ALBEMARLE SPORTFISHING BOATS 2009

I^^J Over thirty years ago Scott Harrell Sr., began a quest to design and build the ' strongest, most dependable, and best fishing boat imaginable. Founded on the notion that "if you want something done right, sometimes you just have to do it yourself," his complete unwillingness to accept anything less than the best for his customers attracted a team of some of the most talented and respected marine craftsmen in the industry, people who shared a driving passion to create boats that would establish completely new levels of excellence in ride, safety and fishability. In 1978, "Hull #1," a 24-foot...

Since our beginning, we have been driven by a passion to produce the world's best offshore fishing boats. Although there are many of the most admired boats customers tell us there are three main reasons they will never own any other boat SUPERIOR RIDE Let's face it, the most important factor in your enjoyment and safety on the open sea is the design and construction of the hull, and there is simply no other sportfishing boat in our category that can favorably compare to the durability, strength, ruggedness and especially the ride Albemarles are built on the foundation of the legendary Carolina...

Our boats are built by serious fishermen, for serious fishermen. We know what it is like to run 70 miles out to the canyons to chase tuna. We understand what you need when you're backing down on a marlin in the last five minutes of a tournament. We've been out there when the bite is on and the weather turns bad, but you really want to keep fishing. And we have built a boat to do all A hull that will let you fish safely on days when other boats are stuck at the dock. Wide open cockpits with plenty of room for you and your crew to work a fish. Spacious cabins that are comfortable and stylish. Plenty...

The number one reason that boaters and fishermen choose to purchase an Albemarle is because we deliver unmatched quality. • We deliver quality through the use of only the best components available. • We deliver quality through advanced construction techniques and testing. We realize that to own one of our boats is a considerable investment, and that is why we are committed to providing the best value to our customers. Here is just a sampling of the lengths we go to in order to ensure that every Albemarle is of the highest quality possible. DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION HULL DESIGN At the heart of every...

Using state-of-the-art Armorcoat® Gelcoat, vinylester and polyester resins, and the most up-to-date fiberglass materials, skilled laminators painstakingly hand-lay every aspect of the Albemarle hull. XL Marine Grade Fir stringers provide the infrastructure and backbone to the Albemarle Battlewagons. Although these stringers carry a lifetime guarantee, Albemarle standards require that each piece be fiberglass encapsulated before being glassed and bonded into the hull. In areas above the waterline on our 290XF and up, Baltec Coring is sandwiched between layers of fiberglass to provide increased...

8 Qua lit y Pa rts & Mat er i a ls Interiors On Deck At Albemarle, our cabinet shop provides quality, hand made wood interiors The helm of each Albemarle is strategically crafted by master carpenters with decades of woodworking experience. designed to provide easy view of all engine Selecting only the finest cherry, each and every piece is custom built, fit and finished gauges for the captain and crew. Indicator lights and manual override buttons for bilge with a level of care that is evident in the precision of the joinery and the deep satin pumps also add a sense of security for users. There...

When we say "Built to Fish" we mean it. Every Albemarle is factory equipped with an abundance of high-end fishing features usually reserved for much larger sportfishing boats. The cockpits are designed to be spacious and unobstructed with functionality and easy maintenance a priority. Integrated non-skid decks provide sure footing and the gunwales are designed at the right height for safely gaffing or tagging fish. On our 290XF and all larger models, the cockpit features a standard aluminum backing plate laminated into the deck for the easy addition of a fighting chair or rocket launcher. Every...

Qua lit y Assur a nce Albemarle insists on a level of quality testing and review that few other manufacturers aspire to. In addition to meeting or exceeding all National Marine Manufacturer’s Association (NMMA) and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standards, each and every boat that leaves our factory has successfully navigated a rigorous quality control process. At multiple checkpoints, our team of inspectors test and re-test more than 100 critical quality items and finally, take every boat on a thorough sea-trial. one- of -a-k ind per son a liz at ion White (Standard) 10-Year Transferable...

Lockable protection for your radio, documents and other valuables Perfectly designed for comfortable viewing of all your flush-mounted electronics 3. Tinted Safety Glass/ Powder Coated Windshield Easy on the eyes, minimizes risks of standard glass breakage, also reduces corrosion 4. Wood-Backed Anchor Points All bolts anchored into wood backing for superior strength and longer lasting hold 5. Baltec® Core/Sandwich Construction Strategically placed core material adds incredible strength while reducing weight 6. Shoebox Deck/Hull Assembly Sealed and through-bolted with 316L stainless steel fasteners...

THE FISHABILITY OF A 30' PLUS SPORTFISH FROM A 24' TO 26' TRAILERABLE. For the angler who desires the ultimate in a highly mobile fishing platform, the Albemarle trailerables, our 242, 248 and 268, are literally in a class by themselves. Hand built to a standard of ruggedness and dependability that is unrivaled in the industry, each of these boats delivers the ride, feel, and sea keeping characteristics of a boat ten feet larger. Much of this advantage is a direct result of Albemarle's unique Jackshaft Power System (JPS). Moving the engine forward places the weight and power in the center of...