And for my next project ... a Corribee Mk2

[Greenheart]

Thanks for replying, I'm glad you've kept the boat and have concentrated on comfort below.

The only Corribee I've been aboard won my heart, but I was pained by the way the layout of a bigger boat seemed to have been shoehorned in, below.

It crossed my mind that the accommodation might be more comfortable (for my purposes) if it were simplified, losing the cabinetry which breaks up the sofa berths. I'd like the rearmost 6ft6" of the cabin's length to be convertible from full-length sofas (with a decent central table) into a massive double. I'd enclose the trotter-boxes as cockpit-accessed lockers beneath the cockpit seats, and relegate the whole fo'c'sle to bedding stowage, coolbox and a hanging locker.

It's some compensation for low season weather, having time to dream. I can't get the thought of a gaff cutter Corribee, out of my head.

 

[Mark-1]

I was pained by the way the layout of a bigger boat seemed to have been shoehorned in, below.

It crossed my mind that the accommodation might be more comfortable (for my purposes) if it were simplified, losing the cabinetry which breaks up the sofa berths. I'd like the rearmost 6ft6" of the cabin's length to be convertible from full-length sofas (with a decent central table) into a massive double.

Cockpit drains might get in the way of a big double in the rear, but they could be moved by someone with some GRP skill, I guess.

Mine has the minimum cabinetry and no seacocks/holes in the boat except the cockpit drains which I think is the right way to go with a boat of this size. Most of the time I move the cooker to the cockpit to use it and the only reason I would cook below is to get out of the wind.

I do like the idea of opening that stern area up as much as possible and a GAF rig would be superb. The mast is the length of an Enterprise mast but heavy enough to be a liability, effectively split in two would be far better.

 

[mrming]

Thanks for replying, I'm glad you've kept the boat and have concentrated on comfort below.

The only Corribee I've been aboard won my heart, but I was pained by the way the layout of a bigger boat seemed to have been shoehorned in, below.

It crossed my mind that the accommodation might be more comfortable (for my purposes) if it were simplified, losing the cabinetry which breaks up the sofa berths. I'd like the rearmost 6ft6" of the cabin's length to be convertible from full-length sofas (with a decent central table) into a massive double. I'd enclose the trotter-boxes as cockpit-accessed lockers beneath the cockpit seats, and relegate the whole fo'c'sle to bedding stowage, coolbox and a hanging locker.

It's some compensation for low season weather, having time to dream. I can't get the thought of a gaff cutter Corribee, out of my head.

Looks sweet - if you do get that far, make sure you get a naval architect to draw the sail plan so that the centre of effort remains in the correct place (or do the calcs yourself if you have the skills).

 

[Greenheart]

Thanks, both.

I really think the gaff cutter would work, though I realise the standard sloop has its C of E well forward of my cutter's plan. I can only say you should have seen my gaff schooner version! It would need at least a 12ft bowsprit. But something like a double-cat rig might be interesting, if the hull/deck could be reinforced to carry lightweight unstayed masts.

Regarding my interior layout thoughts, I may have been unclear, or I may be misunderstanding your reply, Mark. I was thinking that without the galley/cabinet units which divide-up some Corribees' sofas, a generous double berth would be possible across the widest part of the cabin, with a substantial infill and comfortable modern foam mattressing. So, I'm stumped by the mention of cockpit drains...

...but I'm 100% with you, regarding cooking - it doesn't belong indoors except in the worst weather, and a fixed galley unit occupies more space than it warrants in a tiny cabin. I decided against the Swift 18 mainly because its galley-mouldings dictate the layout of everything else in the cabin, but cutting them out will hammer the resale value.

 

[Mark-1]

Thanks, both.

I really think the gaff cutter would work, though I realise the standard sloop has its C of E well forward of my cutter's plan. I can only say you should have seen my gaff schooner version! It would need at least a 12ft bowsprit. But something like a double-cat rig might be interesting, if the hull/deck could be reinforced to carry lightweight unstayed masts.

Regarding my interior layout thoughts, I may have been unclear, or I may be misunderstanding your reply, Mark. I was thinking that without the galley/cabinet units which divide-up some Corribees' sofas, a generous double berth would be possible across the widest part of the cabin, with a substantial infill and comfortable modern foam mattressing. So, I'm stumped by the mention of cockpit drains...

...but I'm 100% with you, regarding cooking - it doesn't belong indoors except in the worst weather, and a fixed galley unit occupies more space than it warrants in a tiny cabin. I decided against the Swift 18 mainly because its galley-mouldings dictate the layout of everything else in the cabin, but cutting them out will hammer the resale value.

I'm with you, I thought you were talking about opening up the area under the cockpit Bavaria 45 style. It probably has just enough clearance for a thin couple with thin bedding. But yes, I see what you're saying now.

 

[PhillM]

A few pics

 

[Corribee Boy]

I've been away for a few days getting my boat ashore so I almost missed the thread resurrection.

I've only sailed a Mk1 fin and a Mk 3 bilge keeler. I think the Mk1 was marginally better, but it's set up for day sailing with no inboard, compared with the extra weight and prop drag on my Mk3 so I'm afraid that's rather unhelpful.

I've not been able to confirm it but I think the later bilge keelers have a deeper keel with a better chord shape.

On my own boat I've got midship galley and sink - now converted to a bookshelf - and I've infilled the forepeak to give an adequate triangular double berth. I find the trotter boxes claustrophobic so they're relegated to sail storage and a slide-away chart table.

As for the rigging ideas:

 

[steveeasy]

A few pics

She looks really great inside.
Nice!!
Steveeasy