2005 Albin 28 Tournament Express

Step aboard and you’ll notice how the wide, secure side decks and tall bow rail make line handling and anchoring feel relaxed instead of risky. The hardtop and enclosed helm keep the chill off on early morning runs, while opening front windows and overhead hatches let you dial in airflow on warm afternoons. The cockpit is deceptively large for a 28-footer, with deep coamings that hit you at the right height when you’re working a fish or setting fenders. Below, the clever galley layout, real storage, and a surprisingly generous head turn quick overnights into easy long weekends. It’s a boat that feels bigger than its length, without the hassle of a bigger slip.

Waters here can swing from glassy to grumpy in a single tide change, and that’s where this 28’s hefty displacement hull and fine entry shine. The boat tracks true in a chop and feels settled on the drift, so you’re not fighting the wheel or hanging on to coffee cups. The protected keel and skeg-hung rudder offer extra peace of mind when working near reefs, bars, and rocky structure. Efficient diesel burn means you can run offshore to the bite and back without dreading the fuel dock. When the fog rolls in, the enclosed pilothouse and modern electronics make long runs safer and far more comfortable for crew and guests.