Commentary:

Trawler style cruiser with rakish reverse-slanted windshield combines comfortable accommodations with a good turn of speed. Cherry interior with white headliners and large main salon windows are nicely accented by teak and holly flooring throughout. The spacious galley-up interior layout features a second sleeping cabin that is offset below the salon floor. The Upper and lower helm stations allow great visibility from either helm and feature duplicate engine controls and navigation instrumentation, fixed settees with upholstered cushions at the cockpit and flying bridge provide a variety of exterior seating options, and an aft cockpit with hardtop allows ready access to the engine compartment below.  The cockpit also gives easy access to the wide walk-around side decks, a wide fold-away stairway style ladder to the flying bridge, and the walkthrough transom to a large swim deck / water-sports platform. Below the waterline a modified V-hull extends to the aft end of the swim platform for enhanced performance and a full length keel provides good directional stability and protection for the bottom, propeller, and rudder. Nicely outfitted and maintained by a knowledgeable owner for extended coastal cruising.

Walkthrough:

At the bow a forward cabin features a center-line queen berth, aft to port is an amidships cabin, to starboard is an enclosed head compartment with stall shower. Aft and up three steps to port is the salon featuring a U-Shaped settee with dinette that converts to an 8' long spare-berth. Entertainment center, chart table, electrical panel, battery switches, tank monitors. To starboard is an in-line galley and the lower helm station. The salon opens to a covered aft deck / cockpit with built in seating and cockpit table.  Further aft a walkthrough transom accesses a unique swim / water-sports platform with shower. The hull is dark blue, topsides and decking are oyster white (decks have molded in non-skid).

• Forward Cabin: Features an island queen berth, shelving port and starboard, two opening ports, large opening screened hatch, 12v lighting, large hanging locker, steps port and starboard for easy access to berth, drawers and hinged privacy door. Reading lamps.

• Mid-Ship Cabin: Separate mid-ship cabin features a queen berth, four opening ports plus one large opening port, stainless steel hand rail, locker, drawers, shelving, 12v lighting, 110 volt lighting and privacy door.

• Head: The enclosed head compartment located starboard features a SeaLand Vacuflush toilet, stainless steel sink, large mirrored bulkhead, storage locker and shelving, two opening ports, separate shower stall with seat and storage. Holding tank evacuation via deck fixture or macerator overboard in offshore waters.

• Salon: Up three steps (storage underneath) to the light and airy salon. Featuring a large U-Shaped settee with drop down dinette table that converts to an 8' long berth on the Port Side facing the galley. Chart table forward. Storage drawers, shelving, large windows with blinds. Electrical panel, battery switches, A/C and Gen-set panels.

• Galley: In the main salon an in-line (up) galley extends along the starboard side of the cabin from the aft end  to the lower helm station.  The galley area has ample storage and practical work space with built-in appliances nested within an attractive array of teak cabinetry and Corian counter tops.  A large opening window with screen above the double stainless steel sinks adds natural light, ventilation, and a view to the efficient and nicely finished galley space.

• Lower Helm: The lower helm station is located on starboard side of the salon forward of the galley. This area features an adjustable footrest, removable helm seat (seat removed), a large opening window with screen, complete engine controls and instrumentation, electronics distribution/circuit breaker panel, VHF, and displays for the navigation electronics (duplicated by those at the upper helm station).

• Upper Helm/Flying bridge: A fully functional upper helm station is located at the forward end of the flying bridge / boat deck.  This area is accessed by a stairway (not a ladder) from the port side of the cockpit, opposite the aft boarding / transom door (to the fully protected swim step). The upper helm station features an adjustable helmsman's  chair on centerline with two forward facing settees to port and starboard of the helm and additional settee seating for another 5 adults. This area also has a small refrigerator w/ice maker, a search light (with controls at both helm stations), and a bimini top with transparent isinglass side curtains (with removable textraline sun screens). There is ample storage under the removable cushioned seats. Aft of the seating area (above the cockpit) is  a "boat deck" that is fitted to stow and launch the boat's tender, (10' Avon RIB with a 2 HP Mercury O/B). Positioned at the forward end of the boat deck is a substantial antenna mast with a cargo lifting boom that is fitted with an electric winch for launching and retrieving the tender.  When encountering a bridge with low clearance, or if antenna connections require inspection, a hinge at the base of the mast allows it to be lowered and raised while underway.

• Engine Compartment: Large hatch in the cockpit sole allows access to the engine compartment beneath the cockpit. Although Albin offered this model in a twin diesel configuration, the single 420 hp Caterpillar 3126 -  diesel. ( w/286.6 hrs. use) provides ample power and presents several (obvious) advantages over the twin engine configuration (not the least of which is a better distribution of weight, economy of operation and maint., and more open space in the compartment for storage and ease of access). 

Summary: Keystone has it all. The beautiful blue hull is just the wrapping on the package. Lightly used, well maintained. Perfect for the cruising couple who want style, comfort, and all the gizmo's and gadgets to enhance the entire boating experience. 

Having an emphasis on quality construction and outdoor living, the generously sized covered cockpit of the Albin 36 ET is nicely integrated with built-in seating and a walk-through transom to an oversized boarding and water-sports platform. Additionally, structural components to make the design ruggedly safe and very user friendly, such as wide side decks, high coamings, and an easily accessed flying bridge (with fixed seating for seven), also allows ample space for family fun. With the versatility of upper and lower helm stations the skipper can participate in onboard activities and safely pilot the boat in all weather conditions.  A three-cabin interior layout with American Cherry wood cabinetry and Corian-type countertops throughout is designed to provide sleeping accommodations for four people in the privacy of two separate cabins – with additional room for a fifth person in the salon. And a fully equipped salon-galley (galley-up), which includes a three-burner stove with broiler and oven, microwave, refrigerator, double sink and coffee maker.

Built in 2003, this particular Albin 36 is also equipped with the options offered by the builder when new, a partial list includes duplicate upper and lower helm stations with complete controls for engine, bow thruster, trim tabs, search light, and auto pilot, plus dual displays for navigation electronics  (radar, GPS/Plotter, depth/fish finder), and VHF radios.  Also included are dual 16k air conditioning units, dual shore power connections (1 is dedicated for the ac units), Vacuflush toilet, and an Onan 6.5 kW genset (w/only 219 hrs. use).  In 2009 further significant upgrades were installed, to name a few they include a hinged antenna mast with cargo boom and electric lift winch, a Flat-screen Sony TV, a Charles Industries three stage battery charger, and a Wireless Yacht Controller - remote control operation for the Engine (including forward & reverse) and the Bow Thruster (left/right).

If you are in the market for a competitively priced express Trawler that has had light use (only 288 hrs. engine use) and is in great condition, and very well equipped the Keystone has it all. The beautiful flag blue hull is just the wrapping on the package. This mid-sized cruiser is a perfect for solution for the couple who want the option of getting away on their own, or of bringing family or friends along to safely enjoy favorite waterways in style and comfort.

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