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Albin 40 Trawler

Built 1987–1993

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About the Albin 40 Trawler

Researched from public sources for this model. Any individual boat may have been modified or repowered — confirm before relying on any figure.

Illustration of a Albin 40 Trawler
Illustration, not a photo of this model. AI-generated illustration of a typical twin-engine flybridge trawler.
Built
1987–1993
Length
40.25 ft
Waterline
34.17 ft
Beam
13.67 ft
Draft
3.5 ft
Displacement
26,000 lb
Hull / keel
semi-displacement
Propulsion
inboard
Water
180 gal
Holding
50 gal
Bow thruster
often added later
Steering
hydraulic
Tank capacities — where the figures come from
  • Fuel unknown
    “two 160 gallon side tanks and one 80 gallon center (day) tank” — search excerpt, albinowners.net · “400 gallons of fuel” — search excerpt (1980 (listed as Albin 40 Trawler)), boattrader.com · “Fuel: 250 US Gal each, 500 US Gal Total – 2 tanks” — broker listing (1987), mapleleafyachtsales.com
    An owner in the Albin Owners Group describes tanks of 160, 160 and 80 gal, 400 in all, matching our earlier figure; a 1987 double-cabin listing describes two 250 gal tanks (500). The trawler, double-cabin and sundeck layouts may differ, and there's no builder document.
  • Water 180 gal
    “Fresh Water: 180 US Gal – 2 aluminum tanks” — broker listing (1987), mapleleafyachtsales.com · “220 gallons of water” — search excerpt (1980), boattrader.com
    A 1987 listing supports 180 gal; a listing dated 1980 says 220, possibly for a different Albin 40 variant. There's no builder source.
  • Holding 50 gal
    “50Gal Holding” — broker listing (1987), mapleleafyachtsales.com · “a 50-gallon holding tank” — search excerpt (1980), boattrader.com
    Two listings agree with our earlier figure of 50 gal; there's no builder source.
  • Water heater unknown
    No builder document, review or listing with a heater size found.

Tanks are often replaced or added on older boats — check the tank labels or a survey for yours.

Thrusters and steering — where this comes from
  • Bow thruster often added later
    “1987 Albin 40 Double Cabin Flybridge Trawler | 135Hp Ford Lehman Diesel | Bow & Stern Thruster” — search excerpt (1987), mapleleafyachtsales.com · “Albin Yachts 40 Trawler ... New Hydraulic steering. 2 years ago. Bow Thruster” — search excerpt, boats-boats-boats.com
    Two separate boats for sale carry bow thrusters, and no builder document was found. The 1987 boat's YachtWorld listing is the same boat.
  • Stern thruster unknown
    The 1987 boat with a bow thruster also has a stern thruster, and an Albin Owners Group member reports a hydraulic Dickson stern thruster added by a previous owner on a single-engine 1983 Albin 40 trunk cabin (possibly a different 40 variant). That isn't enough to say how they were fitted.
  • Steering hydraulic
    “I have no steering on the upper helm in my Albin 40 trawler. ... I'm not sure of the brand of steering but it had a cyli” — owners' association, albinowners.net · “I have the "Capilano" system which has an adjusting knob below the wheel. (owner of a 1983 Albin 40 trunk cabin)” — owners' association (1983), albinowners.net
    Albin Owners Group members report two-station hydraulic steering on their 40s (reservoir behind lower helm); one 1983 owner's Hynautic Capilano with adjustable stroke is too few to set a brand. Our earlier 1987-93 twin-engine 40 Trawler may be confused with the older single-engine 40 trunk cabin/double cabin; the 1987 listing has one Ford Lehman.

Thrusters and steering are often replaced — check the units on your boat before ordering parts.

Sources disagree on fuel tank — left blank rather than guessed.

Two-stateroom galley-down double-cabin trawler; the Albin 40 Sundeck is the same boat with a full-width aft deck. A single 135 hp Lehman was once standard but most have twin 135s (10 knots cruise) or later twin 210 hp Cummins (12 knots). Deep skeg protects props and rudders. Not a low-maintenance boat.

Engines fitted

Boats of the same model can differ — check which engines yours actually has before ordering parts.

Generator

On the Albin Owners Group an Albin 40 Trawler owner mentions an 8 kW generator (one boat, make not stated). Denison's PowerBoat Guide summary for the sister 40 Sundeck has no equipment details.

Known problems for this model

No well-sourced problem reports found yet.

Engines & parts

Ford Lehman 135 / SP135 (2725E) parts: good

Factory standard engine — you entered “Ford Lehman 135”

Based on the later Ford 'Dover' 2725E 6.2 L naturally aspirated six (Ford built the Dover series 1982–1994, then Otosan/Dovertech to 2005). Parts are sold by the same Lehman specialists as the 120; American Diesel lists spare-parts sheets and Go2marine stocks cooling parts, heat exchangers and elbows for the 135. Do not assume 120 (2715E) and 135 (2725E) internals interchange.

Parts sources: American Diesel Corp, Go2marine (Ford Lehman parts collection)

Maker’s service schedule (14)
Engine oil & filter change200 hrs
“Every 200 hours of operation ..... Change Engine Oil & Filter. And Transmission Oil.” — manufacturer (1987), marinedieselbasics.com
Fuel filters & water separator200 hrs or 1 yr
“should be replaced once each season or at least each 200 hours (which ever comes first) under normal conditions” — manufacturer (1987), marinedieselbasics.com
Raw-water pump impeller200 hrs
“Every 200 hours of operation ..... Replace raw water pump impeller.” — manufacturer (1987), marinedieselbasics.com
Coolant replacement & freeze-point test1,200 hrs
“Every 1200 hours of operation ..... Flush cooling system. Replace anti-freeze.” — manufacturer (1987), marinedieselbasics.com
Exhaust mixing elbow inspection200 hrs
“Every 200 hours of operation ..... Check exhaust components for leaks.” — manufacturer (1987), marinedieselbasics.com
Transmission fluid change
Borg Warner gearbox
200 hrs or 1 yr
“Change oil every 200 hours of operation or at least once each season under normal conditions” — manufacturer (1987), marinedieselbasics.com
Transmission fluid change
PRM/Newage gearbox
200 hrs
“After 25 hours running: Drain all oil from the gearbox and refill with one of the recommended lubricants.” — manufacturer (1987), marinedieselbasics.com
Transmission fluid change
Twin Disc gearbox
1,000 hrs or 6 mo
“The period between oil changes is 1000 hours of operation or 6 months, whichever occurs first.” — manufacturer (1987), marinedieselbasics.com
Check idling speed200 hrs
“Every 200 hours of operation ..... Check idling speed, adjust if required.” — manufacturer (1987), marinedieselbasics.com
Check coolant and oil hoses200 hrs
“Every 200 hours of operation ..... Check condition of all coolant and oil hoses.” — manufacturer (1987), marinedieselbasics.com
Check engine mount bolts200 hrs
“Every 200 hours of operation ..... Check all engine mount bolts.” — manufacturer (1987), marinedieselbasics.com
Replace thermostats3,600 hrs
“Every 3600 hours of operation ..... Replace thermostats.” — manufacturer (1987), marinedieselbasics.com
Replace Borg Warner transmission oil cooler
Borg Warner gearbox
1,200 hrs
“Suggested replacement time is at 1200 hours.” — manufacturer, img1.wsimg.com
Inspect drive damper2,500 hrs
“Inspect your drive damper if you have more than 2500 hours on the engine.” — manufacturer, img1.wsimg.com
Service part numbers (9)
Oil filter
engines built before the 1987 change (original filter)
Lehman 2N50
“11 1 2N50 FILTER (Engine Oil Cooler Assembly D196/D197, SP90 / 135)” — manufacturer, marinesurveyorontario.com
Oil filter
1987-on engines (larger capacity, revised fitment)
Lehman 2N53
“DURING 1987 A NEW OIL FILTER OF LARGER CAPACITY ... THIS IS PART No. 2N53” — manufacturer, marinesurveyorontario.com · “Oil Filter 2N53 LM - P12-R105 P11-88” — dealer, lancingmarine.com
Fuel filter Ford 6149717 × 2
“2 ALL 2 6149717 FUEL FILTER ELEMENTS” — manufacturer, marinesurveyorontario.com
Raw-water impeller Jabsco 1210-0001
“Breakdown of 2C48 Pump ... 9 1 1210-0001 IMPELLER” — manufacturer, marinesurveyorontario.com
Raw-water pump kit Jabsco SK239
“Service Kit SK239 - Comprising Key 7/8/9/17” — manufacturer, marinesurveyorontario.com
Drive belt Lehman 2B209
“15 1 2B209 VBELT (Alternator Assembly D144, M/N)” — manufacturer, marinesurveyorontario.com · “Alternator Accessory Drive V-Belt 2B209 2B209 - P11-51” — dealer, lancingmarine.com
Air filter Lehman 1F7
“12 1 1F7 FOAM ELEMENT (Plenum Chamber / Air Filter Assembly D1125, SP135)” — manufacturer, marinesurveyorontario.com · “Air strainer to replace 2H75 & 1F7 (PF136) (Whilst stocks last)” — dealer, lancingmarine.com
Zinc / anode Lehman EM21A
“25A 1 EM21A ZINC ANODE (Heat Exchanger Assembly D882/D883, SP135)” — manufacturer, marinesurveyorontario.com · “Anodes EM21A (Pack of 5) - - P11-18” — dealer, lancingmarine.com
Thermostat Lehman 2C35
“11 1 2C35 THERMOSTAT ... Modified / 12 1 1541317 GASKET” — manufacturer, marinesurveyorontario.com

From the engine maker’s parts lists, or two independent parts dealers. Numbers change with serial number and get superseded — check yours before ordering.

Cummins 6BT / 6BTA 5.9 parts: good

Factory optional engine — you entered “Cummins 6BT 5.9 (B210)”

Mechanically injected 5.9 L inline six from the Cummins B-series truck/industrial family, so base-engine parts are everywhere. Cummins still sells factory ReCon (remanufactured) marine 6BT/6BTA engines (152–210 hp ratings) with a 2-year/2000-hour warranty. Seaboard Marine is the best-known marine specialist, selling aftercooler/heat-exchanger service kits, upgraded raw water pumps and technical guidance; TAD also sells Cummins packages.

Parts sources: Seaboard Marine, Cummins (ReCon 6BT/6BTA), Diesel Pro Power

Common problems (2)
  • Aftercooler corrosion letting seawater into the intake cooling
    On the turbo-aftercooled 6BTA the seawater-cooled aftercooler core has vertical tubes and an aluminum housing that corrodes from condensate; a leak can put salt water into the cylinders and wreck the engine. Owners pull, clean, grease and pressure-test the core every few years and fit new O-rings.
    trawlerforum.com · sbmar.com
  • Heat exchanger and aftercooler service cooling
    Routine seawater-side service (O-rings, gaskets, zincs) is a recurring owner job; kits are sold for it and refilling coolant without trapping air is a common question.
    sbmar.com · sbmar.com
Service part numbers (5)
Oil filter Cummins 3937743
“| Oil Filter | 3937743 |” — dealer, marineenergy.com.au · “Cummins Oil Filter 3937743 Spin-on type, 3.66" outside diameter, 6.95" height” — dealer, dieselpro.com
Fuel filter
6BT 5.9 210 hp (CPL 742)
Fleetguard FF5052
Replaces FF42000, FS1251
“on-engine fuel filter with drain for all 6BT 210 B’s (CPL 742). Replaces the FF42000, FS1251.” — dealer, sbmar.com · “Cummins 6BT Fuel Filter 3931063 FF5052” — dealer, marineenergy.com.au
Fuel filter
late 6BTA (also late 4BTA and 6CTA)
Fleetguard FF5285
“Fleetguard FF5285 Fuel Filter – late 4BTA 6BTA and 6CTA’s” — dealer, sbmar.com · “Cummins 6BTA Fuel Filter 3890017 FF5285 ... suits late model Cummins 6BTA's, 6CTA8.3-M” — dealer, marineenergy.com.au
Raw-water impeller
seawater pump with 1-1/4 in hose ports (Sherwood M70/M71 type, early 4BT/6BT)
Sherwood 10615K
“Seawater Pump Impeller | **1-1/4" PORTS** 3908220 10615K” — dealer, marineenergy.com.au · “Cummins Marine Water Pump Impeller 10615K 2 9/16" diameter, 1 5/8" length” — dealer, dieselpro.com
Raw-water impeller
keyway-shaft pump, 2 in inlet / 1-3/4 in outlet, 11° offset flange (e.g. P1716/P1730 on 6BTA)
Sherwood 17000K
“**2" inlet & 1-3/4" outlet ports with 11° OFFSET flange** 17000K” — dealer, marineenergy.com.au · “Cummins Impeller for Key Shaft 17000K” — dealer, dieselpro.com

From the engine maker’s parts lists, or two independent parts dealers. Numbers change with serial number and get superseded — check yours before ordering.

Model sources (4)

hmy.com · albinowners.net · mapleleafyachtsales.com · albinowners.net

Other Albin models

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