Albin 36

[solace2007]

i currently am looking at Albin 36's to purchase/move aboard/cruise the east coast.
If anyone would like to make comments about this model, it would be appreciated.
thanks,
rob

[jcollins]

Hi Rob! I don't own one but I'm sure you will get some good response.
Welcome to the board.

[pbirman]

Are you looking at the 36' Express Trawler?

Paul

[Mariner]

Albin has made a number of 36' models over the years. Are you talking about one of the older 36' Taiwan Trawlers, or the newer, US built Express Trawler?

There are members on the board who own each, so you should be able to have your questions answered.

[rt11002003]

Hi Rob, I don't own one, however I spent some time on a number of Express 36s (along the West Coast of Florida, Southern Alabama and up to TN) last summer when looking for a boat to purchase. The nicest one I found was located at Harrison/Chattanoga, TN on the Tennessee River. It belonged to a former naval officer with many years of boating experience. It had low engine hours (less than 300 I think), was well equipped and extremely well maintained. I believe it is still available.

Good luck in your search.

Gene

[solace2007]

Thank you for the welcome and respnses so far.
I am looking for the older trawler models.
Thanks again for any input,
Rob

[Veebyes2]

Be sure to get a very thorough survey. Many of the older Taiwan built boats, Albin & others, have serious rot problems caused by fresh water intrusion in the decks & wooden deckhouses.

There is something about the 'look' of the old 36 trunk cabin trawler that I have always liked. The lower helm is far forward giving a very large flybridge up top.

Be prepared to take care of a forest worth of teak trim. Absolutely georgeous when done up but a full time job to keep it looking that way.

My 27AC used to take me a week to totally do the teak each year, & that is nothing compared to the 36.

Good luck in the search.