1987 DeFever

Name: 1987 DeFever | Marine 360
Brand: DeFever
SKU: 2859230
Price: 241363 CAD
Availability: InStock
Author: Curtis Stokes & Associates

Price

$241,363 CAD

$172,900 USD

Length

43'

Beam

14' 9"

Draft

4'9"

Location

Iuka, Mississippi

Overview

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This 1987 DeFever 44 Offshore Cruiser is a classic long-range trawler designed by the legendary Arthur DeFever—renowned for building safe, seaworthy vessels that continue to attract knowledgeable cruisers worldwide. She's now offered for sale by her current owners that just completed the great loop with her.

Built on a solid fiberglass hull with a deep full-length keel and protected running gear, this DeFever 44 is exceptionally capable in open water. Her displacement hull, paired...

1987 DeFever 44 Offshore Cruiser – Proven, Practical, and Ready for the Next Chapter, Cruise or Live Onboard.

Built on a solid fiberglass hull with a deep full-length keel and protected running gear, this DeFever 44 is exceptionally capable in open water. Her displacement hull, paired with Naiad stabilizers, ensures a stable and comfortable ride, as well as impressive fuel economy on extended cruises.

Key Features:

The galley-up layout keeps the cook part of the conversation in the spacious salon.

Full-beam aft master stateroom with island queen berth, ensuite head, and abundant storage

Forward guest stateroom with V-berth and adjacent head

Walk-in engine room with nearly stand-up headroom—rare for boats this size

Expansive flybridge with excellent visibility and generous seating

Large covered aft deck, ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or carrying gear

Expansive, secure walk-around decks—a hallmark of DeFever design

Stabilized with Naiad fins for offshore comfort

Whether you're planning to live aboard, cruise the Great Loop, or head off to explore the islands, this DeFever 44 delivers the kind of comfort, durability, and pedigree few boats in this size range can match.

DeFever owners form a tight-knit, active online community, and with good reason—these boats are built to be used and appreciated. This is an excellent opportunity to own one of Arthur DeFever's most beloved designs at a very reasonable price.

Marine 360 is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Curtis Stokes & Associates. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Specifications

Length Overall

43'

Beam

14' 9"

Draft

4'9"

Engine

2 x Ford Lehman SP135 Inboard / Ford Lehman SP135 Inboard

Fuel Tank

650 gal

Water Tank

400 gal

Holding Tank

60 gal

Cabins

Heads

Fuel Type

Diesel

Hull Material

Fiberglass

Bridge Clearance

18 FT

Cruising Speed

8 kn

Max Speed

10 kn

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1987 DeFever

Overview

1987 DeFever 44 Offshore Cruiser – Proven, Practical, and Ready for the Next Chapter, Cruise or Live Onboard.

Specifications

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