1985 DeFever 40 Offshore Cruiser

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$ 185,000 USD

Pristine, like new, Bristol and turn key are just a few of the descriptions that come to mind when trying to describe the overall condition of this Defever!

Words nor pictures are capable of doing it justice, you literally will have to step onboard to appreciate not just the incredible condition of the boat, but more importantly the quality of the craftsmanship of the work that has been done!

If your looking for a fixer upper, this is not your boat........

The Vessel is ready to cruise anywhere.

The vessel has a solid fiberglass Hull.

This Vessel has been maintained with an open check book.

Sea Bird is an 8-9 knots cruising vessel with a 3-4 GPH of fuel efficiency.

All detailed records on hand for over 25 years and only a 4-Owner vessel.

Cape Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by United Yacht Sales. 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

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LOA: 40' (12.19 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1985
Beam: 14' 6''
Draft Max: 3' 10''
Cabins: 2
Heads: 2
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Shape: Semi Displacement
Air Conditioning: Yes
Tower: No
Bow Thruster: Yes
Stern Thruster: Yes
Fuel Tank: 270 Gallons (1022.06 Liters)
Fresh Water: 200 Gallons (757.08 Liters)
Holding Tank: 32 Gallons (121.13 Liters)
Displacement: 29000 lbs
Builder: Defever
Engine 1 Make: Perkins
Engine 1 Model: 354HE
Engine 1 Type: Inboard
Engine 2 Make: Perkins
Engine 2 Model: 354HE
Engine 2 Type: Inboard

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Full Details

Recent Upgrades

Below is a list of what has been done recently:

New Side Shift bow and stern thruster installed 2023
New anodized aluminum frame and top for aft sun deck - 2021
New Heavy Bimini top and enclosure on flybridge
Upgraded freshwater system with new Isothern water heater, water filter system 2021
New LP locker and fiberglass LP tank and valves for new stove - 2021
New Graylite 14 tinted, tempered glass windows - 2021
New Force 10 LP stove/oven - 2021
New stern 14 - heavy cleats - 2022
Cut inspection ports to access fuel tanks and cleaned and polished fuel - 2021
Reinforced fiberglass pulpit and painted inside anchor locker, rebuild windlass - 2021
New Simrad Sport Transducer / 2,000 ft. depth
Re-Balanced 16 x 21 bronze propellers - 2021
Updated all through hull fittings, removed (3) old transducers, removed (5) old through hulls and properly fiber glassed over the areas
Paint entire Boat awl-grip paint the - 2020
Installed new forward hatch - 2020
Replaced (4) bow portlights - 2020
Re-Upholstered settee, forward V-Berth and new headboard in aft stateroom 2020
Custom built mahogany table - 2021
Re-Worked all ceiling and spray foamed closed cell and new Vel-Cro ceiling panels - 2020
New 2 - 16,000 BTU Dometic HVAC system - raw water circulation pump system - 2020
New grounding system where needed
Installed underwater lights - 2020
New Xantrex charger and electronic pad - 2020
Installed spray foam and fire shield on underside of engine access hatches 2020
Refreshed varnish on all the interior Teak - 2020
Starboard and Port Perkins Engines re-fitted with all new component - 2020
New interior and exterior, LED Flood lights, All LED lights 2020
Industrial looking Isothern refrigerator, stainless two compartment ref./freezer - 2021
New corian countertop with large stainless sink and high-end fixture, 2020
New upholstery on hull sides in V-Berth - 2020
New LED running lights and stern and flood lights - 2020
New Simrad electronics / Radar package / NEMA 2000 prewired for Auto-Pilot - 2021
Five New bilge pumps and float switches - 2021
Converted bow washdown from raw water to fresh water washdown - 2021
New Raycor filters system and Coast Guard Approved fuel hoses - 2021
Painted all bilges, flybridge, hatches and engine room - 2022
New Todd helm chair - 2022
Awl-Grip Hull paint - painted the entire boat with awl-grip, very nice 2021
Starboard engine rebuilt - 2019 and Port engine head job with 3,300 hours
ALL New AGM batteries house and engine - 2022
New AFT sundeck canvas - 2021
Custom built high end Dinghy davit system built at Thunderbolt Marina - 2015
New Stainless elbow and Engine exhaust hoses to transom
New Two 135-Gallon aluminum Fuel tanks replaced with site glasses - 2013
VDO engine gauges - 2013
New Quiet Series Cummins Onan generator - 2011
Rebuilt Windlass - 120' 0f 3/8 gav. chain and new foot switch 2021
Boat wiring completely re-worked, 50-amp panel new sized breakers - 2022
Data networking with the NEMA 2000 Backbone
Simrad with AIS Transponder integrated with NEMA 2000
Two New VHF Radio Standard Horizon, MMSI, 1850 DSC, AIS with NEMA 2000
New REDPORT Halo long range WI-FI Extender System, iPhone-Android 7-Mile reach
New Under water light - under swim platform
Networking blue tooth JL Audio Stereo system lower and upper flybridge with NEMA 2000
New Teleflex shifters lower Helm and upper flybridge
Updated steering system 1250V, Hydraulic Steering Systems
New rudder removal and shaft packing and output shafts packing
The bilge areas have never had standing water in it for 25 years
All new Windlass control voltage wiring and switch, new on flybridge
New dual Air Horns
All New Raw water thru-hull filter assembly for engines, Gen. AC etc.
Custom-Built aluminum Fuel Tanks 135 gal. per tank=270 gallons - 2011
New site glass with monitor gauge on the 200-gallon water system
New 32 Gallon holding tank, piping and electrical level indicator gauge
New extra small Norcold refrigerator 2021
All improvement performed by an ABYC-certified electrician

Vessel Details

Galley:

Force 10 - 3-Burner gas stove with oven tank is located in a dedicated locker in the cockpit
Isotherm SS refrigerator over freezer
Norcold Refrigerator
Stainless steel sink
Corian counter top

Master Stateroom:

The master stateroom is full beam and aft, it features an island queen berth, lots of storage and an ensuite head with a separate stall shower.

VIP Stateroom:

VIP stateroom is forward and 2 single berths convert to a large double berth. Hanging locker and additional storage provides ample room for your guest's stuff. Ensuite head is roomy and includes a curtain for showering.

Engines and Genset:

ENGINE: (2) Perkins MODEL: 354HE

HOURS: P ~3628, 227 hrs. SMOH S-228 SMOH

COOLING: Fresh Water NO. CYL: 6 H.P. 240

FUEL: Diesel

MARINE GEAR: Newage PRM401VR2 SERIAL NO: P- TMI-8582

2.1-1 reduction S- L0125

GENERATOR: Onan 7.5 kw SERIAL NO.: L100173859

YEAR: 2011 HOURS: 444

Electronics and Helm:

SIMRAD touchscreen radar/GPS/plotter
SIMRAD has AIS transponder integrated with NEMA 2000
REDPORT Halo Long range WI-FI extender system
JL audio stereo system networking Bluetooth w/upper and lower helm with NEMA 2000
(2) Standard Horizon VHF, MMSI,1850 DSC, AIS with NEMA 2000
New Teleflex shifter upper and lower stations
Bow and Stern thruster controls by Side Shift

Broker's Comments

Absolutely the nicest Defever on the market! You really have to see this one to appreciate this one! From the spotless engine room to the new canvas enclosure on the flybridge and the custom aft deck cover, this Defever is a boat that you will be proud to own! Extensive records are available that cover the ownership of all 4 owners. I promise you if you step onboard you will fall in love with this one!

Exclusions

Owners personal items to include tools, kayaks, feather throw in master, decorative items, Teak table and matching chairs with arm rests.

Zodiac Tender with Yamaha Outboard Motor.

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

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.

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