Newbie juneau alaska

[waybe2836]

We purchased a slightly used Albin 25 this past September. While I am new to this form our boat is not. Previous Owners had christen her Leighway. My wife and I are eager to explore the inside passage here in Alaska. These water ways are not new to us as both of use were raised here in southeast alaska. I was raised in front of a 25 hp evinrude with 14 foot lund and a 21 foot bellboy.

There are a number of projects to look forward to.....hard top to replace canvass opening. Rains too much here. Will install composting toilet. Cutlass bearing replacement. replace front window (not looking forward too) Thinking about the current ice box situation...want to be able to head out for a week or two. Well that is enough to start with......

A big thank you to everyone who has shared their projects on line...hopefully I will do your experiences justice.

[WillieC]

Leighway! Is that the one where the PO posted the construction and installation of his hardtop? No, that was Ms. Bettencort. Sorry. Leighway is a PNW boat. I have seen some pictures and posts about it. More research needed, which I am sure you have done. See:

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I think these folks miss their A25 from what I have read. but the years roll on.

Oh, and WELCOME waybe!

Not sure if there is such a thing as a slightly used A25, but OK! We are mildly contemplating an Alaska trip from Hood Canal in Washington. Next year I think.

Lots of info and some help here on AOG. Ponder that front window situation carefully. Unless it is cracked or missing.

Please pore over the A25 posts here and ask any questions. We are here for you. And we need pictures of your progress.

[DesertAlbin736]

Congrats on your new-to-you purchase. Ditto what WillieC says. We've heard of Leighway & its former owner before. Here's a pic of Leighway in front of Chatterbox falls up Princess Louisa Inlet from some years ago (from my vast collection of A25 internet photos).

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And another one of Leighway under way. We actually have two of those same type of inflatable Advanced Elements kayaks, a tandem like Leighway had slung over the roof, and single seat one we bring with us more often.

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By coincidence we went up Princess Louise Inlet to Chatterbox Falls in 2016, buddy boating with our sailboater friends and got this picture of us in almost the exact position as the photo of Leighway. We had some trials and tribulations on that cruise, but in retrospect was one of our most memorable.

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We are looking forward to a possible return to the Pacific NW this year & reprise our 2018 cruise to Desolation Sound & perhaps even the Broughtons. I doubt we'll make it as far north as Alaska (we did a Princess line cruise there in 2007) unless we were able to trailer up to Haines on Chilikoot Inlet and launch from there, which I don't see happening. Even the Broughtons would be far reach for us.

Best of luck on your refurb projects & future adventures!