albemarle boats - The Hull Truth

solarexp · 02-13-2005, 01:08 PM

has anyone had the opportunity to water test the albemarle 268. I would like to move up from a 23 WA but if the 268 is not significant improvement in seakeeping quality then I would go to the 28. any suggestions??

Kid Stuff · 02-13-2005, 06:41 PM

Do a search you should find lots of info on this forum on Albe's.

74Formula233 · 02-14-2005, 10:52 AM

I haven't "experienced" either, but have done a lot of reading on the 268 and 280. From what I have read the 280 is a "whole different boat". The benefit to the 268, however, is it is trailerable

If I were to buy the 268 at some point, it would be BECAUSE it is trailerable. If I were to slip it, I would probably go right to the 280.

ramc · 02-14-2005, 10:25 PM

Solarexp,

If you are interested in the 268 a good friend of mine is selling his. It is an '03 with the 300 volvo diesel jackshaft. Boat is mint with full electronics. simrad chartplotter, simrad autopilot, furuno radar...

Let me know.

Chris

solarexp · 02-17-2005, 07:12 AM

chris, have him send me full specs on boat via e-mail ( to sunbirdexp@aol.com)
wife has family on long island, could visit them and see boat. thanks,matt

ramc · 02-17-2005, 09:15 PM

Solarexp,

I will give my friend your email and let you guys talk. Good Luck, it is one fine boat!!

Chris

BK 2 BK 3 · 02-19-2005, 07:37 PM

Try a Carolina Classic Maybe?

labytheshore · 04-18-2005, 10:14 PM

ramc;
i'm looking for either a 25' carolina or a 268 albe.
diesel
direct email= labytheshore@verizon.net
thanks

ramc · 04-19-2005, 09:58 PM

Labytheshore,

I will foward your email to my friend and let you two hash out the details.

Good luck, it is one fine boat he has.

Chris

labytheshore · 04-20-2005, 08:38 AM

Chris:
I will look foward to that.
Thank You:
Lou