1985 44' Defever Stabilized Classic


Click any image below to enlarge


Home

Back

Ads 21' to 40'

Ads 41' to 60'

Ads Above 60'

 

Boat Location:

Apollo Beach, FL

Length Over All:   

43' 9"

Manufacturer : 

Defever

Length On Deck:  

Model:

Stabilized Classic

Length Of Waterline:  

39'

Year: 

1985

Price: 

$U.S. 279,000

Beam:  

16'

Fuel:         

900 gal.

Engine(s):  

Twin Ford Lehman 135 3800 hours

Water:

380 gal.

Draft:

4' 7"

Generator(s): 

Kohler 12.5 w/2760 hrs

Hull Material: 

Fiberglass

 

Electronics:

 

Compass

Furuno GPS

ICOM M710SSB

Naiad stabilizer control

Simrad Auto Pilot

Raytheon VHF

Glendenning Synch

RAM Mic for bridge VHF

Stereo with 12 disc CD changer

TV, VHS/CD combo

Satellite receiver for TV

Controls for Inverters and all Charging functions

Link 2000 battery monitor system

all controls and instruments for lower helm station

Furuno 36 mi Radar

Furuno NavNet Color GPS Chartplotter

Simrad autopilot

compass

Naiad stabilizer control

Glendenning Synchro

Standard Horizon DSC VHF

Sony AM/FM/CD stereo with quad speakers

dual depth sounders

All installed in a custom built "heads up" instrument panel

Dual inverters - ProSine 3.0 plus a ProSine 1800

TruCharge 40 battery charger, local TV antenna

 

 

Other Equipment:

 

Air A/C units

new digital controls on A/C

Follow-me TV system

Large Freezer and Fridge with holding plates

Heavy Duty dinghy deck crane

Aluminum boarding ladder

New gas grill

rod holders

Washer/dryer

Delta anchor w/200' 3/8 charin

Fortress anchor w 250 ' rode

Shade screens for aft deck

screens for all opening

Nilsson windlass

fenders, lines, etc.

Spare parts unending

EPIRB

Separate antennas for cell phone

Balmar 125 alternators on both engines

Balmar remote 3step regulators

AGM batteries (6)

New chart chips for GPS

Extra freezer on bridge

new cushions on bridge

line cutters on both shafts

Racor filters w/vacuum gages on all filters

fuel transfer/polishing system

several 50 amp power cords

Icemaker in custom cabinet on back deck

Chairs, tables, storage boxes on bridge

Lectra San in master head

master head remodeled 2007

w/new Raritan head

Corian tops & sink, new fixtures, LOTS and LOTS of "stuff"

 

 

General Description:

 

The DeFever DF44 classic is one of the most popular cruising trawlers.  It is a deep, heavy craft, well suited for open ocean passages, or rigourous coastal cruising. The 900 gallon fuel capacity with a 4 GPH burn rate at her cruise speed of 7.8 knots allows a comfortable range of well over 1000 nautical miles.  This craft has had caring and knowledgable owners.  There are extensive records of maintenance, repairs, alterations, etc., and a copy will nremain on board.  These are conveniently stored in a deep file drawer in the main saloon.  In addition, the owner will assist a buyer with learning the systems.

Much upgrading and remodeling has been done in the past several years, with many custom touches and improvements.  This is a very clean vessel, both inside, and out.  The large, nearly stand up engine room is the stuff of legend - and allows fabulous access to all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The engine room space is unparalleled in a vessel this size.  The sea chest, which has all new thru hulls and seacocks is another unique feature of the DF44, with ALL sea water intake being drawn from a single hull opening - with all thru hulls being visible and potentially accessible from within the boat.

To enter, you cross the large , shaded, teak deck, and open the stand-up door to the saloon.  The complete galley is to port, and allows the cook to be part of all activities, both inside, and outside via the pass-thru window to the rear deck.  The main salon is roomy, bright and airy.  Custom leather seating hides huge storage for supplies.  A recliner permits relaxing when the mood strikes.  The forward V stateroom has been recently redone, and the large, useable head, keeps the guests happy.  The aft cabin is the master suite.  A queen mattress is over the aft fuel tank.  Lots of built-in hanging space, drawers, bedside tables, and upper top areas provide generous storage.  The utility closet houses the washer/dryer.  There are 9 screened, opening ports in the master stateroom, so ventilation is superb.  The newly remodeled master head has a new Corian top & sink.  A roomy separate shower stall is also there.

This vessel has been maintained to a high state of readiness.  She will safely carry you  on long passages, being independent of land or marinas, if you choose.

It is located at the owner's dock, and is available for showing.  This boat was featured in "PassageMaker Magazine" in the October 2006 issue, in the article about older boats being upgraded for serious cruising.  If you are looking for an older trawler in great condition, you should consider this one.  Ask about "JOURNEY to..."

 

Disclaimer:
Pilothouse Online Publishing and the Company or person selling this yacht offers the details of it 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.

 

Contact Information:

Contact: 

Location:  

Telephone: 

E-Mail: 

Web Site: 

 

Please tell them you found it on:

www.pilothouseonline.com

Copyright 2000-2006 Pilothouseonline, IncAll rights reserved.