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FS: 1988 Albin 27 Family Cruiser $30k

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Vessel Name
Serenity
Vessel Make
Albin 27 Family Cruiser
We've retired and now it is time for a bigger boat.

This Albin 27 is an affordable, easy to handle and economical diesel trawler. It cruises comfortably at 7 mph turning 1850 rpm and averages about 5.8 mpg. If you are looking for a small comfortable trawler for traveling the loop this could be it. With the exception of a great loop cruise, Serenity has been a freshwater boat used on the Great Lakes and the inland rivers. It is currently winterized on the Ohio River west of Cincinnati stored in the water in a covered slip. No trailer.

Length: 26'8" LOA ~29'
Beam: 9’8”
Draft: 2'6”
Air Draft ~9'
Empty weight: 6500lbs

Yanmar 4JH-DTE 77hp w/ 2220hrs
Federal Equip-poise 18RH14 propeller
2-50 gal aluminum fuel tanks
Racor fuel filter
Engine compartment heater

Electrical
2 x 12vdc AGM batteries (1 start, 1 Aux),
4 x 6vdc 220 amp FLA house batteries w Blue Seas SI-ACR charge relay,
80 AMP CMI alternator with Balmar MC-614 External regulator
Balmar SG200 smart gauge
Sterling 40 amp battery charger
2000w inverter
1 x 30 amp shore power connection
2 x 30’ shore power cables
Electronics
Raymarine A78 MFD Chartplotter w CPT100 depth transponder Raymarine AIS 700 transceiver w external GPS antenna
Uniden 380 VHF
JRC 1000 Radar (old but functional)

Equipment
KUUMA 6 gal water heater Engine heat and 120v electric 40 gal plastic fresh water tank
2 12v bilge pumps - Whale and Rule
Smoke detector
3 Fire extinguishers
Flares
4 PFDs and throwable flotation
6 Fenders and 2 docking balls
Spare filters, belts, impellers, hoses, spare OEM alternator
Groco raw water strainer
25lb Mantus anchor w 15' 5/16 galv chain and 150' 5/8" 3 strand anchor line Mantus swivel, anchor roller and lock, sampson post and chain locker Spare Fortress stern anchor w 80’ rode
Bottom Paint/Anodes 2023
Weaver dinghy davits
Teak swim platform with ladder
Magma grill with rail mount
Fully enclosed helm w overhead storage,
Insulated window coverings,
Todd boat chairs.
Cockpit w full canvas and isinglass enclosure with screens.
Forward cabin features a double V berth with ample storage above;
Galley w pressurized water and icebox
Portable propane/butane stove,
Wet head w/ new Whale Gulper shower drain pump,
Airhead composting toilet with powered vent.
LED Lighting throughout.
Aft Cabin Custom Double mattress

Asking $30,000

For pictures, email address and detailed equipment list see the attached PDF.

Not listed in the PDF but also available is an 8 ft Walker Bay dinghy (fair condition) and Suzuki 2.5 hp outboard (excellent condition).

PM, Email (see PDF) or text preferred, but if you do call please leave a message with a number where you can be reached.

Jeff Smith
MV Serenity

740 717-7866
 

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Oh wow I LOVE these mini-trawlers, I can't believe it's trailerable! So adorable. I think this is a great way to start out.
 
Man I wish I could buy this boat! Bad timing for me at the moment. I believe I followed yall as you took Serenity on the AGL via y’all’s blog!
 
Thanks guys, yes it has been a great little boat for us to learn on.

Jmk2000, that wasn't me. It was the previous owners. We followed their blog too and met up with them in Michigan before they finished their loop.

Jeff
 

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