This nicely cared for 280 Albemarle Express is a no-nonsense Express Fisherman, built for the rigors of Ocean adventures. This one powered by twin 300hp Mercruiser Fresh water cooled MPI straight inboard engines, with new Exhaust Risers and Manifolds in the Spring of 2020, Cutlass bearings were replaced at the same time. Other features include cabin Air Conditioning/Heat, 30 amp shore power, Anchor Windlass. Nice Suite of Navigational Electronics including: (2) new Garmin 94sv Color/touchscreens with Downview/Sideview transducers, Simrad Radar, Raymarine Autopilot, Stereo and VHF. Clean cabin, clean bilge. Serviced and ready to go. Pictures tell the story, take a look.

The Powerboat Guide says...

Rock-Solid Express Fisherman with classic styling, superb deck layout, scores very high marks with serious anglers. This model got a major facelift in 1997 including a redesigned helm, cabin updates, improved cabin headroom. Spacious cockpit boasts a removable in-deck fishbox, transom fishbox, Full coaming pads in a deep-safe cockpit. Deep V hull delivers exceptional ride and handling. The Bridge deck raises for engine space access. Outstanding fit & finish and near flawless gelcoat. This was Albemarle's best selling model with over 650 sold during her production run (1984-2007)

Special Items to Note

• Powered by twin Mercruiser 5.7 MPI, Fresh water cooled straight inbord engines rated at 300hp each.
• New Exhaust Manifolds and Risers installed Spring 2020
• New Raw water pumps, New idler pulleys, New Drive belts, Spring 2020
• New Stbd engine alternator, Spring 2020
• New Cutlass bearings, Spring 2020
• New Fuel Pumps and fuel regulators, Spring 2020
• New Primary fuel filters added, Spring 2020
• Cruises comfortably at 24 kts= 3500 rpm, top speed 32 kts
• Cockpit coaming pads replaced 
• Helm side curtains replaced
• Lee Sidewinder Outriggers with carbon fiber poles
• Lee Center rigger with carbon fiber pole
• NEW ProMariner 2 bank battery charger (Smart Charger)
• NEW Macerator pump for in-deck fishbox
• NEW Insulation for In-Deck fishbox
• Tides Marine dripless shaft seals

Navigational Electronics

• NEW Spring 2020, (2) new Garmin 94sv color touch screens (GPS/Plotter/ Fishfinder/Sea Surface Temp)
• NEW Sidescan and Downview Transducers
• NEW Garmin VHF Radio
• Simrad RA41c: 36 mile dome radar
• RayMarine ST6002 Autopilot with rudder position indicator
• Ritchie Magnetic compass
• Bennett Trim tabs
• Maxwell anchor windlass
• LED Cockpit spreader lights NEW
• The Spotlight and Loud hailer shown in the pictures are inoperable

Vessel Walkthrough

• transom fishbox
• Fresh water washdown
• Raw water washdown
• 30 amp shore power connection
• New cockpit coaming pads
• Horizontal gaff/brush storage under gunwhales along both sides of the cockpit
• (2) NEW LED cockpit spreader lights
• Lee Sidewinder outrigger elbows with Carbon Fiber poles
• Lee Center rigger with carbon fiber pole
• (3) rod holders on each of the rear hardtop legs (6 total)
• (4) Flush mounted gunwhale rod holders
• In-Deck fishbox with new insulation and NEW Macerator pump
• In-Deck fishbox easily lifts out for bilge access to Rudder posts, Trim tab pump, Water heater, etc
• 6 gallon electric powered water heater (Galvanized steel)
• NEW ProMariner ProSport 12 two bank Smart Battery Charger
• Tides Marine Dripless Shaft seals with spare seals in place
• Three sided helm enclosure with new side curtains (rear curtains do exist, use it for a pattern if you like)
• (2) Pompanette pedestal chairs
• Factory Hardtop on heavy-duty aluminum frame
• Overhead radiobox (lockable)
• Cabin Door (lockable)
• VERY Clean, Comfortable cabin with port side galley
• Overhead rod storage
• Corian Galley countertop
• Fresh water galley sink
• Norcold Refrigerator/Freezer
• Microwave oven
• Galley storage cabinets
• Stbd side enclosed head with Corian counter, sink with pull-out shower wand
• electric flushing toilet
• Overhead deck hatch
• V-Berth with full sleeper cushions
• 7000 btu Reverse Cycle Heat/Air Conditioning system
• Storage beneath V-berth seats
• Cabin access to the anchor locker
• Side deck access to the bow for anchoring and handling dock lines
• Stainless steel bow railing
• Maxwell anchor windlass

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