2005 Albin 28 Tournament Express – Offshore Diesel Confidence in Sausalito

Now in Sausalito and waiting for her next owner, this two-owner 2005 Albin 28 Tournament Express is a serious Northern California fishing platform with the comfort to overnight and the efficiency to run long.

If you know our waters, you know conditions matter. The Albin 28 has earned a loyal following from Bodega to the Farallones because she’s built to handle real ocean. A solid hull, protected pilothouse, and dependable single-screw diesel give you range, economy, and that steady, predictable ride that inspires confidence when the afternoon wind stacks up outside the Gate.

Power is provided by a 315HP Yanmar 6LP-ASTP diesel with approximately 860 hours — extensively serviced and thoughtfully upgraded. For sailors considering the move to power, this is familiar territory: efficient diesel reliability, mechanical simplicity, and manageable systems. One engine. Straight shaft. No drama.

Offshore & Salmon-Ready

Salmon season is around the corner, and this boat is ready to fish. She’s properly equipped with:

• Garmin 1242XSV multifunction display
• Garmin GMR XHD radar
• Garmin Reactor 40 autopilot with wireless remote
• Garmin GT50 transducer (CHIRP, SideView, DownView)
• Garmin 741XS secondary display
• Standard Horizon VHF
• New Richie compass

Outfitted for serious trolling and offshore work:

• 4-blade prop (2021)
• Trolling valve (2021)
• Taco outriggers with mounts and rigging (2021)
• Rocket launcher rod holders (2021)
• Baitwell, fish box, tackle storage
• Washdown pump
• Swim platform with transom door and ladder

Whether you’re slow-trolling for salmon off Duxbury, running crab pots north of Point Reyes, or heading 30 miles out on a flat morning for tuna, she’s built for it.

Comfort for Overnighting

The Albin 28 is one of the few sub-30’ boats that genuinely works as an overnight platform in our climate. The extended pilothouse roof keeps you protected from sun and spray. Solid teak doors and top hatch provide ventilation and classic character.

Below you’ll find:

• AC/DC refrigerator
• Hot and cold pressure water
• Stainless sink
• Single-burner stove and microwave
• Dockside water inlet
• Comfortable V-berth

Anchor out at Angel Island. Stay over in Half Moon Bay. Make a weekend run north to Fort Bragg. This boat was designed for exactly that.

Recent Upgrades & Maintenance

• Bottom paint (2020)
• Cutlass bearing, hydraulic steering lines, raw water hose (2020)
• Zincs and swim platform strut (2020)
• Morse throttle/shift controls (2021)
• Racor filters (2021)
• Oil & filter service (2021)
• New AC/DC fridge
• New Bimini with shades (2021)
• New motorbox pad & gunnel kneepads (2024)
• Switlik 4-person rescue pod with hydrostatic release (new case & cradle 2024)

Why This Boat Works Here

For Bay Area boaters — especially those coming from sail — this is a compelling step into power. You gain:

• 15–20+ knot cruise when you want it
• Diesel efficiency and simplicity
• Protected pilothouse comfort
• True offshore capability
• Fishability without sacrificing cruising comfort

She’s not a flashy dock queen. She’s a working, capable Northern California boat that’s happiest heading out the Gate before sunrise.

Now located in Sausalito and available for viewing and sea trial.

If salmon season is calling your name — this is your answer.