[SOLD] 1973 Albin Vega - $10,000 - Panama

[tarkaadventures]

I'm selling Tarka, a 1973 Albin Vega, fully outfitted, full of gear, and with lots of upgrades and improvements that I made over the last two years in preparation to take her across the Pacific. Those plans have been forced to change for the time being, and it's time to find her a new owner instead.




Overall she's in great shape with only cosmetic imperfections, like chipping paint in a few small places on the deck and in the cockpit.



Overview:
Engine: Beta 14hp (<1300hrs)
Water: 60 gallons (3 integral tanks)
Fuel: 11 gallons
Solar: 250W
Batteries: 230AH House + Starter
Tender: 8ft Achilles w/ 5HP Mercury 2-stroke
Registration: USA
Location: Panama (Pacific side)

Improvements (over standard Vega)
-Strong 3/8"-thick leak-free acrylic windows, far superior to standard vega windows (2017)
-6mm rigging with Sta-lok terminals
-Stainless steel backing plates on shrouds (vs aluminum channel)
-2 additional 20 gallon integral water tanks to bring the standard 20-gallon capacity to 60
-Custom solar arch


Navigation, Power and Systems
-Standard Horizon GX2200 VHF with AIS Receiver (2017)
-SPOT (Gen 3) Tracker
-2 x Handheld VHF (one new 2017)
-ProStar 30 PWM Solar Charger (2017)
-ProStar 15 PWM Solar Charger (Backup)
-ProMite 5 Chrger (shore power)
-150W Kyocera panel on custom solar arch (2014)
-3 x 50W semi-flexibile solar panels (2017 and 2018)
-Dual TriColor and Anchor Masthead Light (2017)
-AquaAir 100 Towing Generator
-2 x 230AH 6v GC2 Batteries (2018)
-New starter battery (2019)
-Victron BMV-12 Battery Monitor (2018)
-300W Inverter

Sails, Rig, and Steering
-Mainsail with 3 reef points, heavy-duty Dacron, Doyle (2017)
-130% furling genoa with UV-strip and foam-luff, Ulman Sails (2017)
-150% genoa(fair), 100% jib (excellent), Storm Jib (new)
-Genneker (excellent)
-New shrouds and forestay (2017)
-New stainless steel backing plates for shrouds (2018)
-Navik Windvane
-ST-2000 Tiller Pilot
-ST-1000 Tiller Pilot

Anchoring
-130ft G40 8mm chain (2018)
-11kg Delta anchor (primary)
-11kg Bruce anchor (secondary)
-300ft of anchor rode (2 x 150ft nylon lines)
-20 feet of chain for second anchor

Galley
-Orenco two-burner alcohol stove
-12v Fridge, BD-50 compressor (2018)
-Pots, pans, dishes, silverware
-Fresh and saltwater foot pumps at the sink
-All the other galley essentials

Safety
-2 x ACR Personal Locator Beacons (2017, 2018)
-Ocean Safety 4-person Liferaft (2018)
-2 x Harnesses
-2 x Self-inflating Harnesses
-Inmarsat iSat Phone
-Large medical kit
-Climbing harness and ascenders

Tools
-Sewing machine
-Lots of tools and full socket set
-Cordless drill, Dremel, RO Sander, multimeter.
-Lots of adhesives, paints, fabric, etc.
-Rope splicing kit and speedy-stitcher
-Lots of SS nuts/bolts/rigging hardware etc.

Other Goodies
-A collection of essential boat books
-LED lighting throughout
-Lots of other items (just ask)




$10,000 firm

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Tarka'.

[Dulcesuenos]

I've seen this boat on the hard in curacao and again in Shelter bay, it's a great deal for the right person! Sorry to see your selling her...

[tarkaadventures]

Originally Posted by Dulcesuenos

I've seen this boat on the hard in curacao and again in Shelter bay, it's a great deal for the right person! Sorry to see your selling her...

Oh fun memories from the Curaçao boatyard. We stripped the bottom all the way down to the gelcoat, and then gave her a nice protective barrier of graphite impregnated epoxy before priming and painting. It was tough to paint over the epoxy coat, as it was pretty sexy.

[Beatle]

I've enjoyed your videos, I hope you'll be sailing again soon!

[tarkaadventures]

Originally Posted by Beatle

I've enjoyed your videos, I hope you'll be sailing again soon!

Still more episodes to come, and the Pacific still calls

[YachtBroker]

I've sold several of these and personally owned one. Great boat and this one looks well cared for, readily equipped and I think that is a great price.

[rmesfo]

Originally Posted by tarkaadventures

I'm selling Tarka, a 1973 Albin Vega, fully outfitted, full of gear, and with lots of upgrades and improvements that I made over the last two years in preparation to take her across the Pacific. Those plans have been forced to change for the time being, and it's time to find her a new owner instead.




Overall she's in great shape with only cosmetic imperfections, like chipping paint in a few small places on the deck and in the cockpit.



Overview:
Engine: Beta 14hp (<1300hrs)
Water: 60 gallons (3 integral tanks)
Fuel: 11 gallons
Solar: 250W
Batteries: 230AH House + Starter
Tender: 8ft Achilles w/ 5HP Mercury 2-stroke
Registration: USA
Location: Panama (Pacific side)

Improvements (over standard Vega)
-Strong 3/8"-thick leak-free acrylic windows, far superior to standard vega windows (2017)
-6mm rigging with Sta-lok terminals
-Stainless steel backing plates on shrouds (vs aluminum channel)
-2 additional 20 gallon integral water tanks to bring the standard 20-gallon capacity to 60
-Custom solar arch


Navigation, Power and Systems
-Standard Horizon GX2200 VHF with AIS Receiver (2017)
-SPOT (Gen 3) Tracker
-2 x Handheld VHF (one new 2017)
-ProStar 30 PWM Solar Charger (2017)
-ProStar 15 PWM Solar Charger (Backup)
-ProMite 5 Chrger (shore power)
-150W Kyocera panel on custom solar arch (2014)
-3 x 50W semi-flexibile solar panels (2017 and 2018)
-Dual TriColor and Anchor Masthead Light (2017)
-AquaAir 100 Towing Generator
-2 x 230AH 6v GC2 Batteries (2018)
-New starter battery (2019)
-Victron BMV-12 Battery Monitor (2018)
-300W Inverter

Sails, Rig, and Steering
-Mainsail with 3 reef points, heavy-duty Dacron, Doyle (2017)
-130% furling genoa with UV-strip and foam-luff, Ulman Sails (2017)
-150% genoa(fair), 100% jib (excellent), Storm Jib (new)
-Genneker (excellent)
-New shrouds and forestay (2017)
-New stainless steel backing plates for shrouds (2018)
-Navik Windvane
-ST-2000 Tiller Pilot
-ST-1000 Tiller Pilot

Anchoring
-130ft G40 8mm chain (2018)
-11kg Delta anchor (primary)
-11kg Bruce anchor (secondary)
-300ft of anchor rode (2 x 150ft nylon lines)
-20 feet of chain for second anchor

Galley
-Orenco two-burner alcohol stove
-12v Fridge, BD-50 compressor (2018)
-Pots, pans, dishes, silverware
-Fresh and saltwater foot pumps at the sink
-All the other galley essentials

Safety
-2 x ACR Personal Locator Beacons (2017, 2018)
-Ocean Safety 4-person Liferaft (2018)
-2 x Harnesses
-2 x Self-inflating Harnesses
-Inmarsat iSat Phone
-Large medical kit
-Climbing harness and ascenders

Tools
-Sewing machine
-Lots of tools and full socket set
-Cordless drill, Dremel, RO Sander, multimeter.
-Lots of adhesives, paints, fabric, etc.
-Rope splicing kit and speedy-stitcher
-Lots of SS nuts/bolts/rigging hardware etc.

Other Goodies
-A collection of essential boat books
-LED lighting throughout
-Lots of other items (just ask)




$10,000 firm

Hi,

Nice boat. Where is it located in Panama?

Thanks,

Mark

[tarkaadventures]

Originally Posted by rmesfo

Hi,

Nice boat. Where is it located in Panama?

Thanks,

Mark

Currently on a slip at Vista Mar Marina, 40 miles southwest of Panama City.

[Whosails]

Going to miss your videos.

[SV Sailfish]

We have been following along on your adventure since video #1. Boy, have you and Tarka come a long way. Well done!! You are our favorite weekly YouTube channel by far.

$20,000+ of boat and new or newish gear for $10k??? Now that, is a heck of a deal!

We've got half a notion to buy Tarka, bring her up to the west coast of Mexico where we are, put her in inside storage and just keep her safe and sound until you are ready to go again. (and we are only half kidding).

After all... we would only be spending our adult children's inheritance so why the heck not?

[tarkaadventures]

Originally Posted by SV Sailfish

We have been following along on your adventure since video #1. Boy, have you and Tarka come a long way. Well done!! You are our favorite weekly YouTube channel by far.

$20,000+ of boat and new or newish gear for $10k??? Now that, is a heck of a deal!

We've got half a notion to buy Tarka, bring her up to the west coast of Mexico where we are, put her in inside storage and just keep her safe and sound until you are ready to go again. (and we are only half kidding).

After all... we would only be spending our adult children's inheritance so why the heck not?

[emoji3]

Hahaha. Now that's a win-win for me! If you did that, you could have her for free .

We actually discussed sailing her up to California, or at least up to Baja for storage until later, and it's still on the table if she doesn't sell - but not until after hurricane season probably.

[Archaeologistt]

Hey man, I have been avidly following your adventures on YouTube and it certainly seems like a shame that you are selling.

Lovely little boat and very inspirational adventures. I don't know your situation, but have you considered setting up a Go Fund Me page to raise your 10k instead of selling your boat?
You have a great deal of supporters who would probably love to help out with whatever your speed-bumps are, just so we could all keep vicariously sailing with you around the world. I'd donate a hundred bucks or so…

[tarkaadventures]

Originally Posted by Archaeologistt

Hey man, I have been avidly following your adventures on YouTube and it certainly seems like a shame that you are selling.

Lovely little boat and very inspirational adventures. I don't know your situation, but have you considered setting up a Go Fund Me page to raise your 10k instead of selling your boat?
You have a great deal of supporters who would probably love to help out with whatever your speed-bumps are, just so we could all keep vicariously sailing with you around the world. I'd donate a hundred bucks or so…

Hey man, thanks! We appreciate the support and I'm glad you've enjoyed our journey.

We are not selling because we need the money so much, but strictly for reasons pertaining to my family. Even if it were an issue of money, we're committed to donating all our YouTube revenue to CORAL, and I think we'd feel pretty hypocritical, if not silly, launching a GoFundMe.

I'm any case, I think this is more of a pause to the adventure, than it is an end.

[Lowcountry]

I've enjoyed your videos and have watched every one of them. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the ones you plan on putting out. I'm sorry to hear of your plans to abandon your cruise. I hope that you can resolve whatever issues are forcing you to step away from your current lifestyle, and that you will have a speedy return to sailboat cruising. Best wishes.