Greetings,
Looking at a 1980 Albin 33' trawler. Single Ford Lehman Diesel. Fly bridge, v-berth and aft stateroom. No Generator, AC or Bow Thruster.
I think I read that this year of Albin is a "Taiwanese Trawler." Would be interested in if someone can tell me if that is true and what concerns that might include (other than typical 30 year old boat stuff).
Owner mentions "soft spots" on deck. Initial urge is to run away, but want to look at it myself first. My understanding is that this vintage of Albin had the deck teak screwed in, creating all sorts of holes for water intrusion. But the owner sees no sign of water leaks inside and is seeing it as an annoyance that can be addressed later on.
After I look at it and if I am comfortable I will arrange for a surveyor and diesel mechanic.
Intended use could be coastal great lakes cruising, Lake Champlain, 1000 Island region, Georgian Bay, Finger Lakes (those connected to Canal), canals (Erie, Rideau, Trent) and maybe even a hop down the Hudson to NYC and out to Long Island Sound.
Family of four with two tweenagers. I have moved from small pocket cruiser sail boats to a small ski boat (kids). The cruising is a dream of mine and I think the trawler is more realistic and enjoyable for the family than a sailboat. Kids will be somewhat irked by the loss of a ski boat but the #1 thing they enjoy now is hangin' with friends so I am hoping weekend and week long cruising may engage their interest.
Thanks for reading this far. My questions for more experienced trawler owners are:
Thanks!
John
Looking at a 1980 Albin 33' trawler. Single Ford Lehman Diesel. Fly bridge, v-berth and aft stateroom. No Generator, AC or Bow Thruster.
I think I read that this year of Albin is a "Taiwanese Trawler." Would be interested in if someone can tell me if that is true and what concerns that might include (other than typical 30 year old boat stuff).
Owner mentions "soft spots" on deck. Initial urge is to run away, but want to look at it myself first. My understanding is that this vintage of Albin had the deck teak screwed in, creating all sorts of holes for water intrusion. But the owner sees no sign of water leaks inside and is seeing it as an annoyance that can be addressed later on.
After I look at it and if I am comfortable I will arrange for a surveyor and diesel mechanic.
Intended use could be coastal great lakes cruising, Lake Champlain, 1000 Island region, Georgian Bay, Finger Lakes (those connected to Canal), canals (Erie, Rideau, Trent) and maybe even a hop down the Hudson to NYC and out to Long Island Sound.
Family of four with two tweenagers. I have moved from small pocket cruiser sail boats to a small ski boat (kids). The cruising is a dream of mine and I think the trawler is more realistic and enjoyable for the family than a sailboat. Kids will be somewhat irked by the loss of a ski boat but the #1 thing they enjoy now is hangin' with friends so I am hoping weekend and week long cruising may engage their interest.
Thanks for reading this far. My questions for more experienced trawler owners are:
- Thoughts on 1980 era Albins
- Thoughts on soft spots on decks
- Thoughts on 30 year old Ford Lehmans (< 2000 hours)
- Trawlers and teenagers - Is Dad a kill joy?
- General observations.
Thanks!
John