So I've finally bought a boat (3 weeks now) Still getting her ready for to bring her home. Newbury port to Providence RI.
Doing all the basics. Changing all coolers and water pumps on the leyman 120. All hoses too. Installing new electronics as well.
Anyway, I bought the boat for a great deal. (Let's just say I haven't run the engine yet and if it needs that,,,, I'm still way ahead.
The boat of my dreams is 36 or 42 Grand Banks classic. I just love the lines. But I have to admit the Albin (1979 Albin 36) which is what I own is growing on me. And today, as I sit in it taking a break, I notice this boat is way much roomier than the GB 36. I'm almost willing to say it's got just as much room as a the GB42.
So my question to the experienced trawler owners out there is seaworthiness? I would say about the same but I'm not sure. I've ran a few GB 36 but no Albins,,,, yet!
What's your opinions on them?
As always, thanks
ELI
Doing all the basics. Changing all coolers and water pumps on the leyman 120. All hoses too. Installing new electronics as well.
Anyway, I bought the boat for a great deal. (Let's just say I haven't run the engine yet and if it needs that,,,, I'm still way ahead.
The boat of my dreams is 36 or 42 Grand Banks classic. I just love the lines. But I have to admit the Albin (1979 Albin 36) which is what I own is growing on me. And today, as I sit in it taking a break, I notice this boat is way much roomier than the GB 36. I'm almost willing to say it's got just as much room as a the GB42.
So my question to the experienced trawler owners out there is seaworthiness? I would say about the same but I'm not sure. I've ran a few GB 36 but no Albins,,,, yet!
What's your opinions on them?
As always, thanks
ELI