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Aroha
Vega 27 sailboat starboard side
Aroha
Vega 27 sailboat in the travellift
Aroha in the slings
sailboat mast
The Rig
Anchor roller and furling
V2955 Moondance

Moondance (hull # 2955) is presently located in Grenada.
Asking $16,000. moondance5003@yahoo.com
She is ready to go with everything on her. It includes the mooring which was inspected in April of this year (2018) and lines, swivel and shackles replaced.


Beta Marine diesel 13.5 hp (1100 hrs.)
Racor fuel filter
8 Ft. Achilles dingy
3.5 hp. Tohatsu ( only 1 1/2 yrs old)
1 storm jib, 2 working jobs, 2 main sails (one needs repair) 1 spinnaker. All in fair condition.
2 Bruce anchors, 100 Ft. 3/8 chain, 200 Ft. 1/2 "anchor rode.
2 burner Force 10 stove
2 propane bottles
Engel refrigerator
3 solar panels (1 is for trickle charging)
Charge controller
1000 watt inverter
LED Nav lights
LED interior lighting
2 handheld GPS
Great awnings with water catchment system in cockpit
Nice assortment of tools
Many spares
Charts and guides for eastern Caribbean
All plates, silverware, supplies etc. etc.
Live aboard ready


 
St Brendan
Price REDUCED!!!
sailboat st brendan at end of solo circumnavigation of the americas
Historic Moment: St Brendan arriving at Annapolis
Editor's note:  St Brendan, Albin Vega # 1147, sailed by Matt Rutherford, is the first vessel to complete a non-stop solo circumnavigation of the Americas under sail.  The route took Matt from the Chesapeake, through the Northwest Passage and South, West to East, around Cape Horn. CLICK for more information about this historic voyage

Matt Rutherford writes:

It breaks my heart to put this boat up for sale.  We have been through so many hard times together and also so many good times.  St Brendan always kept sailing regardless of the giant waves of the Bering Sea and Cape Horn, the fog and ice of the Northwest Passage, the freighters that nearly ran us down at night.  St Brendan sailed for 309 days straight and covered 27,077 miles yet still has a lot of life left in her.  I don’t want to sell the boat but since my return I have started a non-profit called Ocean Research Project and have just completed an 80 day 6,800 miles survey of the North Atlantic.  We were dragging special nets that can determine the amount of micro plastic in the water (http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/annapolis/successful-science-too-much-adventure-mark-maiden-research-voyage/article_5da26a84-0dcc-5cc4-b8b9-8b8bca28e15f.html)

I’ve put every dollar I have into the non-profit and no longer can afford to keep St Brendan. 

On one hand St Brendan has been through hell and back and needs some TLC on the other hand St Brendan is a piece of history.  She is the first boat ever to have sailed around North and South America non-stop singlehanded.  The documentary about this trip will be out in a few months and the book will follow few months after.  (Trailer for documentary http://vimeo.com/47936167) St Brendan’s value will only increase over time. The sails and rigging are in surprising good shape.  She was repowered with a Volvo Penta 2002 that runs fine (I fixed the starter when I got back).  Her hull number is 1147 She is located in Annapolis MD

If I could I would keep this boat forever but I am flat broke.  St Brendan deserves a good home and she deserves to keep sailing.

Matt Rutherford


St Brendan Offered at Just $1000
Al listings below are closed "SOLD"
S/V Vegabond, Wickford, RI
Sold!
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We are placing the “Vegabond” up for sale after a good run of 43 years of sailing her around New England

Albin Vega, Diesel auxiliary cruiser

Built 1973
Hull 1870
LOA 27' 1"
Draft 3' 10"

Yanmar 2GM Fresh water cooled
Sails good condition
Main, Neil Pride
Genoa, Doyle   130%
Boom Reefing, Main
Schaefer roller furling, jib
Holding tank; 10 Gallons

Anchors:
20 Lb 13Lb and 5 Lb Danforths

Standard Horizon floating hand held VHF
VHF Radio
Ritchie Bulkhead mounted Compass
Depth sounder, Datamarine
Garmin Chart Plotter
New England paper charts

Electrical:
Batteries: 2-12v
Charging source: Alternator

Table: cockpit or down below

 Galley/Head:
 Stove: Origa 3000
 Fuel type: Alcohol
 Number of burners: 2
 Cold storage system: Ice box
 Manual head
14 Gallons of water in 1 tank with foot pump

Tanks:
Fresh water (plastic) 16.8 US Gal (14 imp. gals.).
fuel tank is made of Polyamid plastic volume 9.6 US Gal (8 imp. gals.)
Holding tank: 10 Gallons

The boat is in Wickford Rhode Island,  bottom painted in 2016 and ready to sail.

Vegabond is a USCG Documented Vessel

 Price is $9,800 NOW REDUCED TO JUST $6000

 Do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers

Phone 603-883-9113

jimaraujo@charter.net


Hull number 1639 "Tarka"
SOLD!
Albin Vega sailboat Tarka
Tarka the Vega

Tarka is currently cruising between the Virgin Islands and St Maarten.  Available starting late March in either St Maarten or the VI's.

The boat was completely rebuilt in 2005 after her circumnavigation as Tarka the Otter.  Beta 14 with 1000 hours.  Roller and slab reefing.  Spinnaker and storm jib.  Achilles dinghy and Tohatsu 3hp included.  155 panel.  New Origo.  60+ gallons fresh water.  New Raymarine 2000+ tiller pilot.  Ready to step on and cruise.

Asking $15,000

Detailed Specifications

Virtual Tour


Albin Vega sailboat Tarka from the masthead
Tarka the Vega
SoCal Vega "Argonaut"
SOLD!
Argonaut was my first sailboat and has taught me a lot while sailing the Channel Islands off the coast of Southern California. I am the third owner and have had her for 4 years. But the time has come to get a bit larger boat. The boat is quite original as far as the inside. She is in great condition minus some gel coat crazing, but that has never affected her great sailing ability.


1991 3 cylinder Perkins 19 HP engine (fresh water cooled)
17 gallon fuel tank
deck stepped mast reinforced with oak
2 speed Lewmar winches
Roller furling w/ 135 Genoa
Achilles dinghy
British seagull outboard
EPIRB

$8500 Reduced to $6500
Call  661-619-7167

Albin Vega sailboat Argonaut
SV Argonaut
1976 Vega in Kennebunkport, Maine
SOLD!!
     1976 Vega. 13.5 BETA MARINE DIESEL installed in 2002 - ONLY HAS 75 HOURS ON IT.   MAIN, JIB AND GENOA.  compass, vhf radio, cabin heater, cushions, alcohol stove, auto pilot, porta-potti. Additional: roller-reefing gear and radar (need repair). $10,500.   KENNEBUNKPORT, MAINE. CALL BOB  @  (207) 967-2217 bobandroseann@hotmail.com

SOLD!
Albin Vega Sailboat
vega interior looking aft
vega interior looking forward
vega fwd cabin
vega cooker
galley sink
head
"Silentium", Victoria BC
SOLD!
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Year:

1974

Price:

$14,985.00 CAD

Location:

Victoria RVYC

Hull Material:

Fibreglass

Engine/Fuel Type: 

Diesel Inboard Volvo MD6A

Designer:

Per Brohal

Colour:

Blue Haul. White Top Side

LOA:

28’08”

Beam:

8' 08”

Displacement:

5070 ibs, 2300 kgs

Draft:

3' 8"

Has Moorage:

No

Other Info:

http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=549

http://bluewaterboats.org/albin-vega-27/

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/category/type/Albin/Vega

 

Comments:

Silentium Was the classic “Barn Find”. The original owner Vernier and his wife Pearl sailed Silentium on Lake Ontario from 1974 through 1982. The boat was sailed mostly weekends from Late May until October, and hauled out and stored each winter. In 1983 the Vernier retired and he and Pearl trailered Silentium to Victoria, British Columbia with dreams of sailing the fabled Pacific North West.

Tragedy struck , and Vernier became ill and Silentium was never launched. The boat was put into Storage yard on Vanalman Rd, in Saanich and it sat for 28 years until I purchased the boat from Pearl in 2011.

The boat was in amazing condition. The old keyhole style orange canvas life jackets looked brand new with no sign of mildew. The boat was dry and sound. Pearl had even paid the yard manager to give the propeller a turn or two once a month to keep the engine from seizing.

Of course it had the typical problems of the Vegas. The old haul liner was falling off, the wood work dried out, and the old gate valves needing replacement. So I brought the boat home, put Silentium into the back yard, stripped her down and stent the next two years rebuilding her.

That included:

Through Hulls and Sea Cocks 2011

Run rigging 2012

Window Seals 2012

Engine Hoses 2013

Water hoses 201

Top side Paint 2012

Bottom Paint 2015 Morron CSC

Exterior woodwork new 2012

Interior Woodwork varnished 2012

Wiring Updated 2011

Raw Water Pump 2011

Cabin Cushions 2012

Hull Liner 2011

This boat is in cruise away condition and is just waiting for the right owner to take on many excellent adventures in safety and comfort.

Bob Fuchs

White Knight Painting ltd.

1846 San Juan Avenue

Victoria, BC

V8N 2H9 

P 250 472 8465

F 1 866 430 8938

E bobf@WhiteKnightPainting.com

www.WhiteKnightPainting.com

 


Bainbridge Island Vega #712
SOLD
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Comes equipped with 8 sails including jibs and a spinnaker (whisker pole too!), hydraulic autopilot, local charts, custom dinette/chart table, solar panel, and a BRAND NEW C-Head composting toilet.

All cushions and wood are in good shape and I have yet to discover any leaks. The original diesel has been long removed and thus she comes with a 8 hp Yamaha outboard that purrs like kitten. I recently had the hull cleaned less than 1 month ago. 

She'll probably need a coat of paint in the next year but otherwise ready to sail.

I have been living on board for the last month while moored in Winslow Wharf Marina (possible slip transfer) -- So I can account for all working electrical... 

I am a motivated seller so please contact me either by replying to this post or call the number below. 

Dennis Laviolette
206-605-1365
dlaviolette@live.com

Vega #3175 "Gala"
I purchased Albin Vega #3175 this summer. I never got to sail it.

I was trailering it down to South Florida before Thanksgiving. A tire blew, the boat flipped on it’s side and was damaged on the starboard side.

See pictures attached.

The boat is fixable but I do not have the skills and the cost of hiring professionals makes this a do-it-yourself project.

It was in decent shape before the accident. It does not have an engine. The trailer is shot.

The boat is at a yard near Beaufort SC. It should be a good project for anyone with the necessary skills and a way to move it.

Any reasonable offer will be accepted and any unreasonable offers will be seriously considered.

email Manuel Vega
m3vega@hotmail.com


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I purchased Albin Vega #3175 this summer. I never got to sail it.
I was trailering it down to South Florida before Thanksgiving. A tire blew, the boat flipped on it’s side and was damaged on the starboard side. See pictures attached. The boat is fixable but I do not have the skills and the cost of hiring professionals is not feasible.
It was in decent shape before the accident. It does not have an engine. The trailer is shot.
The boat is at a yard near Beaufort SC. It should be a good project for anyone with the necessary skills and a way to move it.
Any reasonable offer will be accepted and any unreasonable offers will be seriously considered. 
email Manuel Vega 
m3vega@hotmail.com


 
V1331 Walkabout (Ex Sin Tascha)
SOLD!
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Walkabout
(formerly Peter Jacobs' SIN TACHA) is for sale.  

We bought  WALKABOUT from Peter in March, 2013 and have planned and equipped her for extensive sailing adventures.  We recently completed a three month+ cruise to the northern end of Vancouver Island and through the San Juans, Gulf Islands, and the rugged, breathtaking Broughtons.

Sadly, age-related health problems for both captain and mate have convinced us to make the painful decision allow someone else to enjoy our lovely little ship.

CONTACT:  John Matthews: oldnewfie1@me.com

Asking $18000.  We bought Walkabout last year for $16000 and have upgraded her far beyond any expectation of recovering all the costs (see Recent Upgrades)

RECENT UPGRADES:

Rigging & Mast, and Deck Upgrades (April/May 2014 – all work by Port Townsend Rigging, Lisa Vizzini):

  • New standing rigging include pins and turnbuckles
  • New main halyard
  • New PTR-design mainsail lazyjacks installed on mast and boom
  • New main boom topping lift designed and installed
  • Lifelines inspected and found secure for at least two more seasons
  • (2) new Lewmar 30 self-tailing sheet winches installed in cockpit
  • (2) existing Andersen 12ST self-tailing winches moved from cockpit and installed on mast for main and jib halyards
  • New wiring race installed inside mast
  • New ABYC wiring installed from step to masthead for new steaming light and new masthead tricolor with LED anchor light
  • New VHF coax cable run from masthead antenna to VHF radio position in main cabin, continuous run with new end fittings
Hull Upgrades (April/May 2014 – all work done by Bottoms Up Marine Services, Port Townsend,  Joe VonVolkli:

  • Bottom stripped to gelcoat and two, 2-part white epoxy barrier coats applied (no blistering or damage)
  • One black “sanding warning†coat applied over barrier coats
  • Two coats of new antifouling applied over warning coat
  • New cutless bearing installed
  • New prop shaft sacrificial zinc replaced
  • Hull topsides cleaned and waxed
  • Remove damaged and corroded swim ladder from transom
Electrical Upgrades (2013 and 2014, as noted, all work by Yacht Systems Solutions, Dennis Hilling):

AC 120V Shore Power 2013:

  • Installed shore power with a Blue Seas AC control panel for 120V /30Amp with two cabin GFCI outlets and battery charger circuit
  • Installed new stainless steel shore power receptacle on coaming
  • Installed new 120V galvanic isolator on shore power line
  • Installed new multi-bank, automatic battery charger
  • Engine Hour Meter and Solar Panel Regulator Moved to Panel
DC Power Upgrade - 2014:
  • Replaced original buss bars and fuse blocks replaced with a Blue Seas DC 13-position circuit breaker panel for onboard DC electrics.   
  • Added (2) plug-in outlets for charging phones and laptops.

 

 

Miscellaneous Upgrades By Owner:

  • 2013- New Racor fuel filter and in-line priming bulb installed
  • 2013 - new Ritchie bulkhead steering compass installed to replace original steering compass mounted in bridge deck over engine (leaked)
  • 2013 - New Jabsco Compact manual head
  • 2013 - New in-line charcoal water filter on water line between main water tank and galley sink foot pump.  Spare filter element on board in spares
  • 2013 – New gimbaled oil lamp on main bulkhead in cabin
  • 2013 - (3) teak magazine racks installed in main cabin
  • 2014 – New AGM house and starter batteries.  Battery charger re-set for AGM charge mode
  • 2014  - (2) 12v cabin fans installed
  • NEW May 2014 masthead tricolor navigation light installed with wiring by PTR
  • April/May 2014  new flag halyards, new flag halyard blocks on spreaders, and new flag halyard cleats on upper shrouds
  • April/May 2014 LED bulbs installed in all 3 deck running lights
  • 2014 - Storage access ports with finger holes cut into main salon seat bottoms, installed with hardwood reinforcements running athwartship, which also eliminated flexing of the seats
  • Beckson screw-in deck plate in cockpit sole for access to Racor fuel filter without removing sole
  • Beckson screw-in deck plate (clear) in main bulkhead for galley ventilation and light
  • Beckson screw-in deck plate to replace original compass cutout in bridge deck
  • Brass cabin thermometer (2014) installed on starboard main bulkhead
  • Custom stove shelf built to raise stove to more comfortable height
Vessel Description:

Albin Vega sloop, hull # 1331 (Manufactured in Sweden, 1971)

USCG Documentation No. 1247952 (documented in 2014)

Washington State 2015 Registration Number: WN 6492 SA

LOA: 27’

Beam: 8’

Draft: 3’ 10â€

Displacement:  approx. 5100 lbs.

Berthed at Port Orchard Marina, WA

 

RECENT HAULOUTS AND SURVEY:

3/26/2013 -  Haulout at Yacht Haven Marina, Port Townsend, WA

3/27/2013 -  Full Marine survey completed.  Copy on board.

4/24/2014 – Haulout at Yacht Haven Marina, Port Townsend, WA.  Bottom stripped, epoxy barrier coats and new anti-fouling, standing rigging replaced, cutless bearing replaced, new mast wiring and wiring race, new coax, electrical upgrades, etc.

OTHER INCLUDED WITH VESSEL:

Engine: 
  • Yanmar 2GMF freshwater cooled two-cylinder diesel.  Rated 13HP.  The engine is in good condition for age, runs well, and is very clean.   It consumes approx. 1.75 liters (about 0.46 gallons) of fuel per hour at about 2600 RPM/5.5 kts.
  • Vetus exhaust in excellent condition
  • Previous owner reports that injectors were serviced in 2008, but I am doing this from memory. The date is in the engine log on board
  • Excellent engine access is through the companionway and through the removable cockpit sole
  • 2013 – new Racor water-separator fuel filter installed, supplements original, primary fuel filter on engine.  Installed in-line primer bulb at tank
  • May 2104 - Engine raw water pump impeller and water pump gasket replaced
  • May 2014 - Engine alternator belt and raw water pump belt replaced
Fuel Tank:  

  • 32 liters (approx. 8.4 gallons) for approx. 18.25 hours running time at 2600 RPM.
  • Spare fuel jerrycans (1 – 5 gallon, 1- 2 ½ gallon) are included (with the good spouts!)  All new 2013/2014
  • Previous owner had the fuel tank cleaned and pressure tested.
Batteries:  2014 -  New AGM batteries installed consisting of two 6-volt house batteries  and one 12-volt starter battery, wired to master switch.

Water:
  • Approx. 14 gallons in factory tank beneath V-berth, deck fill in bow
  • In-line charcoal filter installed in tank outlet line, 2014.  Spare element on board


Sails:  

  • :>Main: full-battened, loose-footed main with three reef points
  • :>2nd Main: (original) for boom roller reefing
  • :>Working Jib: 100% on Harken roller furler
  • :>Genoa Jib: 140% for furler
  • :>Nylon Drifter
  • :>Nylon Cruising Spinnaker
  • :>Spare furler foil section new in box
  • :>Sails in serviceable condition
Interior:

  • :>Original wood throughout.  Very clean, with less-than-expected wear for age.
  • :>Standard Vega layout with galley aft P&S, salon settees P&S forward of galley, head and hanging locker opposite amidships, V-berth and anchor locker forward.
  • :>Surprising amounts of storage under salon berths, behind salon seat backs, in galley, in lockers next to head, in hanging locker opposite head, under V-berths P&S, and under V-berth cushion.
Cockpit:

  • :>Standard Vega three seat hatches provide large amounts of storage.  
  • :>Fuel tank and fuel control valve, Groco engine raw water filter, and the raw water seacock are located in the starboard seat locker
  • :>Starter battery, battery charger and galvanic isolator are located in port seat locker
  • :>Stern anchor, spare parts bin located located in lazarette.
  • :>Racor water-separator fuel filter located to port under cockpit sole
  • :>Cockpit cushions, by previous owner.
Misc. Electronics and Navigation:
  • :>(2013) Standard Horizon mod. GX2150 VHF radio with AIS and DSC(see NOTE 1 about  MMSI number)
  • :>(2013) Ritchie Navigator BN-2 bulkhead steering compass
  • :>(2013) Garmin GPSMap 78sc handheld GPS (GPS tracking and connect to VHF for AIS data, cable provided) with added chip for Canadian waters
  • :>(2014) Ram 3 remote microphone for Standard Horizon GX2150
  • :>(2014) Garmin 441s chartplotter with new transducer
  • :>(2014) West Marine stereo and speakers with Bluetooth.  Stereo is XM-ready. XM antenna not deployed.  XM requires subscription
  • :>(2) solar panels wired through a charge controller(came with boat).  Charge controller mounted on electrical panel.  Solar panels work great.
NOTE 1:  The new owner must re-register the MMSI number and update the emergency contact info.

Safety:

  • :>(2) lifejackets under cockpit seat locker lids
  • :>Lifesling Overboard Rescue System on stern rail
  • :>(2) West Marine throwable flotation cushions (2014)
  • :>Air horn and spare air canister (2013)
  • :>Rule 320 electric bilge pump in bilge hard wired to 12V system
  • :>Whale manual bilge pump accessible from cockpit, with strum box
  • :>(3) fire extinguishers, all tested and certified in 2014
  • :>Flares kit
  • :>All USCG placards
Ground tackle and docking:

  • :>Main anchor: Bruce (made in Belgium) 10 kg.  with 50’ ¼†chain and 200’ ½†nylon rode
  • :>Stern/spare Anchor: Danforth 14 lb. with 25’ ¼†chain and 150’ ½†nylon rode in lazarette.
  • :>Dock lines: (4) dock lines with sewn leather anti-chafe on each line (new 2013)
  • :>Fenders: (4) fenders, (3 NEW in 2014).
Projects Not Completed:

The deck needs to be painted and the canvas (dodger, sail cover and weather cloths) should be restitched.

Odds and Ends:

  • :>Miscellaneous cleaning supplies, spare lines, boathook, bucket,  soap, sponges, radar reflector (DAVIS, new 2014), spare stove alcohol, spare lamp oil, wicks, and globe
  • :>Engine oil change pump
  • :>Various spare lines, odds and sods
  • :>Various engine spares including belts, oil and fuel filter spares, washers, misc. hoses, impeller, engine and transmission oil, funnels, oil absorption pads, spare drinking water filter element, etc.
  •  
  • :>Zip-on bimini-type top (by previous owner)
  • :>All cabin lights converted to LED bulbs by previous owner
  • :>Red LED chart light on flex shaft, starboard aft main bulkhead.
  • :>Custom wood fuel “dip stickâ€
  • :>Fuel and water deck fills key
  • :>Custom (by previous owner) propane bottle stowage locker aft, with overboard drain, for cabin heater
  • :>Force 10 propane Cozy Cabin heater with approx 11 lb. propane bottle (see item above) by previous owner
  • :>Plastimo radar reflector (spare)
  • :>Magma stainless propane barbeque with cover (2014)
  • :>Head holding tank and deck pumpout  fitting (by previous owner)
  • :>V-berth filler cushion
  • :>Nicro Day/Night Plus Solar Vents (2) –“ one over head compartment by previous owner, one in forward hatch (2014)
  • :>Milltech SR-161 AIS receiver and antenna with USB-to-serial adapter; compatible with various marine nav apps (I use GPSNavX on a Mac as backup to the AIS on the VHF).  
  • :>NEW June 2014 Tillerpilot TP32  (new ABYC wiring  run from DC panel to Tillerpilot connector in cockpit)
  • :>Origo 2-burner alcohol galley stove
  • :>All (4) bronze seacocks in galley (sink drain), head (intake and outflow), and engine raw water intake.
  • :>Equipment catalogs and owner’s manuals
  • :>Vega burgee

 

SV Griffin, V1790 in NW Washington
SOLD

Albin Vega sailboat "Griffin"
Griffin, V1690
Click the photo above for more info and pics.  email Tom Rose

Located in Bellingham, WA,
Katia Sophia is a fine example of the Albin Vega, featuring:
LoFrans windlass, Bruce anchor. Radar and Wind vane. Force 10 heat. Brass bulkhead lamp. Force 10 cooktop. Split galley. Updated breaker panel.  Just 450 hours on new Beta engine. New transmission, exhaust, prop, shaft, etc. Tiller steering, dry cockpit.



SOLD

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1975 Vega in Milwaukee, WI
SOLD

Sailboat on trailer
Volvo Marine engine in Vega
Original Engine
fore deck fittings
Double anchor roller
modified interior
Custom Navigator's Station
1975 Albin Vega


The Albin Vega is a robust and solidly built 27 ft cruiser with an excellent reputation for sailing performance and seaworthiness. This particular Albin Vega is in good condition with upgrades designed for the single-handed, blue water sailor, including: lines run aft, slab reefing, stow-able lazy jacks, self-tailing winches, solar panel, furling headsail, Standard Horizon VHF with AIS/GPS output to laptop, new double lifelines, new head/stainless steel tank, LEDs inside and out, propane grill, new fuse panel, running rigging new in 2009, stereo with iPod dock, Xantrex 2000W inverter/charger, Nav Station and custom cradle .  It has been fresh water sailed for at least the last 20 years, was in storage for 13 years prior to our purchase and undergoes maintenance and upgrades in a covered shed in the winter.  She comes with a variety of sails for furler or hanks, both of which are included in the sale.  (Pictures available upon request.)


The 27 foot Albin Vega is ranked 5th out of 20 boats for seaworthiness and was included in John Vigors book,"Twenty Small Sailboats To Take You Anywhere".


Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:


Engines
Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Volvo
Engine Model: MD6A
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Hours: unknown
Propeller: 2 blade propeller
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Engine(s) Total Power: 9 HP


Accommodations
An easy working interior for passage making or inland water cruising.  Sink and ice box to starboard, followed by a 6 foot 2 inch berth going forward.  A new (2011) Jabsco head and stainless steel tank forward of the berth.  Wet locker is across from the berth to port, with a smaller berth aft and a Nav station aft of the berth.  Ample V-berth configuration sleeps two adults easily.  Original cabin table is also usable in the cockpit.




Galley
• Sink w/manual water pump
• Ice box


Electronics
• Standard Horizon VHF with AIS/GPS output via USB
• Standard speed and depth instruments
• Fusion Stereo with iPod dock and satellite radio capable


Electrical
• 12V electrical panel with 120V switch
• 120V shore power inlet and 35 foot cord
• 2000W Prosine Inverter/charger
• 2 house (starboard locker) / 1 starting (under tiller) bank
• Newer (2009) fuse panel, 3-way and shore power switches
• LED lights inside and out
• Solar panel


Sails & Rigging
• Full batten main w/2 reef points (excellent condition)
• Partial batten main w/2 reef points (refurbished in 2011)
• Roller furler
• 155 and 135 for furler
• 155, 135, 100, 60 and storm jib with hanks (forestay included)
• Cruising Spinnaker
• 1 x 19 wire standing rigging
• Running rigging (2010)
• Slab reefing
• In-mast halyards
• Stow-able lazy jacks


Engine
• MD-6A 9 hp Volvo diesel
• Fuel tank in port locker


Ground tackle
• 22 lb. Delta w/ 100 feet 1/4 hi-test chain and 200 feet nylon rode
• 14 lb. Danforth style anchor w/ 16 feet chain and 150 feet nylon rode
• FX-16 Fortress
• Dinghy mushroom anchor
 

Safety
• Bow rollers
• Lifesling
• Life preservers (4)
• Man Overboard pole
• (1) safey harness
• Distress flares
• Air horn
• Fire extinguisher
• Double lifelines - uncoated (2012)


Extras
• New Jabsco head and 14 gal stainless steel tank (2010)
• Lewmar 8 Winches on cabin top
• Lewmar 16 self-tailing sheet winches
• 4 docklines
• Propane Grill
• Nav station
• Jib Bag
• Avon Redcrest 8' inflatable dinghy - WHAT DO WE HAVE?
• Boat hook
• Spinaker pole
• Brass clock and barometer
• Some cockpit cushions
• Bell
• Kerosene lantern
• Custom cradle




Vega 275 Bristol, Maine
SOLD!


Condition:
Used:
Year: 1971
Rigging: ss Make: Albin
Keel: full Model: Vega
Trailer: Not Included Type: sloop
Use: Salt Water Length (feet): 27
Engine Type: None Beam (feet): 8
For Sale By: Myles Manns Hull Material: frp
Hull ID Number: 275

Boat is pretty stock. head and inboard have been removed. Outboard bracket on transom. Rig and sails look good. Deck has crazing in gelcoat. Window rubber has shrunk from age and inner fabric liner has been removed. Interior has been left stock has table, one modification was the addition of a fold up berth on portside settee. Please contact me with any questions. Selling local and reserve the right to pull listing if it sells. Boat is located in Bristol Maine 04564.

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"Rain Dog" V2417 - Juneau, Alaska
SOLD

1974 Albin Vega 27.  Hull 24170774.  Basic original condition.  No damage history or indication.  Moving, must sell.  Very good condition.  New bottom paint, deck paint, battery, complete electrical system, main sail, lines, deck and bottom paint last year.  Depth finder, autopilot, stove, sink, head.  Outfitted as offshore cruiser.  Genoa, jib, and storm sail.  Extra anchor.  Original Volvo Penta engine and drive train.  Oil analysis indicates high wear, however, engine runs good and does not smoke or use oil.    Very solid.  $10,000 or best offer by 6/12/10.  Contact Brock Weidner at 907-321-3855 or LawNorth2000@yahoo.com.

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"Julie" V2537 - Channel Islands Harbor, CA
SOLD

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Member Paul Hermanson writes:

I have owned the boat for ten years.  A previous owner had outfitted the boat for cruising.  A standard joke when I take friends sailing is that something will need repair  and I will rummage around in a lazarette or a locker below and appear with a replacement part.  When asked where I got it the answer is invariably "It came with the boat!"
 
Sale of the boat will include everything that comes on the boat.  It is a garage full of equipment.  In fact my advice is to do what I did.  Empty the boat and then re-stow and label the location of every imaginable piece of equipment or replacement part.  I truly believe you could literally provision with food and water and embark on a cruise!
 
I'm mellowing with age and like time share vacations! I can get my sailing fix by chartering anywhere in the world!
 
 
Specs and Equipment:
 
Hull:                                       #2537
Name:                                    Julie
Location:                                Channel Islands Harbor, Mandalay Bay, Oxnard, CA
Thru-hulls:                              5 Marine grade bronze w/seacocks
Engine:                                   Yanmar2GM20 dsl  rebuilt w/80hrs showing
2 years ago I was out solo in weather between Anacapa and Santa Cruz.  My mainsail blew out and a following sea backed up the engine exhaust.  Caught with only a headsail and being blown down the coast I maydayed and the Coast Guard towed me in.
(Rather nice to find that after the automatic inspection by the Coast Guard my only violation was outdated fire extinguishers and
and emergency flares).  Additional addendum:  despite my foolishness "Julie" to care of me.  She never felt unseaworthy.  I called mayday as I didn't relish being blown down the coast all night with only my headsail.

Electrical:                                  12V DC
                                                Heart 21-120 inverter
Spars and Rigging:                     Aluminum deck stepped w/tabernacle system
                                                Standing rigging:  1x19 SS wire, stainless turnbuckles, pelican hook tabernacle       releases. (This is one solid reliable tabernacle system.)
                                                Running rigging:  Main is all rope.  Headsail and boom lift are original rope and wire.
                                                Headsail: Harkin furling system (1992)
Sails:                                        Brand new triple jiffy reefed main
                                                Genoa on furler with new UV protective cover
                                                Genoa (hank on)
                                                Storm jib (hank on)
                                                Steadying sail
Deck Equipment:                       Winches: Lewmar 2 #16 2 speed aft (I reconditioned)
                                                2 lever action halyard winches at mast
Anchors:                                   Bow, 25# CQR, 140' 1/4"chain, 200' 1/2" rope
                                                Stern, Brand new fortress 40' 1/4" chain, 200' rope
Tender:                                     West Marine 200? Inflatable (Really a one man dinghy, but easily inflated with in the cockpit.)
                                                Honda BF2D outboard motor. (Sweet, gasoline, aircooled)
                                                2 man inflatable kayak
 
Navigation Equipment:  Compasses: 1 in cockpit, 2 mounted below
                                                GPS: Garmin handheld
                                                Fathometer: Seafarer flasher (This is on its last legs, needs replacing)
                                                Auto pilot: Autohelm 800
                                                Local charts and guides
Head:                                       Groco manual (No holding tank)
Miscellanous:                             Brand new dodger
                                                Brand new mainsail cover
                                                Gimballed one burner propane hanging cooking unit (Use Coleman bottles)
                                                Original Kenyon stove needs refurbishing (I don't use)
                                                Propane barbeque grill
                                                V berth has memory foam attached to original foam cushions for a very comfy bed.
                                                Stern hawse pipe with chain and rope fed into mesh anchor bag hanging in stern lazarette (My own piece of handywork!)
                                                Stern anchor roller
$$$$$$:                                    $15000 firm.  I stole the boat for $14000 ten years ago.  There is easily $10000 of beyond basic Vega upgrades on this vessel.  Come out with me for an overnight to the Channel Islands and I am convinced that "Julie" will win your heart.

CONTACT:
Paul Hermanson

 
"Wind Rose" Vega #2216 - Oak Harbor, WA
SOLD

sailboat
"Wind Rose" Vega#2216
1974 Albin Vega 27' . Asking $8,000
 
This boat is in good condition and ready to sail away. Many sails- 2 mains, working jib, genoa, storm jib, and crusing spinniker.

Original volvo-penta MD6A 10 hp diesel - 1176 hours on the clock- runs fine.

New 2008 additions include: shore power, dual battery charger, electric bilge pump and depth sounder/chart plotter.

Out of water survey done Aug 2, 2008.

Call 360-675-4909 Ray Keller or email srkeller2@comcast.net

Vega #1590, City Zoo - Friday Harbor, WA

SOLD




We have loved this cozy, classic Swedish sailboat for 24 years, but health issues have made this decision for us.

Proven offshore and coastal cruiser (previous/original owner sailed her to New Zealand, Australia, Tahiti, Hawaii and back to the Northwest. Then shipped her to Florida and sailed to Iceland. Then trucked the boat to Seattle and sailed to Aleutians and Russian border).

  • New 13 hp Beta Marine diesel engine (82 hours)
  • Fully-battened main and roller furling jib
  • 2-Lewmar 16 and 2-Lewmar 30 two speed, self-tailing winches
  • Dodger with grab rails in good condition
  • Hydrovane self-steering vane
  • Port and starboard salon berths convert to king-sized bed!
  • Updated cabin interior, salon and forepeak cabin cushions redone
  • Replaced foam-backed hull insulation
  • Ice box & 2-burner Primus Stove
  • USCG Documented vessel
Beam: 8' 0"
Draft: 3' 10"
Tonnage: Gross 6/Net 5
Designer: Per Brohal
Where built: Kristinehamn, Sweden
Builder: Albin Marine
Hull: Fiberglass, #1590
Prop: 3 blade, 13 x 7 RH bronze
Mast: Anodized aluminum
Gimballed brass lamps
Newport Dickinson heater and much more.

Offered at US$12,500

CALL San Juan Island Marine Center, 360-378-6202
or email, mitzi@rockisland.com

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Shiva, Vega 1707

SOLD


Vega 1707 Shiva
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East Coast Project Vega with Trailer
SOLD


Ukiyo, Vega hull #377, has been stored on her trailer for ten years.  It is time someone set her right and put her back in her element with wind in her sails.  David knows that that will not be him so he his offering her, complete with trailer for only $1500.
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Ukiyo is located in Groton, MA.  David can be contacted via email to arrange a showing.