Author Topic: Reel Class - NEW BOAT! (Read 7352 times)

Reel Class · « **on:** November 14, 2009, 07:23:27 PM »

Most of my regular clients and close friends are fully aware that I've been in the boat shopping mode for the last 8 months or so, looking all over the damn place for a suitable replacement and upgrade from my 26' Seaswirl. I luckily stumbled upon this incredibly clean and meticulously maintained Albemarle 305back in late September down in Cape May, and fortunately enough, we were able to get a deal done in the last week closing out the deal this weekend.

Some facts on her:

30'7" LOA
11' Beam
Twin 300 HP Cat Diesels
EPIRB
Life Raft
Furuno Radar/Plotter
Furuno Color Sounder
ICOM VHF
Garmin GPS
5KW Genset
Full (working) head
Microwave
Fridge
AC/Heat
2 Livewells

...And plenty of other stuff that'll make a crew at home for a day's fishing We will now be able to fish a crew of 6 in the cockpit (don't have the exact dimensions just yet on the cockpit) with plenty of seating under the top for inclement weather and more room down in the cabin.

During sea trials last week we got her up to about 29 kts at 3/4 throttle, she cruises nicely at 24-27 kts depending on the load and the conditions.

Most likely we will be bringing her up from Cape May within the next 2 weeks, and she will be wintered at Arnold's in Pt. Pleasant right behind S Jersey Yacht sales. As of right now, we will not be doing any trips on her until April but that COULD change.

I posted some pics below. That pompanette fighting chair/rocket launcher will be removed, as will that lovely swim platform which is housed along the transom. She's a great boat who will hopefully have as many fish on her as her predecessor!

Kenny · « **Reply #1 on:** November 14, 2009, 07:27:12 PM »

Sweet looking boat!
Best of luck with her!

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Author Topic: Reel Class - NEW BOAT! (Read 7352 times)