Capt Kangeroo
Senior Member
1989 Albin 50 Trawler.
Wife has suddenly taken ill and we will no longer be able to use the boat. Priced for immediate sale. $48,000 No where can I find a 50ft that floats and runs priced less. Currently located near St Petersburg.
THE GOOD: Built as a custom factory order by Albin, I believe only two were ever made of this model and no expense was spared in building. Unlike even the most expensive boats of this era, it has the high end aluminum framed windows (with self storing screens), moulded non-slip glass decks and a bright modern engine room that is fully sound proofed with foil backed lead foam sheeting, aluminum diamond plate flooring and aluminum sheeting on the walls. The other modern feature is the elimination of virtually all exterior teak which makes leaky decks a thing of the past and helps keep maintenance to a minimum. The extra wide side decks / gunwales which are sunken low in the hull midships make boarding a breeze and allows for safe movement around the boat in the worst conditions. The fully enclosed aft deck with wing doors is massive and contains a full size couch, love seat, chair coffee table, bar fridge and built in bar with hot/cold water. .
The open concept interior was designed to optimize living space for a cruising or live aboard couple and has teak panelling and teak & holly flooring throughout. The elimination of the traditional guest stateroom usually found in this size of boat freed up the space needed to add a large stand alone shower, massive salon and a full width galley with over 15ft of counter and cupboard space along with a breakfast bar, fridge, stove and over size sink. Also in the galley is our most valuable feature on the boat, a large cold plate Gunnert floor freezer driven by the inverter. The forward guest room (V-berth) has a large separate shower room and a two piece bath.
The salon has a full size pull out couch, two tub chairs, coffee table, writing desk and stools. There is storage galore and also a built in entertainment center which includes stereo, DVD, TV. The aft cabin has a queen walk around bed, lighted vanity desk, a hideaway stacked washer/dryer and loads of storage space everywhere. The second head is also found here and is a roomy three piece with a full size tub and electronic water saver toilet.
The lower steering station rivals that of a high end yacht rather than a trawler and has full instrumentation along with radar/ marpa multiple target tracking, dual gyro compasses, autopilot, GPS, two depth sounders, VHF, intercom, chart plotter / side scan sonar and engine Sync. An interconnected serial port also allows for the use of your favourite software for laptop plotting/navigation on both bridges and is integrated to the autopilot.
The bridge steering station also has all of the above including switching for search, docking & nav lights etc. as well as a Raymarine plotter and AIS VHF DSC transceiver and a remote control for the autopilot. The bridge itself is massive and runs over half the length of the boat with seating down both sides & storage underneath.
SPECS: Albin 50, 1989. Fiberglass construction. Beam 16ft, Bridge clearance 21ft (arch up). Dry weight 38000 lbs, low hour Twin Cat 3208 diesel engines, 2300 hours. fuel tanks 800 gal, water 200gal. 20KW Northern lights genny. 50 amp shore power.
ELECTRONICS: Raymarine Radar 10in display, 72 mile, 10KW 4ft open array with multiple marpa target tracking. B&G multi display - true heading, depth, speed.. Robertson auto pilot with remote. Standard Horizon AIS VHF integrated to Ray plotter. Garmin GPS display, upper/lower ICOM VHFs. Raymarine 410 multiple station hailer and intercom. Hummingbird 3D high res SIDE SCAN sonar with plotter. Maxima broadband marine receiver. Three 12 channel GPS antennas, Raymarine E80 plotter interfaced to AIS unit. Garmin 128 depth/fish finder. Two Simrad gyro compass's. Serial ports at both helms interfaced with autopilot.
FEATURES: Westinghouse Washer Dryer. Northernlights NL 854 genny. Heart inverter, glendinng engine synchronizer, quicksilver isolator. Maxwell windlass with dual controls. all GFI.120V outlets. Two 30 amp rate controlled battery chargers. Three 8D (new) and two 4D batteries. Halon system. Fresh water washdown. Bilge Flood alarm. Hull recessed docking headlamps. ITT 10" remote control spotlight. Wireless GSM cellular security system, wireless motion activated GSM cellular security camera. 1000lb aft deck crane. Reverso auto oil changer system. Bios 4 piece wireless weather station.
INCLUDES: New scuba dive hooka compressor with 60 ft hoses & reg. 60lb Bruce, 55 Lb Delta and 60lb Fortress anchors. All, lines, fenders bouys, life preservers, spare hardware, hoses, fittings, pumps, paints, cleaners, fibreglass repair materials, filters, many tools, greases, oil, dishes, appliances, etc.
RECENT UPGRADES 2014 to 2017. Replaced radar system. Added sidescan sonar, GPS and AIS VHF. New gyro compass. New hot water heater. Upgraded to 50 amp shore power. New bridge helm seat, New bridge speakers. Replaced all throttle & shift cables up & down,. Overhaul steering -new steering cylinder, new seals both helms, flush & fill. Overhauled rudders. New galley and bar fridges. New BBQ. Added camera and alarm system. New aft deck furniture, new salon upholstery. Air cond, fresh water, washdown & bilge pumps replaced. New upper bridge hatch. New Generator manifold, New life bouys & dock lines. Numerous hoses replaced. Refinished aft deck flooring. New macerators forward and aft heads & holding tank. New engine shields. Blasted & Powder coated all exterior engine vents. Repaired and/or installed new interior & exterior lighting throughout. Added numerous spares, hardware and fittings to inventory. Replaced all three 8D house batteries. New windshield cover, wipers overhauled. Much new wiring throughout. Replaced complete plexiglass bridge spray shield.
THE BAD: Port shaft is pitted & needs replacing, (starboard already replaced) Blisters in the bottom gel coat and in desperate need of bottom paint. (paint is on board) Numerous scratches. nicks and spider cracks topside. The topsides needs painting, side door needs repairs, Fold down radar arch needs work on hinges. Needs one air cond unit replaced, salon air unit requires repairs. Several seacocks are stiff & should be replaced. Engines need painting. Much unused leftover wiring needs to be pulled out. Alternatively, do as I did, forget the above, pour a drink put your feet up & enjoy your dirt cheap floating waterfront condo.
Will try to find more photos.
Wife has suddenly taken ill and we will no longer be able to use the boat. Priced for immediate sale. $48,000 No where can I find a 50ft that floats and runs priced less. Currently located near St Petersburg.
THE GOOD: Built as a custom factory order by Albin, I believe only two were ever made of this model and no expense was spared in building. Unlike even the most expensive boats of this era, it has the high end aluminum framed windows (with self storing screens), moulded non-slip glass decks and a bright modern engine room that is fully sound proofed with foil backed lead foam sheeting, aluminum diamond plate flooring and aluminum sheeting on the walls. The other modern feature is the elimination of virtually all exterior teak which makes leaky decks a thing of the past and helps keep maintenance to a minimum. The extra wide side decks / gunwales which are sunken low in the hull midships make boarding a breeze and allows for safe movement around the boat in the worst conditions. The fully enclosed aft deck with wing doors is massive and contains a full size couch, love seat, chair coffee table, bar fridge and built in bar with hot/cold water. .
The open concept interior was designed to optimize living space for a cruising or live aboard couple and has teak panelling and teak & holly flooring throughout. The elimination of the traditional guest stateroom usually found in this size of boat freed up the space needed to add a large stand alone shower, massive salon and a full width galley with over 15ft of counter and cupboard space along with a breakfast bar, fridge, stove and over size sink. Also in the galley is our most valuable feature on the boat, a large cold plate Gunnert floor freezer driven by the inverter. The forward guest room (V-berth) has a large separate shower room and a two piece bath.
The salon has a full size pull out couch, two tub chairs, coffee table, writing desk and stools. There is storage galore and also a built in entertainment center which includes stereo, DVD, TV. The aft cabin has a queen walk around bed, lighted vanity desk, a hideaway stacked washer/dryer and loads of storage space everywhere. The second head is also found here and is a roomy three piece with a full size tub and electronic water saver toilet.
The lower steering station rivals that of a high end yacht rather than a trawler and has full instrumentation along with radar/ marpa multiple target tracking, dual gyro compasses, autopilot, GPS, two depth sounders, VHF, intercom, chart plotter / side scan sonar and engine Sync. An interconnected serial port also allows for the use of your favourite software for laptop plotting/navigation on both bridges and is integrated to the autopilot.
The bridge steering station also has all of the above including switching for search, docking & nav lights etc. as well as a Raymarine plotter and AIS VHF DSC transceiver and a remote control for the autopilot. The bridge itself is massive and runs over half the length of the boat with seating down both sides & storage underneath.
SPECS: Albin 50, 1989. Fiberglass construction. Beam 16ft, Bridge clearance 21ft (arch up). Dry weight 38000 lbs, low hour Twin Cat 3208 diesel engines, 2300 hours. fuel tanks 800 gal, water 200gal. 20KW Northern lights genny. 50 amp shore power.
ELECTRONICS: Raymarine Radar 10in display, 72 mile, 10KW 4ft open array with multiple marpa target tracking. B&G multi display - true heading, depth, speed.. Robertson auto pilot with remote. Standard Horizon AIS VHF integrated to Ray plotter. Garmin GPS display, upper/lower ICOM VHFs. Raymarine 410 multiple station hailer and intercom. Hummingbird 3D high res SIDE SCAN sonar with plotter. Maxima broadband marine receiver. Three 12 channel GPS antennas, Raymarine E80 plotter interfaced to AIS unit. Garmin 128 depth/fish finder. Two Simrad gyro compass's. Serial ports at both helms interfaced with autopilot.
FEATURES: Westinghouse Washer Dryer. Northernlights NL 854 genny. Heart inverter, glendinng engine synchronizer, quicksilver isolator. Maxwell windlass with dual controls. all GFI.120V outlets. Two 30 amp rate controlled battery chargers. Three 8D (new) and two 4D batteries. Halon system. Fresh water washdown. Bilge Flood alarm. Hull recessed docking headlamps. ITT 10" remote control spotlight. Wireless GSM cellular security system, wireless motion activated GSM cellular security camera. 1000lb aft deck crane. Reverso auto oil changer system. Bios 4 piece wireless weather station.
INCLUDES: New scuba dive hooka compressor with 60 ft hoses & reg. 60lb Bruce, 55 Lb Delta and 60lb Fortress anchors. All, lines, fenders bouys, life preservers, spare hardware, hoses, fittings, pumps, paints, cleaners, fibreglass repair materials, filters, many tools, greases, oil, dishes, appliances, etc.
RECENT UPGRADES 2014 to 2017. Replaced radar system. Added sidescan sonar, GPS and AIS VHF. New gyro compass. New hot water heater. Upgraded to 50 amp shore power. New bridge helm seat, New bridge speakers. Replaced all throttle & shift cables up & down,. Overhaul steering -new steering cylinder, new seals both helms, flush & fill. Overhauled rudders. New galley and bar fridges. New BBQ. Added camera and alarm system. New aft deck furniture, new salon upholstery. Air cond, fresh water, washdown & bilge pumps replaced. New upper bridge hatch. New Generator manifold, New life bouys & dock lines. Numerous hoses replaced. Refinished aft deck flooring. New macerators forward and aft heads & holding tank. New engine shields. Blasted & Powder coated all exterior engine vents. Repaired and/or installed new interior & exterior lighting throughout. Added numerous spares, hardware and fittings to inventory. Replaced all three 8D house batteries. New windshield cover, wipers overhauled. Much new wiring throughout. Replaced complete plexiglass bridge spray shield.
THE BAD: Port shaft is pitted & needs replacing, (starboard already replaced) Blisters in the bottom gel coat and in desperate need of bottom paint. (paint is on board) Numerous scratches. nicks and spider cracks topside. The topsides needs painting, side door needs repairs, Fold down radar arch needs work on hinges. Needs one air cond unit replaced, salon air unit requires repairs. Several seacocks are stiff & should be replaced. Engines need painting. Much unused leftover wiring needs to be pulled out. Alternatively, do as I did, forget the above, pour a drink put your feet up & enjoy your dirt cheap floating waterfront condo.
Will try to find more photos.
I have had it under cover since I bought it but clearly it has leaked in the past. There are dark stains under several but paneling is`rock solid. There is paneling in the V Berth that the veneer has wrinkled which is from the ceiling hatch being left open repeatedly. 
