Available
$59K
$59K
USD · Asking Price
28 ft
Length
1998
Year
Express Cruiser
Type
Hampton, Virginia
Location
About This Vessel
This 1998 Albemarle 285 Express, measures 28 ft, and is located in Hampton, Virginia, powered by 2x Volvo TAMD 41P 200.00HP.
-4/8/26 Currently in the Yard for Fresh bottom and drive paint, new zincs- Originally built for Tred Barta, and fished Successfully up and down the East Coast for years. She was the Brochure and Boat Show boat for 1998. Now on her third owner, she was treated to a Major Refit in 2015-2016, including Rebuilds on the Volvo Diesel engines, jack shafts and updated/rebuilt Volvo Penta DPE drives (with Stainless Steel C-4 counter rotating propellers for each drive). There are less than 2000 hrs of total time on the boat. Owner has moved up to a larger boat.......Look Closer and you will find this boat to offer Tremendous Value to the Saltwater adventurer....-twin Volvo Diesel engines, 360 hrs since the rebuilds (2015-2016) -twin Volvo DPE stern drives (complete rebuild 2024)-New Fuel Tanks in 2019-New Marine Exhaust Risers in 2020-LeBroc Helm Chair-full 4 sided helm curtain enclosure-Tower with full control station, Garmin MFD and Buggy Top-Big Boat Outriggers-Upgraded Garmin and RayMarine Electronics-Removable Tower (makes trucking the boat possible)-Soda Blasted bottom with new Epoxy Barrier coat and anti-fouling paint-Plus More...."High Risk" is worth a deeper look It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is
Engine Room
In 2015-2016 the engines were completely removed for rebuilding(6) new pistons, rings and liners for Port Engine, Major Rebuild for this engineNew rings for Stbd engine, Minor Rebuild for this engineHeads removed, disassembled, cleaned, reassembledAll new Gaskets, Hoses and BeltsAlternators rebuiltTurbo chargers rebuiltWater Pumps RebuiltSteering Cylinder replacedNew Expansion TanksNew Faria analog gauge package installedEngine Room to the Transom was cleaned, prepped and Repainted with Awlgrip Awlcraft 2000 Snow WhiteJack Shafts removed, Serviced, cleaned and repainted, all new Universal joints installedTwin Volvo diesel engines 220 hp each, completely rebuilt with 360 hrs SMOHCruise at 26 kts (3350 rpm) and Ave over 2 nmpg all dayTop Speed 31 kts (3750)550 mile range on new fuel tanksNew Thru Hull fittingsNew Fuel tanks and all new fill, supply and vent hoses (2019)New exhaust mixing elbows by Marine Exhaust (2020) 2024 new impellers2024 New starter for Stbd Engine2024 New Trim/Tilt Cylinders for Stbd drive2024 Both Drives removed and completely rebuilt, new gears, new bearings, new seals2024 New stbd side Aftercooler, port side cleaned/tested/reinstalledReverso oil change pumpPowermania Turbo M320 smart battery chargerBe Sure to look at the engine room pictures, she is Very Clean
Helm Deck and Electronics
Full 4 sided curtain Helm Enclosure, by Signature Canvas Makers in 2019New 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 pedestalPort side 2 person bench seat with Aluminum Backrest and Comfortable seat and Backrest upholstery (new 2019)Tackle storage beneath both seatsStainless steel steering wheelFaux Teak gauge and switch panelTwin engine keys switchesAnchor Windlass controls at the Helm StationBenett Hydraulic Trim TabsRitchie Powerdamp CompassFusion Marine Stereo MS-UD650 AM/FM/SXM/BluetoothIcom M506 VHF Radio with DSC and AISBlack Acrylic flush mounted dash panel for the Fusion and VHFGarmin GPSmap XSV full color touch screen MFD for GPS/Plotter/new CHIRP transducer Sounder/etcRayMarine C80 (full color GPS/Plotter/Sounder/Radar)Morse twin engine controls for Shift/ThrottleOverhead Radiobox for storageAnodized Aluminum Windshield frame with safety glass windshield and (1) wiperBoth of the front Windshield panel are made to open when desired
Cockpit and Fishing Equipment
Bottom Painted, and hauled regularlyFull Transom with deep/safe cockpit heightTransom Fishbox with two large "hinged openings"Hawse pipes for stern lines, with stainless steel heavy-Duty cleatsUnder Gunwhale horizontal storage Cockpit coaming pads, new in 2019(4) flush mounted gunwhale rod holdersDeck plate for mounting a Pedestal Launcher or small fighting chair30 amp shore power connection with shore power cordFresh water washdown connectionRaw water washdown connection(2) large cockpit Spreader LightsRear 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 towernon-skid cockpit floorLivewell under port side mezzanine seat cushionStbd side Mezzanine seat cushionTackle Storage beneath port side seatBulk storage beneath stbd side seat
Tower control station
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 cockpitDouble Spreader outriggers with tower releases and collapsible back barsSeat and Backrest wide enough for two people on the towerUpper Helm station and console with full controlsBennett trim tabsStainless Steel steering wheelGarmin 8 inch ECHOmap DV full color MFD for towerIcom M45 VHF Radio with AIS8' and 16' VHF Antennas are mounted to the Hardtop to clean up the side decksBuggy Top with Black Canvas (removable)You will find all of the Aluminum to be in very good condition for her age
Cabin
Lockable cabin doorBeautiful Satin Teak cabinetryThree steps down to the lower cabin floor, storage in two of the stepsStbd side Enclosed head with privacy doorNew Jabsco Electric Flushing toilet (2020)Fiberglass head unit with Molded-in freshwater sink with storage beneathPull-out shower headTowel RackTwo upper storage shalves with teak railsOverhead lightingOperable Port light (window) with screenStbd side closet, perfect for hanging foul weather gear, flat storage space on topReading lampsUpper storage spaces with upholstered facesAnchor locker with louvered teak doorOverhead deck hatch Overhead Rod Storage for (6) rodsFull V-Berth seating cushions, storage beneath, with V-Berth filler cushions for sleepingPort side GalleyFiberglass Galley module with molded in sink and counter spaceHot/Cold water sink fixtureLouvered Teak storage door with shelves, under the counterIsotherm DC Refrigerator/Freezer, replaced 2023110 volt AC Outlet with GFCI protectionUpper Teak Storage cabinet unitGoldstar Microwave oven, 110 voltMain AC/DC Breaker panelFlat Storage on topOperable Portlight (window) with screen
Bottom
Winter 2015-2016. Complete Soda Blasting of all old bottom paint(4) coats of Epoxy Barrier Coat(2) coats of Micron Extra BlackTransom Shields removed, soda blasted and repainted with Epoxy PaintDrives have two coats if Primcon Epoxy, then Sprayed and rolled with TriluxNew Thru Hull Fittings 2016New Rubrail insert 2016The boat gets hauled every year, cleaned and re-bottom painted as necessaryProps get removed, gear oil changed, shafts greased and Props reinstalled at every hauloutLast hauled Summer 2024
Vessel Overview
Year1998
MakeAlbemarle
Model285 Express
Vessel NameHigh Risk
CategoryExpress Cruiser
ConditionUsed
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Fuel TypeDiesel
Dimensions
Length Overall28 ft
Beam9 ft
Max Draft3 ft
Performance & Capacity
Max Speed31 kts
Cruise Speed26 kts
Fuel Capacity133 gal
Fresh Water14 gal
Engines & Mechanical
Engine Count2
Engine 1 MakeVolvo
Engine 1 ModelTAMD 41P
Engine 1 Power200.00 HP
Engine 1 FuelDiesel
Engine 1 Hours360.00 hrs
Engine 2 MakeVolvo
Engine 2 ModelTAMD 41P
Engine 2 Power200.00 HP
Engine 2 FuelDiesel
Engine 2 Hours360.00 hrs
Accommodations
Guest Cabins1
Sleeps2
Heads1
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