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Forum: General Discussion 02-08-2023, 06:07 PM
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Posted By Captain Pontoon
Thanks for information, much help. Like your...

Thanks for information, much help.

Like your stern entrance. Swim ladder and stern ramp very similar to our Albin. I wonder on both if the 2 foot stern is counted in the 34' design or is that an...
Forum: General Discussion 02-08-2023, 12:44 PM
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Posted By Captain Pontoon
Annual costs

Thanks verifying our annual cost on similar sized trawler. 34’ is reasonable dockage fees. I’m not a fix up polishing guy, usually find a reasonable non-Marina handyman. as our boat is 1989, we’re...
Forum: General Discussion 02-07-2023, 05:57 PM
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Posted By Captain Pontoon
Open eye on expenses

Thanks for advising us about expenses of maintaining a 75’ trawler. Seems to be exponentially higher with each foot.

Our Albin 34’ Bridge trawler is reasonable, insurance about $1100, maintenance...
Forum: General Discussion 11-14-2022, 08:26 AM
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Posted By Captain Pontoon
Interesting Boats

Similar 60 sent picture and plans for a Japenese 78’ with 2 diesels of 250 HP using 65 Lts = 17.5 gallons per hour. That is as interesting as the boat. Probably means boat is under powered. For...
Forum: Albin 11-05-2022, 01:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,983
Posted By Captain Pontoon
You’re welcome to dock on our East Chop dock....

You’re welcome to dock on our East Chop dock. We’re the fourth west of East Chop Light. 7” @ MLW 5’-6’ alongside. Captainpontoon101@captainpontoon.com
Forum: Albin 11-05-2022, 01:51 PM
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Views: 4,983
Posted By Captain Pontoon
Yes we live four months a year on East Chop in...

Yes we live four months a year on East Chop in Oak Bluffs. Appreciate your reply and your sofa measurements. If you have pictures send to Captainpontoon101@captainpontoon.com
Thanks for mentioning...
Forum: Albin 11-01-2022, 12:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,983
Posted By Captain Pontoon
For some reason, the yard had a hard time...

For some reason, the yard had a hard time changing oil on our Cummins which had a 359 HP on engine metal tag, odd number. Can you explain?

Also found leaking fuel line to one cylinder. It started...
Forum: Albin 11-01-2022, 12:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,983
Posted By Captain Pontoon
Marcy, could you tell us about sleep sofa in main...

Marcy, could you tell us about sleep sofa in main cabin. I think it would block the port door. Does it do that or is it a fold away stowed sleeper?
Forum: Welcome Mat 08-12-2022, 09:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 952
Posted By Captain Pontoon
Aqua Maps and Garmin’s Active Captain, good...

Aqua Maps and Garmin’s Active Captain, good suggestions, downloaded both.. Now have problems of learning how to use them. We’re a. Lstep ahead as had Garmins in our Bonanza, learned them well....
Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts 08-12-2022, 07:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,825
Posted By Captain Pontoon
Thanks for info on Old Masters Gel Stain. We've...

Thanks for info on Old Masters Gel Stain. We've used a product that cleaned, not shine.
Forum: General Discussion 08-10-2022, 09:33 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,079
Posted By Captain Pontoon
We’ve seen an Airbnb offer for a trawler in...

We’ve seen an Airbnb offer for a trawler in Carolina.
Wonder if anyone has experience with short term rentals?
Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts 08-10-2022, 08:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,825
Posted By Captain Pontoon
Looks well maintained @ salable price. Buyer...

Looks well maintained @ salable price. Buyer might consider replacing a/c. Window unit not shown. Wonder about 120hp Lehman, hours proformance of HP..
Forum: Albin 07-27-2022, 11:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,736
Posted By Captain Pontoon
We have the same boat with single 315hp Cummins &...

We have the same boat with single 315hp Cummins & bow trusters. The one you are inetrested looks good.

How many hours? To convert in to hours which is better understood, multiply hours by 60....
Forum: General Discussion 07-12-2022, 09:24 PM
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Posted By Captain Pontoon
“Down-east” comes from fishing trawlers fuel...

“Down-east” comes from fishing trawlers fuel costs single diesel low HP,..

Today, 200 gallons costs $1200+ ,not good news for twin owners. Our 34’ Albin is probably over powered with a Cummins...
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-12-2022, 08:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 952
Posted By Captain Pontoon
Thanks for the guidance. Will Get the Waterway...

Thanks for the guidance. Will
Get the Waterway guide & Aquamap app. To get the Admiral comfortable and maybe more willing to cruise will go from Marina to Marina north from canal toward Norfolk,...
Forum: Albin 07-10-2022, 09:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,983
Posted By Captain Pontoon
Avatar

Thanks remarking our Captainpontoon avatar adds nautical theme.

There are several pictures of Albin 34' Bridge Trawlers, mine would be repetitious.

One feature we really like is the...
Forum: Albin 07-09-2022, 10:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,983
Posted By Captain Pontoon
Just bought an Albin 34’ bridge deck with 350hp...

Just bought an Albin 34’ bridge deck with 350hp Cummins. Would like to have insights from owners,. What should we be concerned? What is expect on fuel consumption? Any hints for improving, etc....
Forum: General Discussion 07-09-2022, 09:38 PM
Replies: 13,835
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Posted By Captain Pontoon
Interesting Boats

Liked both. They can take some seas for ocean voyages. Not so good is limited view, few small windows needed for sea protection.
Captainpontoon
Forum: Marinas, Anchorage, Harbors, Slips and Storage 07-09-2022, 01:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,985
Posted By Captain Pontoon
Hello

We didn’t give up pontoon boating. It saved us during Covid cruising lagoons, inlets, quite beaches isolated on a floating living room capable of 25 knots. Usually included picnic, swim and...
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-09-2022, 09:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 952
Posted By Captain Pontoon
Hello

We’re pleased to join. We’ve acquired Albin Bridge Trawler 34’ , looking forward cruising Chesapeake and Inland Water Way from Virginia to Florida very slowly, getting there not the objective.
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