Please tell me about "the ride"

jcollins · Post by **jcollins** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:38 pm

That's when I lost "the Admiral" to John's point

To sum it up: The admiral picked out the Albin. That's when I got her back.

Brother Albin · Post by **Brother Albin** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 4:22 pm

Well school's out on Thursday here in CT so the Admiral is joining me on the sea trial. Right now she'd be perfectly happy land cruising. If the Albin wins her over it will truly be a credit to the brand!

Post by **AlanD** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:43 pm

I just brought my Albin to Lake Michigan and I have been using her non-stop on the big lake. Have made many trips with friends who were stunned on her ride in big waves and how she handles at slow speeds (2.5 mph) in heavy chop. Lots of words like dream ride, stable, a pleasure to fish, etc...

Last Sunday I stayed in the depths too long and had to race back to port to beat a storm.... (Son was fighting a big salmon and we had to finish that task...) The wind kicked up some nice waves for us, and never had a worry getting back into the harbor.

All in all, here in Lake Michigan so far, nothing but good comments on the boat, the ride and the seaworthiness.

Alan

Brother Albin · Post by **Brother Albin** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 7:46 am

Alan,
That is impressive. I remember reading an article in Wooden Boat magazine a few years ago about Lyman boats. There were made famous due to their ability to handle the unique short chop of the Great Lakes. What is really coming out here is the versatility of this hull. Not only can it handle offshore seas but the unique challenges of the Great Lakes. I'm all set for my 11:00 AM sea trial on Friday. I just hope that my gracious volunteer captain will be up for heading for the breakers at the Saybrook Light and every boat wake I can find.

Post by **DrNickS** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 8:17 am

According to Power Boat Reports review in 1997 the Albin 28 is “the finest tracking boat of any size tested to date.” PBR is no longer published. It is a great loss and I miss it.

Neal Pleasant · Post by **Neal Pleasant** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:55 pm

I have moved down from a 50'MY to my 2005 Albin 28'TE and I am
really impressed with its seakeeping qualities. It has the power to
get up an run on top of a choppy sea and handles a following sea
really well. My only real complaint is it takes a football field to turn
the boat around due to a very small rudder. P.S. "For every day you
spend on the water you add 7 days to your life."

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Please tell me about "the ride"

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