1985 DeFever 40 Offshore Cruiser
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Overview
This timeless 1985 DeFever 40 Offshore is a solidly built full-displacement trawler designed for serious cruising and liveaboard comfort. With her robust fiberglass hull, deep keel for prop protection, and proven seaworthiness, she’s ideal for coastal explorations, extended passages, or long-range voyages.
Key Features:
• Layout: Spacious galley-up floorplan with a large aft master cabin, forward guest stateroom, and two heads for convenience and privacy.
• Deck & Bridge: Wide, safe side decks and a roomy flybridge perfect for entertaining or spotting wildlife.
• Build Quality: Constructed by CTF in Taiwan on a strong, reliable hull with hard aft chines – a DeFever hallmark known for durability and efficiency.
• Performance: Economical twin Perkins 354HE diesels (230 hours since major overhaul) with impressive range, making her a true offshore-capable passagemaker. 2011 Onan 7.5kw generator (450 hours)
• 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 MMR-40 stereo system with JL speakers and Bluetooth w/upper and lower helm with NEMA 2000
• Updates: Detailed service records of every service and upgrade available for viewing going back 20+ years. Some recent featured items include Bottom painted June 2026, Side Shift bow & stern thruster 2023, new Dometic AC units both master stateroom and galley/fwd
Whether you’re a couple looking for a comfortable liveaboard or a family ready for bluewater adventures, this DeFever 40 delivers safety, style, and timeless appeal. Low-profile design with a flat sheerline gives her a distinctive, elegant look rarely found in trawlers.
Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of DeFever cruising heritage!
Dinghy not included
Specifications
Basic Information
- Manufacturer:
- DeFever
- Model:
- 40 Offshore Cruiser
- Year:
- 1985
- Category:
- Power
- Condition:
- Used
- Location:
- Port Royal, SC, US
- Vessel Name:
- SC 11108 KM
- Boat Type:
- Cruisers, Sports Fishing Boats
- Hull Material:
- Fiberglass
- Designer:
Dimensions & Weight
- Length:
- 40 ft - 12.19 meter
- LOA:
- 41 ft 5 in - 12.62 meter
- Beam:
- 14 ft 6 in - 4.42 meter
- Draft - max:
- - meter
- Bridge Clearance:
- Dry Weight:
Engine
- Make:
- Perkins
- Model:
- 354 HE
- Engine(s):
- 2
- Hours:
- 230
- Cruise Speed:
- Range:
- Engine Type:
- Drive Type:
- Fuel Type:
- Diesel
- Horsepower:
- (Individual), (combined)
- Max Speed:
Tank Capacities
- Fuel Tank:
- Gallon(s) - tank(s)
- Fresh Water Tank:
- Gallon(s) - tank(s)
- Holding Tank:
- Gallon(s)
Accommodations
- Total Cabins:
- Total Berths:
- -
- Total Heads:
Gallery
Descriptions
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.
