We love the opportunity associated with helping so many people purchase their own trawler or motor yacht. We are planning to start reviewing a variety of brands and designs that we have dealt with in the past to educate our newest customers about the various boats that can be found. All of these boats that we review have already been purchased by our previous clients, so we have an in-depth understanding of their design, style, and capabilities. We all hope this information is helpful to new buyers in their search.
Among the good popular trawler styles, the 44 DeFever is ideal for the cruising couple. It has a large aft deck and bridge place. The sun deck can even carry an 11 foot Whaler or inflatable boat. The owner’s cabin is huge and located at the stern of the yacht. A guest cabin is located in the bow.
This lady normally carries nine hundred gallons of diesel fuel along with three hundred and fifty gallons of drinking water. The range is undoubtedly fifteen hundred miles or more. The 44 is truly a reliable LRC with a full strength fiberglass displacement hull. It is no longer under construction. The manufacturing period of the 44 was from 1981 to 2004.
The 44 DeFever is a twin-engine, double-cabin single trawler good for long-distance voyages. The strong designed full displacement hull has a high flared bow and sufficient freeboard on all decks. The superstructure features a large foredeck, a midships wheelhouse/lounge as well as an open sun deck aft. The flybridge features a full centerline helm station with individual seating. Full-length handrails and abundant side decks result in protected passage between the fore and aft decks during movement.
The 44 DeFever is a 44,000 lbs. The ship is usually powered by dual 120-135hp Lehman diesel engines, installed amidships. Tanks and power generators are placed in the dedicated fully floor standing engine room that features a workbench. The engine room is one of the most attractive main features of this boat.
A spacious aft “sunbathing deck” is protected by the use of a hard top from sun and rain.
Inside, the master cabin includes a galley layout above. The galley, to port, includes a range, stove, refrigerator, and plenty of storage space. There is an L-shaped dining area. The lower helm is located to starboard and has more than enough space for your full assortment of electronics.
The master stateroom is aft and has an island berth plus a fully fitted bathroom along with a shower. There is another guest cabin forward that has a V-berth and adjoining bathroom.
Competent boating fanatics are often looking for a second-hand 44 DeFever. These types of used boats tend to be sought after because of the high quality that was put into them when they were built. Any typical used 44 DeFever can have a variety of the little everyday worries seen on previously owned private yachts. Virtually nothing sticks out as a serious problem.
At the time of 01/27/2016, you can find 12 44 DeFevers available in the market whose price ranges from $149 to $324.
Specs:
LOA: 43 feet, 9 inches
BEAM: 14 feet, 9 inches
PROJECT: 4 feet, 7 inches
WEIGHT: 44,000 pounds
HELMET TYPE: displacement
PROPULSION: twin diesel engines, 120-135 hp
TANK: 900 gallons of fuel, 350 gallons of water
DESIGNER: Arthur DeFever
DeFever’s background:
Arthur DeFever used his early boating years building commercially manufactured tuna boats for the San Diego fishing fleet. These ships turned out to be incredibly reliable and seaworthy. They ventured from the port for many months at a time. They traveled long distances to South and Central America before returning home safely with their fish. Here he began to collect the latest details about his recreational trawler fleet.
Arthur models are often appreciated for their conventional lines, well-made design, and long-term and seaworthy maintainability. Their sensible designs that can make them perfect for long trips.
A DeFever canister does not under any circumstances look outdated. His old-fashioned styles survive.
Arthur DeFever, known as the leader in recreational trawler styling and design, passed away in 2013.