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.

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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.


What engine does it have?

We looked at an Albin double cabin many years ago. The engine was built by
Renault.
I just didn't know enough about them, so we passed.

Eisboch

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"ellis" wrote in message
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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.


What engine does it have?

We looked at an Albin double cabin many years ago. The engine was built
by Renault.
I just didn't know enough about them, so we passed.

Eisboch

The new ones have a single 300hp Yanmar diesel w/ a bow thruster. I believe
they used to have Volvo engine in the past.

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"ellis" wrote in message
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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.


What engine does it have?

We looked at an Albin double cabin many years ago. The engine was built
by Renault.
I just didn't know enough about them, so we passed.

Eisboch

The new ones have a single 300hp Yanmar diesel w/ a bow thruster. I
believe they used to have Volvo engine in the past.


That's better. I misread your post - I was thinking more of a slow trawler.
I think the one we looked at was an early '80s or even late '70s - it was a
long time ago.

Eisboch

Eisboch wrote:
"ellis" wrote in message
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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.


What engine does it have?

We looked at an Albin double cabin many years ago. The engine was built by
Renault.
I just didn't know enough about them, so we passed.

Eisboch


That was wise to stay away from a Renault engine. There are 3 ways to
do things, the right way, the wrong way, and the French way.

The French way might work, but it is always different than the rest of
the world.

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Reggie Smithers wrote:
Eisboch wrote:

"ellis" wrote in message
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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.


What engine does it have?

We looked at an Albin double cabin many years ago. The engine was
built by Renault.
I just didn't know enough about them, so we passed.

Eisboch

That was wise to stay away from a Renault engine. There are 3 ways to
do things, the right way, the wrong way, and the French way.

The French way might work, but it is always different than the rest of
the world.


Had a Renault one cylinder diesel in the Viking 28 I crewed on (before
Mirage 33). Boy... was that engine rough at low RPM! Thought it was
going to vibrate all the hardware loose.

Hi. I've been an owner of a 28' Albin since Oct 04. Before this boat
I've owned and lived aboard a 36' trawler and also had various center
console fishing boats in the 19' to 22' range.

Albin has done a good job with the 28TE at putting together a
versatile package that allows you to (seriously) fish yet also
cruise. It's a great boat. I'm very happy with the performance
offshore fishing and cruising the intercoastal waterway near our home
in FL. She's very stable, reliable, and basically a well-built
vessel. Not to mention that the inboard diesel gives you great fuel
economy and reliability.

I would caution one thing (and I think someone already mentioned this
to you), especially if you're cruising as a family w/kids, I wouldn't
count on being overly comfy for extended stays. My wife and I have
two daughters (5 and 3 years old) and we are able to weekend on her
fairly comfortable given the sleeping accomodations for four. But
there is not a lot of dry storage for personal items (clothing,
shoes, etc.) and provisions. Especially if you plan on being on your
own for a week or more. If it's just you and one other (low
maintenance person I'd hope) then you might be good for a few weeks.

Otherwise, the boat itself is an excellent vessel. If you have
specific questions on the 28TE I'd be glad to address them.
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