Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Albemarle 290 XF 2013 vs Albemarle 30 Express 2022 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Albemarle 290 XF 2013 vs Albemarle 30 Express 2022 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Both boats are rated for 9 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: The Albemarle 30 Express 2022 at 30,8 ft is the right call if deck space, comfort, and entertaining are top of your list. The Albemarle 290 XF 2013 at 28,5 ft wins on trailering ease, likely lower purchase price, and simpler docking — a solid choice for a buyer who wants more boat for less money.
General Boat Info
MakeAlbemarle
Makenot available
Model290 XF
Modelnot available
Model Year2013
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam10 ft. 9 in. (3.3 m)
Beamnot available
Beam - Meters3.28
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Inches129
Beam - Inchesnot available
Deadrise21℃
Deadrisenot available
Draft [max] - Detail32 in. (0.81 m)
Draft [max] - Detail2.83 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.81
Draft [max] - Meters0.86
Draft [max] - Inches32
Draft [max] - Inches34
Weight - DetailDry: 12,500 lbs. (5,669.9 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg5669.9
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.125
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailWaterline to Windshield: 8 ft. (2.43 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters2.44
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches96
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Feet28.5
Length - Feet30.83
Length overall - Detail28 ft. 6 in. (8.7 m) With Pulpit: 30 ft. 6 in. (9.3 m)
Length overall - Detail30.83 ft
Length overall - Meters9.3
Length overall - Meters9.4
Length overall - Inches366
Length overall - Inches370
Draft Minnot available
Draft Min2.17 ft
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail265 gal. (1,003.13 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1003.13
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1211.33
Fuel tank capacity - Gal265
Fuel tank capacity - Gal32
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typenot available
Operational Info
StorageTransom Fishbox: 43 gal. (162.77 l) Cockpit Fishbox: 49 gal. (185.49 l)
Storagenot available
Water capacity28 gal. (105.99 l)
Water capacity3
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower