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This deep-V center console embarrasses much larger boats in heavy seas. Anglers will love the well-thought-out cockpit and deck. Construction materials and methods are a little behind the times.

We faced 4- to 6-footers in the Gulf of Mexico. The Albin cruised comfortably at about 20 knots. The ride was dry and smooth, with no slamming or rattling.

Arjen Steegstra’s Downeast-style 35-footer was doing just fine in the 4- to 6-foot seas off of Chatham, MA. The boat, with its sharp entry and significant flare, pushed aside the rollers to maintain a nice 21-knot pace in a wind blowing 20 knots. Then along came a much smaller open boat, a 25-foot, 8-inch center console powered with a single diesel. “He blew right by us at 28 knots, smooth and steady,” said Steegstra. “Right then, I knew I had to have one of those boats.” …