Eisboch wrote:
"ellis" wrote in message
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I have my eyes set on an Albin Tornament Express 28, but they are rather
pricey. I want a seaworthy downeaster-type fishing boat that I can take it
out for a week or two-weeks in the open sea in the northeast. I'm new to
modern powerboats and am wondering if there are other alternatives to the
Albin, maybe a trawler that would fit my needs better. TIA.


What engine does it have?

We looked at an Albin double cabin many years ago. The engine was built by
Renault.
I just didn't know enough about them, so we passed.

Eisboch


That was wise to stay away from a Renault engine. There are 3 ways to
do things, the right way, the wrong way, and the French way.

The French way might work, but it is always different than the rest of
the world.

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Wayne.B wrote:
On Thu, 26 Jan 2006 20:36:52 -0600, Skipper wrote:


not realistically towable
to the Cortez.


Newfoundland is well to the north east of the Cortez, not likely a
problem.

You should look into an RF246, nice little boat actually.


Newfoundland?
Rosborough boats are in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Reggie Smithers wrote:
Eisboch wrote:

"ellis" wrote in message
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I have my eyes set on an Albin Tornament Express 28, but they are
rather pricey. I want a seaworthy downeaster-type fishing boat that
I can take it out for a week or two-weeks in the open sea in the
northeast. I'm new to modern powerboats and am wondering if there
are other alternatives to the Albin, maybe a trawler that would fit
my needs better. TIA.


What engine does it have?

We looked at an Albin double cabin many years ago. The engine was
built by Renault.
I just didn't know enough about them, so we passed.

Eisboch

That was wise to stay away from a Renault engine. There are 3 ways to
do things, the right way, the wrong way, and the French way.

The French way might work, but it is always different than the rest of
the world.


Had a Renault one cylinder diesel in the Viking 28 I crewed on (before
Mirage 33). Boy... was that engine rough at low RPM! Thought it was
going to vibrate all the hardware loose.

On Thu, 26 Jan 2006 21:15:03 -0500, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Thu, 26 Jan 2006 21:56:20 GMT, "Calif Bill"
wrote:

So for a major cruise where
water got sloppy, might beat you up. But the 28 is a trailerable boat.

Good point on trailerability, probably the best way to do extended
cruising on a smaller boat. The Rosborough RF246 is also very popular
for that sort of thing and should be easier to trailer:

http://www.rosboroughboats.com/rf246/sedan/246Sedan.htm

You can get it with a Volvo diesel which should give you decent fuel
range. Cruising Newfoundland, you are definitely going to want a good
diesel cabin heater. Even in northern Maine it can get very brisk at
night by late summer.

That is a nice looking boat. I like the custom version also.

http://www.rosboroughboats.com/rf246.../246Custom.htm

Any idea what they cost?
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On Fri, 27 Jan 2006 11:35:14 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:

JohnH wrote:
On Thu, 26 Jan 2006 21:15:03 -0500, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Thu, 26 Jan 2006 21:56:20 GMT, "Calif Bill"
wrote:

So for a major cruise where
water got sloppy, might beat you up. But the 28 is a trailerable boat.
Good point on trailerability, probably the best way to do extended
cruising on a smaller boat. The Rosborough RF246 is also very popular
for that sort of thing and should be easier to trailer:

http://www.rosboroughboats.com/rf246/sedan/246Sedan.htm

You can get it with a Volvo diesel which should give you decent fuel
range. Cruising Newfoundland, you are definitely going to want a good
diesel cabin heater. Even in northern Maine it can get very brisk at
night by late summer.

That is a nice looking boat. I like the custom version also.

http://www.rosboroughboats.com/rf246.../246Custom.htm

Any idea what they cost?
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John H

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There's one just a little farther up Rockhold Creek from you, but it is
an outboard. Pretty boat.

The ones pictured on site were outboards. Nice looking, lots of room in the
back, without the extended top, it would make a nice fishing boat.
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Skipper wrote:
"Wayne.B" wrote:


The Rosborough RF246 is also very popular for that sort of thing and
should be easier to trailer:



http://www.rosboroughboats.com/rf246/sedan/246Sedan.htm


Good God, another East Coast design. The towing profile is horrible. I
can see that boat on the inward passage, but not realistically towable
to the Cortez.

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"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Thu, 26 Jan 2006 21:56:20 GMT, "Calif Bill"
wrote:

So for a major cruise where
water got sloppy, might beat you up. But the 28 is a trailerable boat.

Good point on trailerability, probably the best way to do extended
cruising on a smaller boat. The Rosborough RF246 is also very popular
for that sort of thing and should be easier to trailer:

http://www.rosboroughboats.com/rf246/sedan/246Sedan.htm

You can get it with a Volvo diesel which should give you decent fuel
range. Cruising Newfoundland, you are definitely going to want a good
diesel cabin heater. Even in northern Maine it can get very brisk at
night by late summer.


That boat's a beaut. All my internet search for the perfect boat, I never
even heard of Rosborough... I actually like the custom wheelhouse one, the
one with room for an inflatable on top of the wheelhouse. It did occur to
me that I'd love to carry a dinghy or a lifeboat for the NY to NF voyage.
Thanks!

On Sat, 28 Jan 2006 04:16:41 GMT, "ellis" wrote:

http://www.rosboroughboats.com/rf246/sedan/246Sedan.htm

You can get it with a Volvo diesel which should give you decent fuel
range. Cruising Newfoundland, you are definitely going to want a good
diesel cabin heater. Even in northern Maine it can get very brisk at
night by late summer.


That boat's a beaut. All my internet search for the perfect boat, I never
even heard of Rosborough... I actually like the custom wheelhouse one, the
one with room for an inflatable on top of the wheelhouse. It did occur to
me that I'd love to carry a dinghy or a lifeboat for the NY to NF voyage.
Thanks!

You're quite welcome. I've met several people who have one and they
seem very happy with the choice. The first one I ever saw was on the
NYS canal system and the owners had trailered it all over the country.

Hi. I've been an owner of a 28' Albin since Oct 04. Before this boat
I've owned and lived aboard a 36' trawler and also had various center
console fishing boats in the 19' to 22' range.

Albin has done a good job with the 28TE at putting together a
versatile package that allows you to (seriously) fish yet also
cruise. It's a great boat. I'm very happy with the performance
offshore fishing and cruising the intercoastal waterway near our home
in FL. She's very stable, reliable, and basically a well-built
vessel. Not to mention that the inboard diesel gives you great fuel
economy and reliability.

I would caution one thing (and I think someone already mentioned this
to you), especially if you're cruising as a family w/kids, I wouldn't
count on being overly comfy for extended stays. My wife and I have
two daughters (5 and 3 years old) and we are able to weekend on her
fairly comfortable given the sleeping accomodations for four. But
there is not a lot of dry storage for personal items (clothing,
shoes, etc.) and provisions. Especially if you plan on being on your
own for a week or more. If it's just you and one other (low
maintenance person I'd hope) then you might be good for a few weeks.

Otherwise, the boat itself is an excellent vessel. If you have
specific questions on the 28TE I'd be glad to address them.
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