A contemporary version of a traditional ûsportfisherman, the Albin 28's fine entry, ûlots of flare, and flat runs aft make it a ûplaning hull with wave-crashing abilities.

Think of Albin and it conjures up the image of a traditional, displacement-type boat that moves at a dignified (trawler-crawl) pace through the deep. When we reviewed the Albin 27 a few years back, we said it was intended for those who enjoy the “getting there” rather than the being there.

The Albin 28 Tournament Express, as the name implies, is a different kind of beast—still traditional and stately—but with a planing-style hull that will let you cruise at 22 knots and top out at close to 26. The 28 is a relatively quick blue-water fishing boat, but one where cruising accommodations have been given some attention, not just crammed in…