct drive with 3-blade bronze propeller
• New shaft & cutlass bearings

A highly regarded engine choice for reliability and simplicity, ideal for long-distance cruising.

Sail Inventory

• New mainsail (2026)
• Furling genoa & staysail (Profurl systems)
• Spinnaker
• Storm sail
• Spare headsails

Deck & Equipment

• Refurbished Muir Cougar electric windlass (2025)
• Dual Bruce anchors + Fortress FX-27
• New chain (2025)
• Stainless stern arch with solar panels
• Andersen winches + full deck hardware
• Dickinson BBQ
• Sprayhood & bimini (new)

Tender & Toys

• 2.5m aluminium RIB (2024)
• 5hp Mercury outboard (2025, <10 hours)
• Kayak with paddles

Tankage

• Fresh water: 3 × 460L
• Fuel: 2 × 440L
• Holding tank: 90L

Why Buy “Mickey”?

This is not a project boat, the hard work has already been done.

With her recent comprehensive refit, proven offshore pedigree, and full cruising inventory, Mickey represents outstanding value for:

• Liveaboard sailors
• Bluewater cruisers
• Buyers seeking a capable, affordable long-range yacht

Currently berthed in Langkawi, she is perfectly positioned for exploring the Andaman Sea, Thailand, and beyond.

Asking Price: USD 74,900
Location: Langkawi, Malaysia

Viewings by appointment. Full inventory, service history and documentation available on request.