2001 Albemarle 280 XF – Twin MerCruiser 350 MAGs
If you’re looking for a serious offshore-capable fishing boat with a reputation for exceptional ride quality, durability, and fishability, this 2001 Albemarle 280 XF deserves your attention. Freshwater-kept since new and powered by twin MerCruiser 5.7L 350 MAG engines with approximately 840 hours, this vessel has been well cared for and is ready for its next owner.
Albemarle has long been known for building some of the toughest and best-riding boats in its class. The 280 XF features a deep-V hull that delivers a soft, confident ride in rough water while maintaining excellent stability at rest. Whether you’re targeting salmon on the Great Lakes, heading offshore, or enjoying a weekend cruise with family and friends, the 280 XF offers a versatile platform that excels in a variety of conditions.
This freshwater-only example benefits from several desirable upgrades and features, including Bennett trim tabs for enhanced ride control and efficiency, an onboard battery charger for convenient shore power charging, and professionally installed rudder extensions and balancing by DB Marine, improving low-speed handling and overall performance.
The spacious cockpit provides plenty of room for fishing and entertaining, while the well-appointed cabin offers overnight accommodations, making this a true multi-purpose vessel. With Albemarle’s renowned build quality, dependable twin 350 MAG power, and a freshwater history, opportunities like this don’t come along often.
Highlights
- Twin MerCruiser 5.7L 350 MAG engines
- Approximately 840 hours
- Bennett Trim Tabs
- Onboard Battery Charger
- Rudder Extensions & Balancing by DB Marine
- Deep-V Albemarle hull design
- Spacious fishing cockpit
- Comfortable cabin accommodations
- Legendary Albemarle ride quality and construction
- Trailer included
Features & EquipmentPower & Performance
- Twin MerCruiser 5.7L 350 MAG gasoline inboards
- Approximately 840 engine hours
- Freshwater-only use
- Hydraulic steering
- Bennett hydraulic trim tabs
- Rudder extensions and balancing by DB Marine
- Battery charger
- Dual-engine reliability and performance
- Deep-V offshore hull design
Cockpit & Fishing Features
- Large self-bailing cockpit
- In-deck insulated fish boxes
- Transom fish box/storage compartment
- Coaming bolsters
- Cockpit tackle storage
- Raw-water washdown
- Cockpit lighting
- Wide side decks
- Stainless steel handrails
- Non-skid fiberglass deck surfaces
Helm & Navigation
- Adjustable captain’s helm seat
- Companion seating
- Full instrumentation
- Compass
- Electronics mounting area
Cabin Accommodations
- Forward V-berth with filler cushion
- Convertible dinette
- Sleeping accommodations for four
- Enclosed marine head
- Holding tank system
- Vanity with sink
- Pressurized freshwater system
- Galley sink
- Refrigerator/icebox
- Storage cabinets and shelving
- Interior lighting
- Opening ports and ventilation hatches
Deck & Exterior
- Anchor locker
- Stainless steel bow rail
- Stainless steel cleats
- Heavy-duty hardware throughout
- Swim platform
- Swim ladder
- Cockpit courtesy lighting
Construction
- Hand-laid fiberglass construction
- Solid fiberglass bottom
- Foam-cored hull sides and decks
- Heavy-duty stringer system
- Renowned Albemarle offshore build quality
- Deep-V hull with exceptional rough-water performance
This is an excellent opportunity to own one of the most respected express fishing boats ever built—combining offshore capability, comfort, and proven reliability in a freshwater-kept package. Trailer included. Contact us today for additional details or to schedule a showing











