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1973 25' Albin Cabin Cruiser | 25 ft.
US$ 18,500
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Description
SHANGRI-LA IV: Renovated Albin 25 For Sale in La Paz, Mexico
The Ultimate Trailerable Pocket Cruiser & Aquatic RV
Escape the ordinary with SHANGRI-LA IV, a meticulously renovated 1973 Albin 25. This Swedish-built classic is designed for adventurers who crave freedom, simplicity, and the ability to reach secluded anchorages that larger yachts simply cannot access. Known as a "floating cabin on wheels," this vessel is the perfect aquatic RV—now available for your next journey through the Sea of Cortez.
Compact Capability with 6-Foot Headroom
Ideal for solo explorers, couples, or small families, this Albin 25 pocket cruiser offers an ingenious layout featuring both forward and aft cabins. She comfortably sleeps up to four people and boasts a rare 6 feet of headroom, a significant advantage for a boat of this size.
Whether you are planning weekend escapes or long-term off-grid adventures, SHANGRI-LA IV is fully equipped with modern essentials:
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Galley: Propane stove, kitchen sink, and fridge/freezer combo.
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Power System: Full solar power, high-capacity inverter, and a brand-new power bank.
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Mechanical Updates: Recently completed a 3-year renovation with all-new engine, bilge, and galley water pumps.
Why Choose this Albin 25?
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Trailerable Freedom: Avoid expensive slip fees. Launch wherever and whenever you want.
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Shallow Draft: Explore remote coves, hidden beaches, and shallow anchorages larger boats miss.
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Turn-Key & Liveaboard Ready: Fully updated for extended stays and self-sufficient cruising.
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Complete Package: Includes a custom boat trailer, plus a matching skiff and skiff trailer.
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Ease of Ownership: Possible storage area available and a seasoned maintenance man on call to keep the vessel in pristine condition for your enjoyment.
Experience the Sea of Cortez from La Paz
Located in La Paz, Mexico, SHANGRI-LA IV sits at the gateway to the world-famous Sea of Cortez. Enjoy easy access to stunning white-sand beaches, vibrant marine life, and dozens of protected anchorages—many just a day’s sail from shore.
Start Your Adventure Today
Whether you are a seasoned cruiser or a first-time buyer, SHANGRI-LA IV is your invitation to "camp-style" cruising: simple, affordable, and unforgettable.
Contact the experts at La Paz Yachts today to learn more about this unique vessel or to schedule a viewing. Own the dream and begin your Mexico cruising adventure now!
Location
Located right here in the heart of paradise and home to some of the world’s most renowned cruising grounds, La Paz, Mexico, the gateway to the Sea of Cortez. Dozens of beautiful anchorages, many with white sand beaches and all with crystal clear warm waters teaming with exotic sea life.
La Paz, BCS, MexicoVideo
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Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Financial and titling transactions are conducted in the US or Canada by licensed agents. An offshore purchase means great savings and the process is more hassle-free than you may think! Call for details.
Full Specifications
- Hull Shape: Displacement
- Flag Of Registry: United States
- Designer: Per Brohäll
- Builder: Albin Marine
Propulsion
- Volvo MD3B
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Drive Type: Direct Drive
- Power: 36 hp
- Propeller Type: 3 Blade
- Propeller Material: Bronze
- Cruising Speed: 7 kn
- Range: 233 nmi
Dimensions
- LOA: 25 ft
- Beam: 8 ft 6 in
- Max Draft: 2 ft 6 in
- Displacement: 4,000 lb
- Seating Capacity: 6
- Max Passengers: 6
Tanks
- Fuel: 1 x 25 gal
- Fresh Water: 1 x 20 gal
Accommodations
Fore bunk 4’’ orthopedic foam, helm seat new 4’’ orthopedic foam custom center cabin cushions, rubber backed carpet, table sets up in center cabin or fore cabin forward and aft awnings. Solar panels provide shade over the helm. New helm ceiling w/ 4 port hatches, screens available throughout, dodger moves forward forward for sightseeing. There are two sinks (galley and head), and four Whale gusher foot pumps; two on the galley floor, and two on the head floor. Both locations have hot and cold water.
Galley
- REFRIGERATION: Engel
- FREEZER: Engel
- WATER SYSTEM: 4 new (2025) Mark III Whale Gusher foot pumps, 2 for hot water, and 2 for cold water for both
the galley sink and the head sink - WATER HEATER: Yes 5 gals
- STOVE: NEW two burner COLEMAN Stove with new hose and outside propane tank. Dec. 2024
- COOKING FUEL: Propane
- SINK: Single
Electronics & Navigation
- SSB: KENWOOD TS-50-S W/5CS PTC II USB computer connection, and a Screwdriver Antenna
- VHF: Horizon Standard Eclipse w 6DB antenna
- GPS: Lowrence HDS-7 w/card
- STEREO: new CLARION 40 watt cassette player which also hooks up to the TV, and thus the Internet.
- DEPTH SOUNDER: Lowrence HDS7
- AUTOPILOT: Autohelm 3000
- PLOTTER: Lowrance HDS7
Mechanical Details
- BILGE PUMP: 1 auto /1 manual
- RAW WATER SEA STRAINER: 1
- FIRE EXTINGUISHING: Manual
- FUEL FILTERS: 1
- FUEL SHUT OFF: stove
- FRESH WATER COOLING SYSTEM: Exchanger
- HEAD TYPE: Overboard
- HOLDING TANK:Electroscan Sewage Treatment System (USCG Approved)
- WATERMAKER: SpetraVentura 150 (6 gal/h)
- PROPELLER: Bronze 17/14 LH
- EXTRA PROPELLER: Pacific Marine
- FULL SHAFT: PMP/OK
- STEERING: Wheel
Electrical Systems
- BATTERIES: 5 New (2025) NATIONWIDE DC-27 DEKA 90 AMP Marine Deep Cycle Batteries (450 Amp Total)
- BATTERY MONITOR: Yes
- BATTERY SWITCH: 2
- BATTERY CHARCHER: Solid State (auto)
- INVERTOR: AIMS Pure power Sine Wave 1500/3000 Watts NEW
- ALTERNATOR: 2 Delco Romy
- AC VOLTAGES: 12 at Hertz
- DC VOLTAGES: 110
- SOLAR PANELS: 2x 38 Amps (new)
- SMART REG: 10/50 adjustable
Deck equipment
- ANCHOR: 25 lb. CQR with 50' (5/8) feet chain and 10' feet rope
- ANCHOR 2: 15 lb Danforth
- ANCHOR 3: 10 lb Danforth
- NAV LIGHTS: Yes
- SPREADER LIGHTS: Yes
- DECK LIGHTS: Yes
- RAILS: Aft
- DECK MATERIAL : Fiberglass, freshly repainted with polyurethane and sand. The only OUTSIDE TEAK are the
thru bolted & oiled handrails. - BOW PULPIT: 3/6 Rail
- OTHER : New Magna BR-B-Q with new hose and outside propane tank.
- LIFEJACKETS: 6
Trailer
- Trailer: EZ Loader custom made 1985 w/only 3000 miles 2 axle 4150 TSR6
Other
- 12' fiberglass towable skiff, seats 4 people comfortably and planes off easily with the Yamaha 15 Hrs. pwr. outboard. All fiberglass, and painted with polyurethane
- Large parts inventory
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.