1998 Albemarle 285 Express 28'

• In 2015-2016 the engines were completely removed for rebuilding
• (6) new pistons, rings and liners for Port Engine, Major Rebuild for this engine
• New rings for Stbd engine, Minor Rebuild for this engine
• Heads removed, disassembled, cleaned, reassembled
• All new Gaskets, Hoses and Belts
• Alternators rebuilt
• Turbo chargers rebuilt
• Water Pumps Rebuilt
• Steering Cylinder replaced
• New Expansion Tanks
• New Faria analog gauge package installed
• Engine Room to the Transom was cleaned, prepped and Repainted with Awlgrip Awlcraft 2000 Snow White
• Jack Shafts removed, Serviced, cleaned and repainted, all new Universal joints installed
• Twin Volvo diesel engines 220 hp each, completely rebuilt with 360 hrs SMOH
• Cruise at 26 kts (3350 rpm) and Ave over 2 nmpg all day
• Top Speed 31 kts (3750)
• 550 mile range on new fuel tanks
• New Thru Hull fittings
• New Fuel tanks and all new fill, supply and vent hoses (2019)
• New exhaust mixing elbows by Marine Exhaust (2020) 
• 2024 new impellers
• 2024 New starter for Stbd Engine
• 2024 New Trim/Tilt Cylinders for Stbd drive
• 2024 Both Drives removed and completely rebuilt, new gears, new bearings, new seals
• 2024 New stbd side Aftercooler, port side cleaned/tested/reinstalled
• Reverso oil change pump
• Powermania Turbo M320 smart battery charger
• Be Sure to look at the engine room pictures, she is Very Clean

• Full 4 sided curtain Helm Enclosure, by Signature Canvas Makers in 2019
• New Exterior Upholstery, including coaming pads and helm deck cushions, in 2019 
• LeBroc Helm Chair with two-tone upholstery, flip-up Bolster and folding armrests, with forward/aft adjust and swivel pedestal
• Port side 2 person bench seat with Aluminum Backrest and Comfortable seat and Backrest upholstery (new 2019)
• Tackle storage beneath both seats
• Stainless steel steering wheel
• Faux Teak gauge and switch panel
• Twin engine keys switches
• Anchor Windlass controls at the Helm Station
• Benett Hydraulic Trim Tabs
• Ritchie Powerdamp Compass
• Fusion Marine Stereo MS-UD650 AM/FM/SXM/Bluetooth
• Icom M506 VHF Radio with DSC and AIS
• Black Acrylic flush mounted dash panel for the Fusion and VHF
• Garmin GPSmap XSV full color touch screen MFD for GPS/Plotter/new CHIRP transducer Sounder/etc
• RayMarine C80 (full color GPS/Plotter/Sounder/Radar)
• Morse twin engine controls for Shift/Throttle
• Overhead Radiobox for storage
• Anodized Aluminum Windshield frame with safety glass windshield and (1) wiper
• Both of the front Windshield panel are made to open when desired

• Bottom Painted, and hauled regularly
• Full Transom with deep/safe cockpit height
• Transom Fishbox with two large "hinged openings"
• Hawse pipes for stern lines, with stainless steel heavy-Duty cleats
• Under Gunwhale horizontal storage 
• Cockpit coaming pads, new in 2019
• (4) flush mounted gunwhale rod holders
• Deck plate for mounting a Pedestal Launcher or small fighting chair
• 30 amp shore power connection with shore power cord
• Fresh water washdown connection
• Raw water washdown connection
• (2) large cockpit Spreader Lights
• Rear Tower legs act as ladders to the Upper Station
• (4) Gold Anodized rod holders on the tower legs (2 on each leg)
• (4) Gold Anodized rocket launched across the back rail of the tower
• non-skid cockpit floor
• Livewell under port side mezzanine seat cushion
• Stbd side Mezzanine seat cushion
• Tackle Storage beneath port side seat
• Bulk storage beneath stbd side seat

IMPORTANT TO NOTE: the tower was built in such a manner that it is Removable for trucking. Not something you'd want to do every weekend, but certainly do-able for North/South delivery 

two ladders, built into the rear tower legs, leading up to the tower from both sides of the cockpit

Double Spreader outriggers with tower releases and collapsible back bars

Seat and Backrest wide enough for two people on the tower

Upper Helm station and console with full controls

Bennett trim tabs

Stainless Steel steering wheel

Garmin 8 inch ECHOmap DV full color MFD for tower

Icom M45 VHF Radio with AIS

8' and 16' VHF Antennas are mounted to the Hardtop to clean up the side decks

Buggy Top with Black Canvas (removable)

You will find all of the Aluminum to be in very good condition for her age

• Lockable cabin door
• Beautiful Satin Teak cabinetry
• Three steps down to the lower cabin floor, storage in two of the steps
• Stbd side Enclosed head with privacy door
• New Jabsco Electric Flushing toilet (2020)
• Fiberglass head unit with Molded-in freshwater sink with storage beneath
• Pull-out shower head
• Towel Rack
• Two upper storage shalves with teak rails
• Overhead lighting
• Operable Port light (window) with screen
• Stbd side closet, perfect for hanging foul weather gear, flat storage space on top
• Reading lamps
• Upper storage spaces with upholstered faces
• Anchor locker with louvered teak door
• Overhead deck hatch 
• Overhead Rod Storage for (6) rods
• Full V-Berth seating cushions, storage beneath, with V-Berth filler cushions for sleeping
• Port side Galley
• Fiberglass Galley module with molded in sink and counter space
• Hot/Cold water sink fixture
• Louvered Teak storage door with shelves, under the counter
• Isotherm DC Refrigerator/Freezer, replaced 2023
• 110 volt AC Outlet with GFCI protection
• Upper Teak Storage cabinet unit
• Goldstar Microwave oven, 110 volt
• Main AC/DC Breaker panel
• Flat Storage on top
• Operable Portlight (window) with screen

• Winter 2015-2016. Complete Soda Blasting of all old bottom paint
• (4) coats of Epoxy Barrier Coat
• (2) coats of Micron Extra Black
• Transom Shields removed, soda blasted and repainted with Epoxy Paint
• Drives have two coats if Primcon Epoxy, then Sprayed and rolled with Trilux
• New Thru Hull Fittings 2016
• New Rubrail insert 2016
• The boat gets hauled every year, cleaned and re-bottom painted as necessary
• Props get removed, gear oil changed, shafts greased and Props reinstalled at every haulout
• Last hauled Summer 2024

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