"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
ellis wrote:
I have my eyes set on an Albin Tornament Express 28, but they are rather
pricey. I want a seaworthy downeaster-type fishing boat that I can take
it out for a week or two-weeks in the open sea in the northeast. I'm new
to modern powerboats and am wondering if there are other alternatives to
the Albin, maybe a trawler that would fit my needs better. TIA.


No offense, fella, but if you are "new to modern powerboats," you might
want to mess around a bit near shore before you head out for "a week or
two weeks in the open sea in the northeast." The Atlantic Ocean is not
forgiving.

Go to a couple of boat shows, get some demo rides from dealers, visit
marinas and talk to fishermen who already do what you want to do. See what
kind of boats they are driving, and what their experiences have been with
them.

The Albin 28, by the way, has the hull design to do what you want. You
need a dealer who will help you prep the boat properly. There's one way
out on Long Island.

What's your budget? New or used?

Thanks. No offense taken. I've been around powerboats,
sportfisherman-types, as a kid, but that's been a long while. I have not
been around the newer post-1990 boats with all the newfangled electronics
and whatnot. I do intend to coastal cruise for a while before I go open
sea. Safety will be a big consideration. Albin maybe a too much of a boat
for me, since I'm practically a newbie at this point, but I do intend to
brush up on all the maritime skills and don't want one of the newer express
cruiser pleasure-type boats. I want a hardtop with enclosed wheelhouse that
I can take it out in bad weather. I eventually want to cruise up to
Newfoundland and back to NY on an extended trip (2 months long?). I know
the new Albin 28 costs around 125,000. I've seen used ones for around and
under 50,000, which will be more or less my budget. I intend to go out to
the Sayville dealer and check it out.