1996 Albin 28' (8.53 m) 28 TE
Fernandina Beach, Florida, United States
Lucky Us
Well-kept 1996 Albin 28 TE with 300HP diesel, upgraded Raymarine electronics, radar, bow thruster, generator, A/C, heat, and custom radar arch. Proven downeast cruiser/fisher with efficient diesel performance and overnight comfort.
Flag of Registry: United States
- Downeast / Cruisers
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: AUL28258L596
| FEATURES: |
|---|
| 300HP Diesel Power |
| Raymarine Axiom + Radar |
| Generator + A/C |
| Bow Thruster Equipped |
| Classic Albin Ride |
| Notable Upgrades: Raymarine Axiom 9RV, Raymarine Quantum radar, Garmin GPS/chartplotter, NexGen 3kW generator, bow thruster, air conditioning/heat, custom aluminum radar arch with rocket launchers. |
| Date Listed: 04/26/2026 |
Diesel Downeast Value
$ 42,000 USD
€ 35,827 Euros
$ 57,451 CAD
£ 31,032 GBP
Description
Albin 28TE ,Advertised as the Most Popular 28 Ft Cruiser Ever. Heavy built on a modified V Hull with a very wide beam for a 28 ft vessel. Prop protecting skeg keel. Cushioned Engine Box, surrounded by a large flush deck.
Below deck is a surprisingly roomy interior with the comforts of a larger vessel. With a full-service galley with fridge and microwave. Stand Up Head/Shower. Mid Cabin berth aft and a convertible U-Shaped dinette forward.
Data Sheet
HIN/IMO: AUL28258L596
In Stock: Yes
LOA: 29' 11'' (9.12 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1996
Documented Year: 1996
Beam: 10' 0''
Draft Max: 3' 2''
Draft Min: 3' 2''
Cabins: 1
Sleeps: 4
V Berths: 1
Maximum Speed: 24 Knots
Cruise Speed: 16 Knots
Fuel Type: Diesel
Deadrise: 16
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Finish: Gelcoat
Hull Shape: Modified Vee
Air Conditioning: Yes
Tower: No
Bridge Clearance: 7' 9''
Bow Thruster: Yes
Fuel Tank: 132 Gallons (499.67 Liters)
Fresh Water: 36 Gallons (136.27 Liters)
Holding Tank: 20 Gallons (75.71 Liters)
Dry Weight: 7500
Designer: Albin
Builder: Albin
Multimedia
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: GM
- Engine Model: Peninsular
- Engine Year: 1996
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 300.00
- Power KW: 223.71
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 960.00
- Hours Date: 11-27-2025
- Serial Number: 52T100931
- Engine Location: Middle
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: NexGen
- Generator Model: 3kw
- Generator KW: 3.00
- Generator Hours: 700
- Generator Date Hours Recorded: 11/22/2024
Full Details
Lucky US
1996 Albin 28 Tournament Express - "Lucky Us" - Diesel Downeast Cruiser with Radar, Generator, Bow Thruster,
A/C and Updated Electronics
If you have been searching for a real diesel-powered cruising and fishing boat under $50,000, this 1996 Albin 28
Tournament Express deserves serious attention. Lucky Us brings together the qualities that made the Albin 28 so
respected: an efficient single diesel, wide-beam stability, a practical cockpit, comfortable overnight
accommodations, and a true downeast profile that works for both cruising and fishing.
Electronics and Navigation
- Ray Marine Axiom 9RV with Real Vision 3D and Bronze Transducer AND a80469 Transducer ( Added10/ 2021) With Chart
- Quantum Q24d Doppler Radar System (10/2021)
- Galvanic Isolator Pro Safe FS30 (2022)
- Custom Radar Arch (Aluminum) with Rocket Launchers/2 Flood Lights and Radar
- Bow Thruster
- Heat and Air-conditioning
- Windless
Broker Infomation
Current Owner purchased Lucky Us in 2020. They went through the Vessel as Needed Updating Items. Major Engine Maintence (Work Order is Available)Spent up to 20 upgrades and Maintence.
Have to Sell because of Moving out of the area
DASH
- Digital Hour Meter With RPMS AND Flo Scan
- Standard Horizon Digital Depth Finder
- Analogue Temp / Oil Gauge/Volt and Fuel Gauges
- Ray Marine System
- Compass
- Digital Volt Meter
Overview
Lucky Us is a 1996 Albin 28 Tournament Express located in Fernandina Beach, Florida. The Albin 28 TE is one of
those boats that has earned its reputation the hard way - by being useful, efficient, stable, and honest. It is not a
light-duty day boat dressed up as a cruiser. It is a practical downeast-style diesel boat designed for owners who
want to fish, cruise, overnight, explore the Intracoastal Waterway, and still keep operating costs reasonable.
This boat is powered by a single 300HP Peninsular diesel with approximately 980 hours. The single-diesel shaft-
drive layout is one of the major reasons buyers continue to chase these boats. It keeps the machinery simple,
provides excellent fuel economy, and gives the boat the kind of long-range, low-stress operating personality that
many gas-powered boats in this size range simply cannot match.
The current package is especially attractive because it includes major usability upgrades: Raymarine Axiom 9RV
electronics, Raymarine Quantum radar, Garmin GPS/chartplotter, NexGen 3kW generator, air conditioning and
heat, bow thruster, and a custom aluminum radar arch with rocket launchers. That combination makes this boat far
more than just an older 28-foot cruiser. It is a highly usable platform for Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia, ICW
cruising, coastal fishing, and weekend overnight trips.
Albin Stands Out
Diesel power in a price range where many boats are gas-powered or lightly equipped.
Approximately 700 hours on the 300HP Peninsular diesel as presented in the current ad package.
Generator and air conditioning give the boat real overnight and marina comfort.
Bow thruster improves close-quarters handling and makes docking easier for couples or solo operators.
Updated electronics and radar improve navigation confidence, coastal cruising use, and fishing utility.
Custom aluminum radar arch with rocket launchers adds both function and a strong offshore profile.
The Albin 28 TE has a loyal following because of its beam, ride, practicality, and diesel efficiency.
Specifications
Item Details
Year 1996
Builder Albin
Model 28 Tournament Express
Vessel Name Lucky Us
Location Fernandina Beach, Florida
Asking Price $49,000
Length 28 feet
Beam Approx. 10 feet
Draft Approx. 3 feet 2 inches
Hull Type Modified-V / downeast-style cruiser-fisher
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel Capacity Approx. 132 gallons
Water Capacity Approx. 36 gallons
Engine Single Peninsular diesel
Horsepower 300 HP
Reported Hours Approx. 980 hours
Generator NexGen 3kW, approx. 700 hours
Condition Notes
This is a 1996 vessel and should be evaluated as a well-equipped older diesel cruiser rather than a newer
showroom boat. The strongest selling points are the diesel power, electronics upgrades, generator, air conditioning,
bow thruster, and the Albin 28 platform itself. Cosmetic age should be expected and soft goods may be updated by
a buyer to personal preference. Buyers should verify all systems, hours, equipment, and condition during survey
and sea trial.
Listing MLS by Yachtr.com
Contact Us
For more information about this yacht please contact Larry Redmond.
We look forward to working with you!
Redmond Boats & Yachts
Fernandina Beach FL 32034 USA
Email: info@redmondyachts.com
Website: https://redmondyachts.com
With 30+ years in the boating and yacht sales business, our team at Redmond Boats & Yachts combine knowledge, passion, and experience when it comes to serving our customers. We are your “one-stop-shop” as you search for buying a new boat of your dreams and we will walk with you through the process step by step to get you and your family on the water as soon as possible.
Larry Redmond
Yacht Broker
Fernandina Beach FL 32034 USA
Cell: 1-904-206-0719
Email: redmondyachts@gmail.com
Short Version !!
Boat and Yacht Business since 1986. Moved to Florida in 1991. Took a Job in Jacksonville Fl with one of the largest Dealers selling New Boat Brands From Boston Whaler to Chaparral, Mako, Bass tracker, Ranger Bass and Offshore. I was Introduced To Boston Whaler in 1992 and was taken under there wing and invited to work major Boat Shows in Miami , Fort Lauderdale and Atlanta. A ton Of Brunswick training came from this with Whaler and Sea Ray, Over the Years. Even being on the Dealer Design Team for years for Whaler and Others. All of this is was for Product Knowledge ,Customer service including after the sale. Teaching People about Boating what and Why. Most of the training Disappeared in the early 2000;s and Hope it will come Back. Redmond Boats was Formed in the early 2000's after leaving Marina Max as a Store Manager .
I received my Florida Broker License in 2006 and Became a Employing Broker Soon after . I was the Parker and Tidewater dealer (New) up to 2018 were I began only brokerage full Time. I list and sell my Customers Vessels a little different then Most were the results on Both Sides seem to go very Well and I gain another customer during the process . Its a people business. Your Buyer and seller needs good help
I grew up in Louisiana where my love and expertise for boats and yachts began. Louisiana is a sportsman’s paradise and the average person has somewhere near four boats. As a child, all we really had to do was boat and fish. My first boat was a rubber raft and at five years old I would go and shoot snakes down in the bayou. I loved being on the water. The first boat deal I ever negotiated was around the 8th grade. It has been history ever since. I was on the way home from doing some work in West Virginia after a Disaster and I stopped to visit my uncle in Alabama. I ended up staying five years. During my time there I Interviewed for a Boat Rigging Job.
I was accepted but was Quickly Moved to the Front Office in Learning the Sales Side as well as the Service writer During these years (Late 1980's).I learned a lot on The Service Side as well as the New Boat Side. This was the Biggest sales in units in Retail Boating. Unfortunately the industry Crashed in 1989 With Interest Rates and Other issues. I ended up in Florida in 1991 and was able to connect with a gentleman who got me set up with my first job dealing boats. In the early 2000s, because of past relationships and connections within the boating community, people began to seek me out to help them buy or sell their boats. My business grew from 100% referrals. For me, it’s all about putting a face to a boat and a boat to an experience. I enjoy meeting people one on one and helping them find the boat of their dreams.