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.
