Comments for The Unified Corribee Website

Comment on Contact by Guy Waites

Guy Waites — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:02:22 +0000

I’ve just acquired a twin axle trailer to modify for a fin keel Corribee.

Can anyone help with measurements for the support pads? Height, position relative to the keel and one another?

Many thanks indeed,

Guy.

Comment on Fore hatch by Mike Nugent

Mike Nugent — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:50:43 +0000

Having just fitted a Vetus Planus hatch to a Mk II Corribee (i.e. one with a trapezoid opening, I can confirm their suitability and excellent build quality. However, don’t be influenced by the illustration posted above into going for the 45×45 escape hatch (I did) – it is too big – the one that fits is the 40×40 deck hatch. I found that it was necessary only to sand down the central fore and aft surfaces of the combing, but mouldings might vary.

Comment on Roller reefing by scorribee

scorribee — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:05:08 +0000

Difficult – the alloy seems to be very tough. You might be able to squeeze it up with a bench vice, but that would mean dismantling the spar. You might be able to get a new length from someone like Z Spars. Or as a last resort, sew an extra length of bolt rope onto the lower part of the sail (though its a bit of a bodge). Have a look at the roller reefing page to check the latest contact details for Rotostay spares (just updated April 2012).

Comment on Corribee by scorribee

scorribee — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:01:13 +0000

I think the forward window is the same as the side windows in construction. Spare parts aren’t obtainable, so be careful when dismantling. Use acrylic or polycarbonate (maybe try a local signmaker) to replace. Check the technical pages for info on refurbishing windows.

Comment on Roller reefing by Phil Harty

Phil Harty — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:19:53 +0000

the groove in the luff spar aluminium extrusion seams to have opened up for the lower six foot so not holding the trapped rope of the leading edge of the sail. is there any way of squeesing the groove back? I have tried with a couple of clamps but to no avail. any advice is wellcome. regards phil.

Comment on Inboard by lediard

lediard — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 11:24:56 +0000

Thanks for detailing this. I’m wanting to re-power a Cirrus and Nomad from Westerly. Although the Yanmar has been the engine for many years there are now ‘alternatives’. I’m looking very closely at hybrid power. This feasibility is coming on in leaps and bounds. But the problem is battery power. A lithium battery from Japan, big and powerful enough for the job, costs over 2000 pounds. Still, real progress is being made. A small electric outboard from ‘Torquedo’ has made incredible advances in only a couple of years. But, I agree with you that when you’re out there and the going gets rough and all is black and cold, there is no alternative to a trusty inboard diesel chugging away.

Comment on Corribee by keith lewis

keith lewis — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:52:53 +0000

Could anyone send me details of how to replace front heads toilet window, on a Mk 3 Corribee please?

Comment on Boat Register by William

William — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 07:00:55 +0000

I’ve just got back from Coniston where I saw a Bermudan rigged Mk I fin keel by the name of Lone Gull at the back of the boat yard. Her prop-shaft hole has been filled and there’s an outboard mount on her stern. She’s not on the list and I don’t have any more details, but there she is.

Comment on For sale and wanted by Angus M. Macleod

Angus M. Macleod — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:03:43 +0000

Dave,

Note your advert in the late autumn indicating that you had a Corribee fin keel Mk 2 for sale.

I should be very grateful if you could let me know if she is still for sale. If so please indicate when it may be convenient for you to let me view her. Home tel: 01445 731419

All the best

Angus M. Macleod

Comment on Corribee Owners Association by Neil Coker

Neil Coker — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 14:02:51 +0000

I wonder if anyone could help me? I am trying to establish what the height of a Fin Keel Corribee is on a trailer (to top of coach roof). I am in the process of designing and constructing a garage/workshop/storage area which will have a carport type space for my 1979 Corribee, Osprey. I need to make sure that the eaves have enough clearance to allow her to be reversed in. Any assistance gratefully received. (I don’t have her on a trailer at the moment so can’t measure it myself)