2001 Albin 28 Tournament Express Boat in Poulsbo, WA 98370 US

"Courageous" is a highly regarded Albin 28 Tournament Express. These Downeast-style cruisers combine traditional New England craftsmanship, excellent seakeeping capabilities, and practical accommodations in a versatile and easily managed package.

Renowned for their rugged construction, economic diesel performance, and exceptionally functional layout, the Albin 28 has earned a well-deserved following among boaters who appreciate quality, reliability, and timeless design.

Built on a fiberglass, modified-V hull with a substantial beam and protective keel, the Albin 28 delivers a comfortable, confidence-inspiring ride in a variety of conditions. The generous cockpit, wide side decks, and thoughtfully arranged helm station make her equally well suited to extended weekend cruising, fishing, and exploring the Pacific Northwest in comfort and style.

Below decks, the Albin 28 offers surprisingly comfortable accommodations for a vessel of her size. The inviting cabin features a forward double berth, convertible dinette, functional galley, and enclosed head with a shower.

Generous storage, opening ports and thoughtful use of space make her particularly well suited to overnight adventures and extended coastal cruising.

With typical cruising speeds in the mid-to-upper teens and a substantial fuel capacity, the Albin Tournament Express offers an appealing combination of performance, range and efficiency.

"Courageous" represents an outstanding opportunity to own a capable, well-built coastal cruiser with enduring appeal.

Highlights Include:

• A new Yanmar engine installed in 2020 with only 426 original hours
• New engine gauges
• Trolling valve
• A Vetus bow thruster
• Updated Garmin Electronics suite with Reactor autopilot & radar
• Diesel Wallas Nordic DT cooktop and heater
• Red Dot engine heater
• Scotty downrigger cockpit pads & DC outlets with Scotty downrigger
• Fresh and saltwater washdown in cockpit

VESSEL DETAILS & EQUIPMENT:

Pilothouse/Helm:

• Full enclosed helm with fiberglass hard top
• Forward facing helm and passenger seats with superb visibility
• Pilothouse windows with windshield wipers, defoggers and an opening central window for superior ventilation
• Port and starboard sliding windows for cross ventilation
• Vetus both thruster control at helm
• Trolling valve control below helm seat
• Victory barometer and chronometer
• Remote anchor windlass control at helm
• Bennett auto-tab trim tabs
• Single lever throttle/gear shifter

Electronics/Navigation:

• Garmin VHF 110 with AIS
• Garmin GPS Map 8000 Series MFD with sonar & radar - 2026
• Garmin Reactor hydraulic autopilot with remote control - 2026
• Blue Seas digital battery meters
• Veratron engine gauges - new 2026
• N2K fuel tank sender

Engine/Mechanical:

• Yanmar 315 hp 6LPA-STC engine - installed 2020 with 426 original hours
• ZF V-drive transmission
• 136-gallon aluminum fuel tank
• Racor fuel filter
• Teleflex Sea Star hydraulic single station steering
• Single lever cable control at helm

Cabin/Galley:

• Wallas Safe Flame 85 DT Nordic diesel cooktop/heater
• Red Dot cabin heater off engine
• Stainless steel sink with hot and cold pressure water
• Cabinetry for future installation of microwave and refrigerator
• Weems and Plath barometer and chronometer
• Pyle Stereo with speakers in cabin and pilothouse
• U-shaped dinette with table converts to berth
• Quarter berth, port side aft
• Enclosed head

Head:

The enclosed head to starboard features:

• A Jabsco manual head
• A polyethylene 20-gallon holding tank
• Y-Valve
• Jabsco macerator
• Vanity with stainless steel sink with pull out shower faucet

Electrical:

• Magnum inverter/charger - 2000 watt
• Blue Seas battery switch with ACR
• Lifeline AGM 6-volt house bank
• Lifeline AGM starting battery
• Updated breaker panels and wiring
• Three position battery switch
• Fuse panel at helm station
• Blue Seas digital ammeter/voltmeter

Cockpit:

• Port and starboard under-gunwale rod holders
• Port and starboard Scotty downrigger pads with DC outlets
• Insulated engine cuddy with gas strut for easy opening
• Salt and freshwater washdowns
• Live bait well
• Storage lockers port and starboard

On Deck:

• Magma propane barbecue
• Lewmar Pro-Series electric anchor windlass with power up and down foot pedals
• Anchor snubber
• 10 kg Bruce anchor on bow roller
• 200 feet 1/4" chain with swivel shackle
• Swim step with Sea Wise davits

Other:

• Bug screens on all opening ports
• Bottom paint July 2026