Insouciance Specifications
as of June 10, 2008
Insouciance is the boat for liveaboards or for the venturous who want to visit distant, exotic islands or to sail around
the world. She was rated number one as a bluewater voyaging sailboat; see Cruching Numbers for a Quality Cruiser.
The interior living space is huge, with ample height to stand up in the aft engine room, pilothouse, galley, salon, head
compartment, and forward stateroom. When you descend from the cockpit, you do not enter a dark submarine. You enter
a pilothouse which is light and airy, much like the deck saloons in more modern boats. Below, the flush deck provides
enormous storage volume. Above, the flush deck, wide and long, gives the appearance and convenience of a much larger
sailboat.
Insouciance has been sailed from San Francisco to New Zealand, Alaska, and Costa Rica. I have the navigation charts to
prove it and these charts are included with the boat. Corbins are a bluewater boat , strong, well built, and anxious to cross
oceans. See my website at www.corbin39.com for more information.
Also, let me assure you, I am a reputable seller on eBay, with excellent feedback. See my store at myworld.ebay.
com/lesterhel .Email me to arrange a viewing appointment.
A. The Boat (What you are bidding for and is subject to survey and inventory.)
1. General
Hull and flush deck formed by Corbin Les Bateaux in 1979 at Montreal, Canada. Hull #10. Boat finished at Livermore,
California .
Commissioned and went into water by owner in 1985. Materials used were excellent. Quality of work was very good.
Registration: Coast Guard, DIN 689476. Homeport: San Francisco, California.
Boat Location: Emeryville, California
LOD: 39'. Beam: 12'. Draft: 5'6". LWL: 32'. Mast height: 60' from waterline (keel stepped).
Displacement: 25,000 lbs.
Ballast: 9200 lbs (encapsulated lead).
Keel: performance design of medium length.
Rudder: attached at bottom to full height skeg.
Hull: substantial layup fiberglass with 3/4” airex core from deck down to water line.
Deck: 1” fiberglass and mahogany marine plywood sandwich.
Sails: 801 sq ft
Rig: cutter
Engine: marine diesel.
Fuel: 80 gal diesel
Water: 200 gal
Steering: inside and outside, hydraulic or mechanical
2. Accomodations:
Forward cabin: Berth double w/leecloth, settee (loveseat), escape step, 4-shelves, 3-clothes lockers and 2-anchor
lockers; Holding Tank: 20 gal, sealed under forward cabin berth, y-valve w/12 volt pumpout or to a deck pumpout fitting,
never used.
Head compartment: toilet, sink, large work surface, 2-shelves, 3-lockers, hand shower, and shower grating (water drains
to bilge).; the plug valve in the sink seacock needs replacing, available at Groco.
Passageway: 1-shoe shelf, 1-hanging locker w/vertical sliding door, 2-clothes lockers.
Salon: 2-pilot berths w/leecloths; 2-settees; center table w/fold-down extensions and fiddles; bookcase; 3-lockers; 4-
drawers.
Galley: Force 10 stove w/oven, 3-burners, gimballed, propane; 2-sinks; large work surfaces , 7-drawers, 3-lockers, 1-
tall pantry locker; refrigerator over freezer, Technautics, w/5” insulation, 120 volt compressor, engine operated PTO
w/heat exchanger, needs work; washing machine, needs work, or can be used for food storage;.Propane Control:
Marinetics LPG, in galley, aft bulkhead..; the plug valve in the sink seacock needs replacing, available at Groco
Pilothouse: elevated dinette: seats for two (curved backs); RadioShack w/seat and desk; Helmsman Chair, folding
back, with arm rests, and foot rest; Navigation Table: 27" x 27" working surface, w/4 drawers. Sail Bin, outboard
of dinette;
Heater kerosene, Force 10.
Engine Room: Starboard Side; workbench, work table, shelves and lockers, Port side, 1-large overhead shelf, 1-
shelf for storing dinghy, Under cockpit: 1- shelf for storing life raft; 1 reel of 5/8" braided nylon; 1 reel of 5/8" 3
strand nylon.
Cockpit: Helmsman Seat: arched, 3" foam w/white vinyl covering, needs some hand sewing repair.2-cushions,
customized.
3. Propulsion:
Engine: Volvo, M11C, 2 cylinder, 4 cycle w/decompression levers, 25 HP, diesel, 100 hours since a rebuild, sea
water cooled w/strainer, ground isolation switch; Starts easy, runs good, exhaust is good, and sea water coolant
flow is good. Spare impeller and spare fuel pump.
Saildrive: Volvo, 110S, aluminum w/collar anode
Propellor, 2 blade, fixed, aluminum, 16”, LH rotation.
Control: Morse, single, on pedestal in cockpit.
Instrument panel: Volvo, in pilothouse.
Exhaust: large waterlift.
Fuel Filters: 1 in engine, 2 in parallel prior to engine.
Fuel Pumps: 1 mechanical on engine; 1 electric prior to engine, under PH helmsman seat.
Fuel Tank: 80 gal, newly rebuilt 2007, under pilothouse sole, vents overboard.
4. Anchoring:
Windlass: Vetus Tigre (similar to Lofrans Tiger), 12 volt DC; emergency lever crank handle; claw on rope (to
relieve load on gypsy); storage battery, 12 volt, new, needs installation in bow anchor locker; solenoid (new in
box).
Anchors: 1-45# CQR (at bow), 3-Danforths; 1-dinghy grapnel.
Chain: 350' galvanized 3/8” (100' under forward cabin berth connected to 250' under salon sole aft of mast;
50' galvanized 3/8” under pilothouse sole.
Rodes: 50' 3/4” 3 strand nylon w/fasteners; 1 reel of 9/16” braided nylon under cockpit; 1 reel of 9/16” 3-strand
nylon under cockpit.
5. Sailing Equipment
Mast: aluminum, 5”x 10”x 60', double thickness lower 8', keel stepped, internal halyards, white LP paint, needs
painting.
Boom: aluminum, 4”x 6”x 16', fixed gooseneck.
Standing Rigging (11 stays): 5/16”& 9/32” SS, 1x19, all with Norseman ends at deck, needs inspecting.
Sails (3): 1-Main, dacron, 3 reefs, w/o battens, brown acrilan cover; 1-Yankee, dacron, w/ cover sewn in; 1-
Staysail, dacron, in acrilan bag. All sails in good condition.
Winches: (all self tending and 2 speed); Halyards: Main: Barlow 24, (atop PH), for hoisting, reefing, outhauling,
and topping lift; Headsail: Barlow 24, (atop PH), for hoisting, reefing, outhauling, and topping lift; Staysail:
Lewmar 8, on starboard side of mast; Sheets: Main, fiddle block on traveler in cockpit; Yankee 2-Barient 28, at
cockpit, blocks on tracks at gunwale; Staysail 2-Barlow 24 (at cockpit), blocks on tracks on deck aft of mast and
blocks at gunwales.
Brake: Dutchman: on main boom.
E-Z Jacks: on mast.
Furling: Profurl LCI 32, for headsail on headstay.
Spinnaker Blocks: at aft quarters.
Poles: 1-spinnaker, on mast; 1-headsail, on deck.
Snatch Blocks: 2-staysail, in locker aft of sail bin in PH.
Halyards: main (at PH), headsail (at PH); staysail (at mast); 2-spares, at mast, to top of mast.
Clutches: 6-atop PH.
Organizers: 2-triple sheaves, atop PH.
Running Backstays (2): 1x19 SS cable, w/vangs.
Running Rigging: 1/2"and 9/16" braided dacron.
5. Mechanical:
Wheels: 28” SS Destroyer in cockpit; 18” spoke in wheelhouse; Hynautics hydraulic steering.
Steering Quadrant: bronze crank arm for hydraulic ram and disconnect for mechanical tiller.
Tiller: heavy duty, for hand and Monitor steering.
Rudder Post: 1 1/2" Bronze
Gudgeon: Bronze Casting (bottom of skeg to bottom of rudder)
6. Electrical:
Shore Power Cord: 1-50 ft, very good condition.
Selector Switches: 1-generator or shore, near PH wheel; 1-starting batteries, port side of companionway; 1-
starter ground, over engine.
Distribution Panel: Mariner, 3-house AC and 3-house DC circuit switches, in pilothouse, (circuit breakers work
fine).
AC Outlets: 1-engine room, 1-pilothouse (at nav table, 1-below radioshack desk, 1-in sail bin), 1-salon, 1-head
compartment, and 1-forward cabin.
DC Outlets: 1-pilothouse, 1-forward cabin, 1-on deck.
Solar Panel: 18" x 18", on deck forward of mast.
Batteries: 2-12 volt storage, Surette 4D, in engine room; 2-Interstate 6 volt, under PH settee, need installation; 1-
Interstate 12 volt, under windlass in bow locker.
Charger/Inverter: Exide, 2000 watts, new, under aft dinette, needs installation.
Auxilliary Generator: Montgomery Ward, 3000 watts, engine belt needs installation, portside, aft pilothouse,
under sole.
7. Piloting:
Autopilot: Autohelm ST 6000.
Windvane: Monitor, SS, w/lines to tiller, 2 wood vanes under starboard berth.
Compasses: Danforth Polyaxial in PH; Danforth Constellation in cockpit pedestal.
GPS: Magellan 2000, at PH windshield.
Anchor light: at masthead.
Tricolor light: at masthead
Running light (Steaming light): new in box, at starboard settee, needs installation..
8. Water System:
Tanks (5), 200 gals: 2-50 gal under salon settees; 1-under galley sink sole; 1-under stb fwd pilothouse sole; 1-
under aft dinette seat, needs connecting. Manifold: under galley sink..
Pressure Pump: Shurflo w/accumulator under galley sink, switch is on main distribution panel.
Foot Pumps (2): w/spigots at galley sink and head sink.
Heater: Paloma, propane, in galley, new
9. Miscellaneous
Depth Sounder: EMS, digital..
Speedometer: Standard Horizon, digital, under sole at head passageway.
Fog Horn and Bell: bell is at workbench in engine room.
Bilge Pumps: 2” Edson, manual, under PH sole, handle in engine room stb side; Rule, 3500 gph, 12 volt, under
fwd salon, switch on PH wheel panel; Guzzler, manual, aft PH bulkhead, portside
Deck Washdown Pump: 12 volt pump, in head compartment, sea water, at sink inlet, needs work..
10. Communication:
Radio: Icom 735, ham, SSB, shortwave, may be used with Winlink for email and position plotting/transmission.
See winlink.org/
VHF: Apelco 501, handheld, 5 watt, in forward cabin.
11. Interior Details:
Knees: All knees, to which the chainplates are bolted, are fiberglassed integral with the hull creating a very strong
support.
Bulkheads: 3/4” marine mahogany plywood w/laminate paneling, teak trim.
Floor Timbers (between hull and sole): heavy construction, 2”x 12”, mahogany or teak material.
Soles: 5/8' marine mahogany plywood w/1/8" teak parquet covering.
Lockers: marine plywood w/solid teak doors.
Hull Sides (a.k.a. Ceiling): 1-1/2” beveled ash V groove slats w/varnish.
Headliner: 3/4” foam w/white vinyl covering (excellent heat insulation).
Galley working surfaces: marbled formica.
Head Compartment wall and table covering: marbled formica.
Settee Cushions: 4” foam w/cocktail pattern fabric and matching pillows (3), all in very good condition.
Berth Cushions: 7” foam w/sturdy blue fabric, 6'2" long, good condition.
Dinette and Radioshack Cushions: 3” foam w/blue fabric, good condition.
Curtains: blue fabric.
Painted Surfaces: white flat latex.
12. Exterior Details:
Cockpit: 4-drains; 2-lockers, 10 gallon propane tank in port locker, removable for filling.
Dorade Boxes: teak w/vinyl cowl ventilators; 2-salon, 1-head, 1-forward cabin.
Hatches : 2-salon, 1-head, 1-head passageway, 1-forward cabin, and 1-pilothouse, all double framed.
Decklight: 1-galley.
Mast Rails: 2” diameter, heavy stainless steel.
Hull Windows: fixed; 1-galley, 4-salon, and 2-forward cabin.
Pilothouse Windows: 4-windshield; 4-side (1 must be replaced due to leaks) 3/8" Lexan.
Engine Room Window: opening w/screen, starboard side over workbench/table.
Second Cabin:
A second cabin complete with standing room, settee, writing table, lamps, drawers, locker, hatch, ventilator,
windows, bookcase, overhead handhold, and single berth is already available; (a fold-down extension could be
added to make a double berth). You only have to install a track on the overhead and hang a curtain enclosing
the port salon area. Voila!!! A second cabin in a very comfortable location!!!
B. The Accessories: These extras are included in the sale price but are not subject to inventory or survey as
to condition. Many items are stored in a home garage.
1. Navigation:
Star Finder: Davis.
Barograph: recording on paper, a collectible, in bookshelf.
Barometer: Boston.
Binoculars:
Maps: admiralty, navigation, too numerous to itemize.
Plotting board:
Parallel rulers and Map Dividers: in fine mahogany box.
2. Safety:
Life Raft: Winslow, 4 man, in valise, locate over engine.
Life Jackets: 4 adult, 1 child, 2 adult automatic and self inflatable w/tethers, all under stb pilot berth.
Cable: deck mounted, for tethering to self-inflating life vests.:
MOB: Lifesling.
Fire Extinguishers: 1-engine room, 1-pilothouse, 1-galley, and 1-salon.
Wind Speed: Davis, handheld.
Horseshoe Buoy: needs recovering.
Radar reflector: hanging via halyard from lower spreader.
3. Miscellaneous Equipment
Cushions: 2-cockpit, foam w/white vinyl covering, good condition
Boathooks (2): 10' wood, 6' aluminum.
Boarding ladder: folding, sturdy plastic, in sail bin, for port side gate.
Barbecue: SS, for aft railing.
Dinghies: 1- Avon Redcrest, inflatable, in valise, w/bellows, w/outboard mount, stores in engine room aft of sail
bin; 1-Portabote, 12', w/wood inserts, buoyancy seats, oars.
Outboard: Suzuki, 4 HP.
Bosun Chair: soft seat, form fitting, swinging type.
Sextant: Davis Master w/ horizon device, new.
Laptop: Fujitsu w/Windows.
Signaling Flags: set of alphanumeric plus a few courtesy flags: Canada, France, Spain, Switzerland, Costa Rica.
Washing Machine: General Electric, 120 volt, in galley, (needs work or use for storage).
Microwave:
Stereo: Blaupunkt Tokyo RDM 169, new in box, w/inverter, at dinette in pilothouse; 2 heavy speakers at aft
pilothouse, need installation.
Power Tools: bench grinder on workbench in stb engine room; power washer; Skil circular saw; Skil jigsaw;
Porter Cable profile sander; Ryobi router w/table; reciprocating saw; etc.
Bulkhead lights (3): NIB, need installation.
Bulkhead fans (2): NIB, need installation.
Books: numerous; sailing, maintenance, piloting, navigation, boat construction, travel, etc.
PortaPotti:
Searchlight: handheld, cordless, 12 volt
Bicycles (2): mini foldup, 3 gear; fullsize, foldup, 6 gear.
Ladder: aluminum, 8' expands to 16'.
Beanbag Cushions: 2-large, form accomodating.
Portable Seats: 2-lean back, for use on deck.
Sun Shower: H2O
Wire and Tools: Numerous materials and tools: ac and dc.
Hand Tools and fasteners: SS, too numerous to list.
Boat Spares: too numerous to list.
Manuals: for all equipment, bottom drawer of Navigation Table
Some items: may be added at time of sale.
Enhancements:
"Insouciance" will be available for showing and survey out of the water April 12 - April 20 at the Berkeley
Marine Center boatyard and in the water April 22 - 23 at Emery Cove Yacht Harbor Slip D-2. Call me for an
appointment at 213-200-0058. The bottom will be painted during this haulout. [Please Note: I will not be
involved in any survey, at the advice of a broker.]
Yachtworld Prices:
The average price of 9 Corbins currently selling on Yachtworld is about $125,000. The lowest price is $78,900.
The highest price is $197,138.
My Price:
$41,500 US
Contact Email:
corbin39@sbcglobal.net
Disclaimers:
1. Insouciance needs TLC (paint and varnish on the exterior and interior).
2. A few minor items need repair or replacement.
3. The specification list is complete as possible, but may have some minor errors.
4. Insouciance is being sold as is, where she is, and for cash only (no financing or trading by owner). There is
no warranty as to condition of the vessel..
5. Seller reserves the right to close the auction early, unless a deposit has been received..
Lester Helmus, owner
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