Albin 28 TE Flush deck

[Gypsyjon]

I am looking for an Albin 28 TE flush deck with A/C, power anchor windlass, cockpit salt water wash down, good electronics. Must be 2000 or later, well maintained with records.

Want to make the Great Loop and need a boat like this since I want to go through the Erie Canal rather than out through Lake Ontario.

Any info would be appreciated.

My personal email is: jgoods19@gmail.com

[Jaredh]

We purchased our 2003 28 flush deck this spring and love it, if you can wait for the right one to come up on the market I think you will be very happy with the boat. We have 110 hours on her YTD and they have all been fantastic.

I believe the flush decks were built from 2003 on as a option vs the engine box. The additional fishing and storage space on deck is really nice vs the engine box. I store my anchor setup I use offshore with a 26lb danforth, 20' of chain, 600' of line and a 100' painter in this space along with our grill and a fender no problem. Some mention handling issues with the engine mounted further forward but I have not noticed any issues even in rougher weather offshore. The quarter berth is smaller, but I sleep in there just fine when tuna fishing offshore (at 5'11" and 215ish) and let my "crew" (fishing buddies) split the v berth. They typically leave the table up.

They don't seem to come on the market often, so I would be ready to move quickly if one comes up. My wife says that even if we get a larger boat in the future the Albin is here to stay so unfortunately we cant help you with your seach, but good luck!