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Post by **Ben62** » Fri Nov 04, 2011 3:44 pm

We are a boating family living in Wilmington NC. We spend as much time as we can up in the Atlantic Beach, Morehead City NC area as well.

Reformed sailer. We owned an Ericson 29 that we sold 8 years ago when our oldest son was born. Since then, our boating has been on our 1986 Mako and a 1950 Harkers Island work skiff.

For the last 2 years we have been casually looking for a 28 TE. Now that our youngest son has reached the big age of 3 we have decided to get more serious. Will keep you guys informed of our search.

Ben

jcollins · Post by **jcollins** » Fri Nov 04, 2011 5:45 pm

Ben,
Welcome to AOG. There are plenty of nice 28s out there to choose from. You will not be disappointed.

John

Post by **whwells** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 10:12 pm

Welcome Ben to AOG. Enjoy the search. There are many 28's owener's out there so give you great advise.
I am loving the Albin.
whwells "Howard"
2006 35TE Sportfisher/Conv.
"Nibbles"

Post by **Ben62** » Sun Nov 06, 2011 3:38 pm

Thanks for the welcome. I look forward to the search

Ben

Post by **RicM** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 2:05 am

Got a nice 2003 28 TE for sale in the Sale/Swap column, you can read about it here:
viewtopic.php?f=13&t=4863, and many of the upgrade projects are chronicled as well:
The addition of the VacuFlush head and poopometer:
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=4294&hilit=head
The Auto Pilot
viewtopic.php?f=27&t=871&hilit=head
And of course the epic refit of the electronics:
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1419

Would not mind delivering to NC!

jcollins · Post by **jcollins** » Wed Nov 16, 2011 5:31 pm

RicM wrote: Would not mind delivering to NC!

Pick me up on the Chesapeake. I'll crew with you the rest of the trip!

Ben - Take a good look at TAT.

John

Post by **Ben62** » Wed Nov 30, 2011 5:29 pm

Ric

Thanks for the alert. Great looking boat. I am looking around the area right now but may expand the search and if I do I will let you know

Ben

Post by **marko** » Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:08 pm

Hi Ben:
I'm in Wilmington also and have just purchased a 36 Express Trawler, 2001, that I'm keeping in New Bern. There have been a few Albins in our area for sale, a 35 on Cape Fear (Lady K) and a couple of 31's, one I believe near Washington (pics were real nice). Let me know if I can help out in any way. Happy hunting.
Mark

Post by **Ben62** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 5:26 pm

Marco

Thanks for the information. When all is done, I will keep this one at Masonboro Boat Yard. Not far from my house and we have had a slip there since 98. Hope to take some trips up to Cape Lookout this summer if all goes well on the search

Ben

jcollins · Post by **jcollins** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 10:11 am

a 35 on Cape Fear (Lady K)

I was just looking at that boat. Yanmar 440...nice. I just can't get away from those dark colored hulls.

Post by **Ben62** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 7:30 pm

We started looking at 28's. If all goes as planned, we will be the proud owners of a 31 TE with a 450 Cummins this Friday!

Will keep you posted

Ben

Post by **Veebyes2** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 7:45 pm

Way to go! Start out looking for one thing. Wind up buying something else.

jcollins · Post by **jcollins** » Wed Jan 25, 2012 5:23 pm

Ben62 wrote:We started looking at 28's. If all goes as planned, we will be the proud owners of a 31 TE with a 450 Cummins this Friday!

Will keep you posted

Ben

Nice. Good luck.

Post by **Ben62** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 6:17 pm

Closed Friday and now it is ours. Went out for a sunset cruise sat. Could not have asked for better afternoon. Dolphins followed us and played in the wake. Saw the uss New York.(ship made from the twin tower remains) then had a couple beers at the dock.

Ben

Post by **RicM** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 5:55 am

Congrats! Fair winds and following seas!

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