Albion Boat Works 37' Yacht Conversion

All mechanical and electrical systems were replaced during the refit. The Daewoo DB58 engine with ZF 45-1 transmission was installed new in 2010, and has 900 hours on it. At a cruise speed of 8 knots the owner reports that the engine only uses 1.2 gallons per hour.

A SidePower SE80 bow thruster was installed in 2014 and the rudder was increased in size to increase maneuverability in close quarters. The transmission is equipped with a trolling valve.

The 1.5" stainless steel shaft passes through a PYI PSS dripless shaft seal. The 3-bladed bronze propeller was replaced in 2013.

The steering is a two station Teleflex hydraulic steering system (one helm in main cabin, a second on aft deck). An autopilot is installed.

The house 12V electrical system is updated, and includes two 8D batteries and a 1500 watt inverter. Batteries are charged by a 160 amp engine-driven alternator or by shore power with a ProNautic 12-30P battery charger. The 24V engine start battery bank is isolated from the house bank. All underwater thru-hulls were replaced during the refit appear to be bonded to the grounding system.

12 volt battery, 4 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Total length - bow roller to swim platform - for moorage 39'4"

This boat was built by Albion Boat Works in Harney, British Columbia in 1968. Originally built as a salmon troller, the hull is thick solid hand-laid fiberglass. A keel runs the length of the displacement hull. While the FRP hull is original, nearly everything else is new and has been installed during a multi-year refit beginning in 2009. The interior and exterior decks and the wheelhouse / cabin were replaced during the refit. The fish hold has been converted to storage. Plumbing, electrical, steering, propulsion, and fuel distribution systems have been replaced. Everything about the systems installations appears to be tidy and professional.

Aluminum deck rails are stoutly constructed and fastened, and run the perimeter of the deck. The mast matches the quality and appearance of the rails and is fitted with attachment points for stabilizer arms.

The house and hull are painted tan and green, which provides a neat appearance, but notably allows for easy repair. The decks are rubber nonskid applied over 80 grit glass - practical and durable.

The aluminum-framed windows are manufactured by Motion Windows and appear in excellent condition and are 1/4" thick on the sides of the cabin, and a substantial 3/8" on the forward windows.

The port and starboard fuel tanks are 160 gallons each and are of original ~3/16" steel construction. The fuel tanks were removed, inspected, flushed, purged, and cleaned during refit. Water tanks were replaced with two poly tanks totaling 180 gallons and a 30 gallon holding tank was added.

New bottom paint was applied and hull anodes were installed in June 2020.

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Boarding is accomplished from the swim deck or either quarter through swinging gates in the deck rail. The aft deck is open and spacious, with ample room for movement and fishing. Downrigger mounts are installed both port and starboard and Scotty downriggers are included with the boat. A davit for a SAFE-T-PULLER pot puller, also included with the boat, is installed on the port side. The boat can be operated from a helm on the aft deck - useful while fishing. The rail on the aft deck is high and stoutly constructed and fastened, creating a safe environment for crew and pets and useful for securing fenders or other items. The aft deck has room to accommodate a full size grill and burners, secured to the aft rail, for extended voyages.

The raised hatch on the aft deck was added during the refit and provides access the engine room, the steering compartment, a surprising amount of below deck storage space, and a chest freezer.

The entrance to the interior is through a door on the aft end of the house. Upon entering, a full-height hanging locker is to immediately to port. Forward of the hanging locker is a chest refrigerator. To the starboard side of the passageway is the head compartment. The deck of the interior is carpeted. Varnished wood trim and beams throughout the interior add to this boat's beauty.

The head compartment is roomy and contains a Jabsco electric flushing marine toilet and countertop with sink basin and mirror. The shower-head is mounted on the forward bulkhead and pressurized through a connection at the head sink.

Upon exiting the aft passageway and into the main cabin there is a settee to port with seating for two. The galley is to starboard and features a prominent and attractive stainless steel Dickenson diesel stove which is used for heating the boat and cooking. Diesel stoves are appreciated for the dry heat that they produce and they eliminate the need to carry propane or another fuel source. The stove has a burner and oven for cooking. The galley has a stainless steel sink with a cover that doubles as a cutting board, seven drawers for storage, an under-sink cabinet, and storage above for dishes.

The portside helm features a stainless steel steering wheel and navigational electronics. Forward facing companion seating is to starboard, with a footrest that doubles as a wine locker. The main cabin contains a DVD player and stereo with USB input for entertainment.

Access to the forward cabin is through a pair of wooden louvered double doors and a couple steps down an angled ladder. The cabin is well lit with an overhead hatch for light and ventilation. Attractive wood stripping lines the contours of the hull. A V-berth can comfortably sleep two. The upholstery appears in like new condition and the berth is quite comfortable.

The tank room is entered through a small door in the forward cabin accessible by folding up the ladder. The tank room contains the water heater, forward water tank, and inboard sides of the port and starboard fuel tanks.

1 burner diesel Stove