Need a new boat, how about this one...?

Sorry Lars, I will stop the Swede Bashing

Good news on the Yanmar 315s, looks like most of the newer boats use 'em and the older boats has some engines called the "Beast" by GM...?

Joined the Albin forum to pick more brains over there.
Thanks to YF for steering me in the right direction.

It was overhauled, for some reason, after 900-1000 hrs.

Instead of that Key Largo boat, now driving across the state tomorrow to inspect a 2004 Albin 28 TE in Sarasota.
Supposed to be clean, 1 owner, all service records available, etc.
My kind of boat...

I may have to instal an auto pilot and a huge Bimini top over the act deck, with solar panels to feed the batteries. So I can sit indefinetly at anchor with cold beer and cool music.
We shall see tomorrow: First time up close with one of them Albin 28 TEs.

Nah, not really planing for 4 divers on a regular basis.
Would have planned for a bigger boat then.
Perhaps 2 divers and 2 wife's.
Or 1/1.
2 or 3 dive buddies for 3-4 days would be great, we shall see.
I quit diving some years ago but want to start up again.
Like a midlife crises biting me in the arse: Now 58.5 years old. (But only look 36-37, at the most)

To add a genset on a virgin boat would be more work and $ than I need and not much benefit. (Been there, done that on sailboats)

4 golf cart batteries, 200 watts of solar panels, a solar controller, a super efficient fridge/freezer and a high output alternator on the main engine and you are set for weeks at anchor with no noise, no fumes, no oil/filter changes and no raw water cooling problems.
Been there, done that, good life.

Done deal.
Looks like your boat has everything. A tiny bit of maintenance on all that?

Trying to stay below $100k.

Going to check this one out today:
http://www.**************/boats/2004/Albin-28-TE-2859285/Sarasota/FL/United-States#.VaTKfEr3arU

Seems well maintained and priced right.

Any thoughts on the electronics?
(Being a minimalist I don't need much of that anyway, but it may be good stuff, not sure)

Nah, you are thinking too big.
I want to keep it small and simple.
Doubt there will ever be 4 divers, 2 maybe
Tired of big boats and big boat maintenance.
I do most of my diving in St. Croix anyway, fly down there for free in First Class, rent a jeep and go diving.
This here boat will be for Bahamas and FL Keys goofing off trips with some occasional diving, probably more like snorkeling between the beer breaks.
As for the budget, keeping it low so I can pay cash, no loans. Payed off mortgages on my houses and condos, now going for early retirement with no bills and very little maintenance.
Single diesel, check. Straight shaft, check, Bimini in 3 hours, check..
The Albin 28 seems to push all my buttons but have never seen one up close.
Going to inspect one today. Either I walk away or I fall in love.
Interesting times ahead.
Stay tuned

Aye, thx for the ideas Gentlemen, but a bit too late.
I inspected the Albin 28 in Sarasota, then made an offer.
Accepted...
Survey and sea trial shortly, then bring it home to For Lauderdale.
There use to be a canal thought the swamps, is it still there?
If not, a cruise down the Keys. Is the shortest through Marathon?
Thx again for the help, I'll have to buy you guys beer and take you cruisimg with champagne and bikini girls