For Sale: Albin 1980 36' Trawler 'Unanchored' For Sale

[StacZac]

Our boat makes a great full time live aboard and cruising vessel with all the amenities one would look for in a vintage long range cruising trawler. She would be an excellent vessel for the great loop, the Bahamas, or to use as a second home. We purchased her for her reliability and economy. Vessel has a single 120 Ford Lehman with approximately 4900 hours. Engine sips diesel fuel at approximately 1.5 gallons per hour. If you want a simple engine that is reliable and will go for 15,000-20,000 hours, this is it. Generator is a 7.7 kw Westerbeke with approximately 4400 hours. This genset is as reliable as the Ford Lehman, and will run all systems on the boat when at anchor.

Teak deck and fuel tanks are in excellent condition. This was one of the main things we were concerned about when purchasing a vessel of this vintage and one of the main reasons we purchased this particular boat.

Too many upgrades and improvements to list, but I will do my best:

Ford Lehman 120 hp - approx. 5100 hrs. Requires re manufacture / overhaul or repower.
Westerbeke 7.7 kw generator - approx. 4400 hrs.
Plenty of spare oil filters, fuel filters, belts and impellers.
Morse marine engine controls.
MarinAire 16,000 btu air conditioner - new 2014.
Garmin electronics (radar, gps, depth, sonar) - 1040xs upper helm, 741xs touch screen lower helm, Garmin 18HD radar - all new 2014.
Radar arch - replaced the traditional Albin mast.
1800 watt Xantrax pure sine wave invertor - good for high end electronics like computers.
Brand new house batteries. Main engine and generator starting battery within year old.
30 amp Charles C-Charger - EL Series.
2 Standard Horizon depth sounders - upper and lower helm.
Sitex SP-110 autopilot.
2 VHFs- upper and lower helm.
Fusion 2 zone RA70 stereo. Speakers on upper bridge and in salon can be controlled indepently through head unit or phone app. - all brand new.
Two extrerior LED lights over aft deck.
All interior lights are LED.
Magma Grill - Kettle 3 combination grill and stove, party size - with cover.
Lewmar Windlas - with 120 ft of chain and 180 ft of rode. Two anchors - Delta on the bow and second Danforth anchor. The delta never dragged one time in six months of cruising and anchoring out, great anchor!
Forward head with shower and Jabsco electric toilet.
19" LG TV in salon.
17" LG TV in aft master bedroom.
Redport WiFi amplifier with router - top of the line amplifier that can pick up WiFi up to 7 miles away.
HP inkjet printer.
Igloo ice maker.
Aft head with composting toilet - great option when the holding tank fills up!
Norcold refrigerator
Magic Chef 4 burner propane stove
Raw water pump.
6 gallon water heater.
Brand new Bimini that covers entire top deck - if you like hanging outside, this is a really nice feature.
Brand new furniture on top deck - two chairs and twin sofa- seats 8-10 with built in seating.
Salon dinette converts to double bed.
Aft bed is queen size and v berths are each twin size.
Boat will sleep up to 6 people comfortably.
4 - Caframo 2 speed 12 volt DC fans in bedrooms and 2 - high power 3 speed AC fans in salon.
Plenty of interior head room, I am 6'2" and have no problems.
Full set of kitchen utensils, pots, pans, Kuerig coffee maker, etc. - everything is less than 6 months old. We bought it all for the boat, so it stays with the boat. Just bring your clothes and toothbrush and you can cruise tomorrow!

Specs:
350 gallons diesel fuel
220 gallons fresh water
Aprox. 35 gallon holding tank with electric mascerator
LOA 36 ft
Beam 13.2 ft
Draft 3.5 ft
Height 17 ft
We are throwing in a lot of extras that will save you thousands if you are looking for a turn key boat that is actively being cruised. Not a dock queen, like many of the other vintage trawlers on the market. We looked for over 6 months to find this boat when we bought her. We are motivated to sell due to the fact that we are expecting baby number 3 in June and will not be able to continue cruising full time for a few years. $55,000 obo

WE ARE NOT INTERESTED IN LISTING OUR BOAT WITH A BROKER AND DO NOT NEED ANY HELP SELLING. ONLY CONTACT IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING THE BOAT. WE WILL ONLY DEAL WITH AN IN-PERSON BUYER; NO PAYPAL, WESTERN UNION, OR SCAMMERS.
Call Zach 515-556-2919
email:zjstachon@gmail.com

 

[tn6437]

where is the boat and do you have recent photos ? any high moisture content or rot in the decks ?

 

[Sidclark]

Ford Lehman 120 hp - approx. 5100 hrs. Requires re manufacture / overhaul or repower.

Could you expound on that? Thanks!

 

[StacZac]

No high moisture content, as of the latest marine survey (January 2018) and no visible rot on the decks. The vessel is located on Johns Island South Carolina, stored on the hard at Ross Marine.

 

[StacZac]

 

[Gmarr]

Why is the price for the same boat on eBay $35K OBO

 

[RT Firefly]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Albin-traw...3:g:9xAAAOSwR2ZcZpmI:rk:1:pf:1&frcectupt=true


Good catch Mr. Gm. I ask as well. Why the xtra $20K

 

[tn6437]

has the engine been rebuilt ?

 

[SpecialOps]

More pictures?

Same question...what is the comment regarding the engine?

 

[Roger3746]

Please PM me. I would like come see the boat. I am close and could come about anytime.
Thank, Roger.

 

[Carl Martin]

Vessel has a single 120 Ford Lehman with approximately 4900 hours. Engine sips diesel fuel at approximately 1.5 gallons per hour. If you want a simple engine that is reliable and will go for 15,000-20,000 hours, this is it.

Ford Lehman 120 hp - approx. 5100 hrs. Requires re manufacture / overhaul or repower.

Both of these statement are in your original post. Can you explain the inconsistency? I'd also love to know why it's so much cheaper on Ebay.

 

[ben2go]

StacZac, do you feel like you've been caught with your pants down? I'm interested in the same price and engine info difference.

 

[SoWhat]

StacZac, do you feel like you've been caught with your pants down? I'm interested in the same price and engine info difference.

everyone knows Trawler Forum members are wealthy and will pay double the value.

 

[tn6437]

Vessel has a single 120 Ford Lehman with approximately 4900 hours. Engine sips diesel fuel at approximately 1.5 gallons per hour. If you want a simple engine that is reliable and will go for 15,000-20,000 hours, this is it.

Ford Lehman 120 hp - approx. 5100 hrs. Requires re manufacture / overhaul or repower.

Both of these statement are in your original post. Can you explain the inconsistency? I'd also love to know why it's so much cheaper on Ebay.

it is also listed with a broker at 35,000. and the broker stated it would be 35 plus 8, 000 for the rebuil. claims the parts are on boerd but can't say what part are included in the rebuil. sounds shady to me

 

[BruceK]

it is also listed with a broker at 35,000. and the broker stated it would be 35 plus 8, 000 for the rebuil. claims the parts are on boerd but can't say what part are included in the rebuil. sounds shady to me

But the advert above says:"WE ARE NOT INTERESTED IN LISTING OUR BOAT WITH A BROKER AND DO NOT NEED ANY HELP SELLING. ONLY CONTACT IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING THE BOAT. WE WILL ONLY DEAL WITH AN IN-PERSON BUYER; NO PAYPAL, WESTERN UNION, OR SCAMMERS.
Call Zach 515-556-2919
email:zjstachon@gmail.com"
In light of that, how come it is listed with a broker? Maybe it`s a different boat.

 

[Gmarr]

Same guy- user name on eBay is a variant of his username here both contain “stach” and 100% same pics

 

[jimfrens]

inconsistencies in the ad and a price that does not reflect the need for engine rebuild, all adds up to 'scam' in my book.

 

[RT Firefly]

Greetings,
Hmm....Yet another Nigerian Prince...

 

[SoWhat]

it is also listed with a broker at 35,000. and the broker stated it would be 35 plus 8, 000 for the rebuil. claims the parts are on boerd but can't say what part are included in the rebuil. sounds shady to me

Listed on Yachtbroker. No mention of trashed engine.
https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1980/albin-36-trawler-3473177/

 

[BruceK]

I`ve a vague memory. That we`ve seen a very similar advert on TF previously, extolling the hours longevity of an FL120.

 

[Carl Martin]

You've gotta love an ad that says the reliable motor is good for 20,000 hours & then notes that it needs to be rebuilt or replaced at 5,000.

 

[tn6437]

same boat, same photos, same location

But the advert above says:"WE ARE NOT INTERESTED IN LISTING OUR BOAT WITH A BROKER AND DO NOT NEED ANY HELP SELLING. ONLY CONTACT IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING THE BOAT. WE WILL ONLY DEAL WITH AN IN-PERSON BUYER; NO PAYPAL, WESTERN UNION, OR SCAMMERS.
Call Zach 515-556-2919
email:zjstachon@gmail.com"
In light of that, how come it is listed with a broker? Maybe it`s a different boat.

it is the same boat, exact same photos, exact same location, exact same name on her. something isn't right

 

[WvonBraun]

Search YouTube for "Unanchored Adventures" videos. This is that boat I think, two kids, same boat name, etc.

 

[ktdtx]

Oops !!

 

[Carl Martin]

In spite of the obvious issues with the add this looks like a lot of boat for the money. Could be a real deal for someone who can handle the motor rebuild where the boat is right now because it can't be moved till that's taken care of. No idea what rebuilding a Lehman would run but certainly a lot less than a repower. I'm not sure if American Diesel is still in business but if they are parts would be easy to get.

 

[ben2go]

everyone knows Trawler Forum members are wealthy and will pay double the value.

Yep. That's why we are always chatting about ways to be frugal when it's time for repairs and upgrades.

it is also listed with a broker at 35,000. and the broker stated it would be 35 plus 8, 000 for the rebuil. claims the parts are on boerd but can't say what part are included in the rebuil. sounds shady to me

I would expect the broker to have detailed info about the repairs that are needed. Maybe not about the parts on hand. Shady? Maybe.

 

[Carl Martin]

Not sure how that post got attributed to me. It was posted by tn6437. However, I guess I'd have to agree. Does seem a little shady. When buying a boat, maybe more than anything else, buyer beware!

 

[ben2go]

Not sure how that post got attributed to me. It was posted by tn6437. However, I guess I'd have to agree. Does seem a little shady. When buying a boat, maybe more than anything else, buyer beware!

The original post was quoted wrong and when I quoted it, it came out as if you were the quoted one. If you go back and look at tn's post, I believe you'll see what I mean. Also, I fixed my post. Thanks for pointing it out nicely.

 

[rpelton]

Ford Lehman

You mean my Ford Lehman isn't going to go 20,000?

 

[Carl Martin]

The original post was quoted wrong and when I quoted it, it came out as if you were the quoted one. If you go back and look at tn's post, I believe you'll see what I mean. Also, I fixed my post. Thanks for pointing it out nicely.

No biggie. I'd just never seen that happen before. Interesting that you immediately explained your post but the OP hasn't been back to clear up any of the questions about his posts.