Pitou
Commander
- Joined
- Dec 11, 2012
- Posts
- 471
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- Location
- Cape Ann
- First Name
- Kevin
- Boat Make
- '06 Albin 31 TE
Time for a new girl and I'm as close to certain as can be it will be downeast. The thinking is something in the 35 foot class.
In '04 I found my way into an '02 Albin 28 TE with an engine box that has served me well as a cruiser & recreational fishing machine. Trying to make the boat fit both needs I added an antenna mast, trolling valve, saltwater wash, plumbed the livewell, added Rupp sidekick outriggers, a Revere life raft to the roof top and a couple of swivel rod holders. She is somewhat fishy, but cushy with gen-set, inverter, reverse cycle AC/heat, 1 burner stove, fridge, microwave, combo head w/shower and the coffee pot plugs right in. Overall .. pretty loaded. From Cape Ann, I've had her north to mid-coast Maine and south to Mystic Seaport & a bit further south to Essex, CT and many stops in between.The admiral's been happy, so I've been happy, but now it's time, as two foot-itus has grabbed hold. It's a dreadful boating disease.
I'm thinking I can do it again, by finding a downeast cruiser that can be made somewhat fishy for days bass'n and a few trips a year hunting for charlie.
The Albin settled me right into the 17 - 18 knot cruise and delivering an Ellis 36 Cruiser from Cos Cob, CT to Cape Ann, MA for the new owner hooked me on the downeast hull. I was really hoping for some good Buzzard's bay confused waters on that trip and the bay cooperated. That hull just pushed right through. 4 years since that trip and after 9 seasons aboard the Albin, I'm a single screw diesel guy through & through. Though the finish of an Ellis is out of my league, I do think that I can find something in the 35 ft. class that will work.
For a couple of weeks I've been cruising this forum gathering helpful information and though I'm not yet a DE owner I hope to be able to contribute where I can as I'm a hands on DIY boat guy that's been on the water since forever, but leave the serious diesel trouble shooting & mechanical work to my trusted equipment repair mechanic.
Thanks for being here!
In '04 I found my way into an '02 Albin 28 TE with an engine box that has served me well as a cruiser & recreational fishing machine. Trying to make the boat fit both needs I added an antenna mast, trolling valve, saltwater wash, plumbed the livewell, added Rupp sidekick outriggers, a Revere life raft to the roof top and a couple of swivel rod holders. She is somewhat fishy, but cushy with gen-set, inverter, reverse cycle AC/heat, 1 burner stove, fridge, microwave, combo head w/shower and the coffee pot plugs right in. Overall .. pretty loaded. From Cape Ann, I've had her north to mid-coast Maine and south to Mystic Seaport & a bit further south to Essex, CT and many stops in between.The admiral's been happy, so I've been happy, but now it's time, as two foot-itus has grabbed hold. It's a dreadful boating disease.
I'm thinking I can do it again, by finding a downeast cruiser that can be made somewhat fishy for days bass'n and a few trips a year hunting for charlie.
The Albin settled me right into the 17 - 18 knot cruise and delivering an Ellis 36 Cruiser from Cos Cob, CT to Cape Ann, MA for the new owner hooked me on the downeast hull. I was really hoping for some good Buzzard's bay confused waters on that trip and the bay cooperated. That hull just pushed right through. 4 years since that trip and after 9 seasons aboard the Albin, I'm a single screw diesel guy through & through. Though the finish of an Ellis is out of my league, I do think that I can find something in the 35 ft. class that will work.
For a couple of weeks I've been cruising this forum gathering helpful information and though I'm not yet a DE owner I hope to be able to contribute where I can as I'm a hands on DIY boat guy that's been on the water since forever, but leave the serious diesel trouble shooting & mechanical work to my trusted equipment repair mechanic.
Thanks for being here!
