Albin 28 TE

[Edjano14]

I have been infatuated with the Albin 28 TE since i saw a pic a few months ago. I will be in the market fot a used TE next spring, have owned the following boats (Lake Erie)
25' Trojan Express single screw
24' Word Cat CC twin outboards
18.5' Sea Hunt CC 1 outboard
20.5' Grady White Adventure WA 1 outboard (presently owned)
Will have about $100k to spend, appreciate any and all advice!

[Sisu22]

Whelp, you've come to the right place. We really like our boats. Have you been onboard one yet?

I think the members here can give you much better advice if you narrow down the options (year, engine box / flush deck, engine). With that budget, you can get a really nice one, especially now that the market has cooled.

[Edjano14]

Have not been on one yet, I am in Ohio and there are none anywhere near here. Will be boating on Lake Erie (as I have been for aver 30 yrs), that Lake can get nasty in a hurry so I think I would like the engine box with the higher gunnels. I also fish alot and may have smaller children aboard at times so the extra height makes more sense. As far as engines the Yanmar 315 seems sufficient, will be cruising /fishing in a 30 mile radius of home port. I would hope to get a 2000 - 2005 with under 800 hrs or so, in darn good shape for the $100k. Electronics are not too important, a Garmin Echomap would be sufficient. I also need to get under a bridge with about 9.5 ft of clearance so preferably not to much on top of the hardtop...but I suppose that can all be removed.
Really most important is well maintained and low ish hours.
Thanks, can't wait to board one of these beauties!