1996 Albin 28' (8.53 m) Tournament Express
New Port Richey, Florida, United States
Designed to satisfy the exacting demands of the offshore - inshore fisherman, this boat also incorporates comforts normally expected for a family weekend on the water.
- Express Cruiser / Bay Boats
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
Description
Designed to satisfy the exacting demands of the offshore - inshore fisherman, this boat also incorporates comforts normally expected for a family weekend on the water. Features appealing to the fisherman include wide side decks, a large cockpit, a recirculating baitwell, rod storage racks, a sink with a chopping board, rod holders, salt water washdown and tackle drawers. The forward cabin area has an enclosed marine head and shower compartment, a convertible dinette and a galley area with stove, refrigerator, microwave and sink. Aft of the galley is a 6-foot 6-inch x 3-foot 10-inch berth. Six opening portholes and an overhead hatch provide excellent ventilation. With its bow thruster for dock-side maneuvering and its unequalled reputation as an offshore - inshore fishing boat, the Albin 28 is a true delight to handle in any weather. She has a speed range of 20 to 28 knots, depending on the engine.
Apropos II comes with reverse cycle AC/Heat and Westerbeke generator. She has been extensively serviced by the current owner to include multiple pumps, shaft seal, cutlas bearing, injectors, new Racor fuel filter and replacement windlass. Her gel coat shines like new and is currently kept on a lift.
Specifications
LOA: 29' 11'' (9.12 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1996
Beam: 10'
LOD: 28' 4''
LWL: 24'
Draft Max: 3' 2''
Cabins: 1
Double Berths: 2
Heads: 1
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Shape: Modified Vee
Air Conditioning: Yes
Tower: No
Bow Thruster: Yes
Fuel Tank: 132 Gallons (499.67 Liters)
Fresh Water: 36 Gallons (136.27 Liters)
Holding Tank: 20 Gallons (75.71 Liters)
Displacement: 7500 lbs
Builder: Albin Marine, Inc.
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Cummins
- Engine Model: 6BTA
- Engine Year: 1996
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 300.00
- Power KW: 223.71
- Fuel Type: Diesel
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Westerbeke
Full Details
ACCOMMODATIONS
- Reverse cycle AC/Heat
- Hot water heater
- Forward queen-sized V-berth & aft double berth for 4-adults
- Full galley
- Butane/Propane one burner cook top.
- Dinette seating area that converts to forward berth.
- Storage lockers forward of dinette and beneath seats
- Shower/sink with hot/cold pressurized fresh water
- Galley storage lockers and drawers for utensils
- Inverter installed at quarter berth.
- Forward bilge pump
- Shower sump pump
- Large head with manual toilet & stainless-steel sink
- Courtesy lighting in cabin & head
GALLEY
- Stainless sink & pressurized water system
- Samsung microwave
- Butane stove
- Norcold fridge
ELECTRONICS
- Ritchie compass
- VHF Radio
- Raymarine C140W GPS/Chartplotter w/external antenna
- Simrad NSS 12 MFD w/external antenna
- Simrad AP28 Autopilot (interfaced with Simrad NSS 12 MFD) with rudder awareness
- Trim Tabs
- Hydraulic steering
- Electric windlass with controls at helm and portable remote control
MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
- Full engine instrumentation with audible alarms
- Dockside 30-amp service
- 110 volt outlets with GFI protection
- 30-amp battery charger
- AC & DC electrical panels
- Hydraulic trim tabs
- Hydraulic steering with tilt-wheel
- 2- electric & 1-manual bilge pump
- Bow thruster with side power controller
- Westerbeke diesel generator
- Engine has two-hour meters, original at 680 hours is not working, new meter reads 268 hours.
HULL & DECK
- Pilot house with 2 opening windows forward and one on each side
- Windshield wipers
- Custom chart box at crew seat
- Built in drawers for tools or fishing equipment
- Aft curtains to fully enclose pilot house
- Retractable bimini
- Search light
- Courtesy lights
- Anchor light
- Running lights
- Midships bilge pump
- Aft bilge pump w/alarm
- Docklines
- Fenders
- Swim platform w/boarding ladder
- Bait locker
- Recessed rod storage port & starboard
- 4-rod holders installed in coamings
- Large storage and access hatches in deck
- Large 2-hatch fish/storage box in transom
- Oversized live bait-well in transom
- Sliding helm seat with swivel
- Sliding windows port & starboard
- Wide side decks
- Bow pulpit with windless anchor
- Stainless steel bow rail
- Grab rails on wheelhouse roof and sides
- 6-stainless steel 10" mooring cleats
- Stainless steel horn
- Large deck hatch over cabin
- Fully vented center windshield
- 6-portholes with screens in forward cabin
- Radar arch
- Hardtop
Upgrades/Maintenance since 2019
2019
- New aft bilge pump w/alarm and switch
- Added Racor fuel filter system
- New Simrad RF300 Rudder Feedback (for Autopilot)
- Rebuilt Delco engine generator
- New North America charts chip for Raymarine C140W
- New whale bilge pump (forward)
- New Shower sump pump
- New Steering Ram
- New engine hour meter (hours unknown at time of purchase in 2019)
- New fuel filter
- New shaft seal, cutlass bearing, coupler, rudder shoe, cutlass bearing
- Engine alignment
- Replaced belts on engine and generator
- Replaced raw water impellor
- Engine and generator oil changes w/filters
2020
- Engine oil change w/filters
- Repaired fresh water plumbing
2021
- Serviced injectors
- Engine oil change w/filters
- New mid-ship bilge pump
2022
- Engine oil change w/filters
- Replaced generator coolant reservoir
- Replaced fuel gauge sending unit
- Serviced turbo after cooler
2023
- Replaced windshield wipers
- Engine and generator oil changes w/filters
Maintenance records from prior owner are available
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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