This beautiful 44' DeFever is a capable blue water passagemaker. She’s very sea-kindly! The Perkins diesels run like a charm, and sip fuel @ 4 GPH for Both engines. Some of the recent upgrades include a New Bimini Top, Chart plotters, Redundant depth finder, Autopilot and Stereo upgrade.
She is in incredible condition, and is turn key ready to cruise!
This beautiful 44' DeFever is a capable blue water passagemaker. She’s very sea-kindly! The Perkins diesels run like a charm, and sip fuel @ 4 GPH for Both engines. Some of the recent upgrades include a New Bimini Top, Chart plotters, Redundant depth finder, Autopilot and Stereo upgrade.
She is in incredible condition, and is turn key ready to cruise! If your ready for a great adventure or just looking to anchor out a a great location, this beauty will take you there in comfort.
One of the best features of this DeFever 44 is the Aft Hangout Deck. She’s easy to board, and the Port and Starboard walkways allow effortless access around the deck. The aft deck is allows for very comfortable hanging out.
The upper deck extension provides protection from the elements.
• Stainless Safety Railings on Stern
• Hot/Cold Transom Shower
• Cabinet with Sink and Icemaker
• Additional Overhead LED Lights
• Control for Four underwater Lumitec, Seablaze Lights
Vessel Walk-Thru
SALOON
Forward from the aft deck is the yacht's galley and saloon.
There is a new custom L shaped sofa with storage below, and a hand-painted liquor cabinet that was put in by a previous owner. It’s really charming.
A 40" Samsung 4K smart TV with Bose soundbar is mounted above this cabinet.
The PepWave Cellular / Wi-Fi router provides excellent internet coverage anywhere we’ve been, Zoom calls and all!
• (2) Leather Chairs
• L-Shaped Sofa with Storage Beneath
• Entertainment Center
• 40"Flat Screen TV with Bose Soundbar
• Fusion RA-770 Stereo with subwoofer, two zones, remote on flybridge
• Air Conditioning with Reverse Heat (Rebuilt 2023)
• LED Lighting Throughout
• Teak Over Head Grab Rail
• storage in lower sides of saloon.
GALLEY
The galley is located as a part of the salon on the same level allowing the chef to be included with social activities. The galley is spacious with ample storage is light and bright with two opening slider windows, allowing a pass-through to the aft deck—nice when you have guests. There are multiple cabinets above and below the counter, and an extended countertop allowing additional seating.
• Corian Countertops
• Sliding Window over sink
• Over Counter Cabinets
• Teak Floor
• Large Stainless Steel Sink
• Isotherm 12v/120v Stainless Steel Refrigerator/Freezer
• ( 3) Burner Cooktop / Oven
• Exhaust fan
• Panasonic Microwave
• LED Lighting
• Ample Cabinets & Drawer Storage
PILOTHOUSE
Integral with the Saloon, the lower steering station provides a great sport to escape the weather. The current owner upgraded the windshield wiper washer system. They work beautifully… when you really need it!
• Naiad Stabilizers
• Full Instrumentation for Perkins engines
• Bow thruster Joy Stick Controls
• Garmin Radar/GPS Plotter/ Color Finder
• Garmin Reactor 40 Autopilot
• Raymarine Depthfinder
• Garmin 25 Mile Digital Dome Radar
• Garmin Remote Microphone with Hailer (new Speaker)
• Standard Horizon VHF Radio
• Maxwell 2200 Windlass (Rebuilt and re-lubed) with remote control
• Magnum Inverter Remote Control Panel
• Fusion RA-770 Stereo with subwoofer, two zones, remote on flybridge
• Danforth compass
• Bilge alarms and High Water alarm
• Upgraded Pantograph Windshield Wipers with washers that function
• ARC Remote Control for Spotlight
• Full set of Phifertex Covers for all Pilothouse windows
FORWARD STATEROOM
Forward of the salon and down a few stairs is the Forward Stateroom. This stateroom has a V-Berth which is just about King Size. The guests have enjoyed it vert much. The four forward opening ports and overhead hatch make for nice ventilation while at anchor. There are large cedar lined lockers and large drawers under the berth. Private access door to the Guest Head.
• Custom Mattress topper- guests sleep well!
• Stainless Steel Opening Port Lights
• Overhead Hatch with Screen and Hinged Teak Trim (new opaque Lexan)
• Air Conditioning with Reverse Heat
• Cedar Lined Lockers
• LED Lighting
• Private Head Access Door
• 12v Fan over each berth
MASTER STATEROOM
Down a few steps from the galley is the spacious master stateroom. This stateroom is aft, allowing for maximum comfort during nighttime passages, and is equipped with an island queen berth. The Berth is at the waterline… it’s like being rocked in a cradle—truly!
There is LOTS of storage and plenty of detail was put into the layout of this stateroom. There is plenty of natural light. There is a teak door to the laundry closet which has a SEPARATE 110v washer and dryer… most excellent, and owner sure loved having it.
• Custom Island Queen Berth with a new mattress
• Wide Teak Entry Steps
• LED Lights
• Speakers for Stereo
• Generous Built-In Cabinetry and Drawers
• Opening Port Lights
• Air Conditioning with Reverse Heat
• Reading Lamps Above bed
• Fans for each side
MASTER ENSUITE HEAD
The ensuite head utilizes a teak door entry and has a large stall shower. The head has a teak floor and a recently fully serviced VacuFlush Head. Additional overhead LED lighting has been added, as has an illuminated make up mirror.
• VacuFlush Head System
• Exhaust Fan
• LED Lighting
• Stainless Steel Opening Port Light
• Separate Shower Stall
• Vanity with Mirror - New Sink Drain
FLYBRIDGE
Aft and up several stairway steps from the aft deck is the enormous flybridge. The Flybridge on this DF44 has amazing seating and there are two removable teak tables.
• Garmin Reactor 40 Autopilot
• Garmin 8616 Touch Screen Plotter
• Stabilizer Controls
• Bow Thruster controls
• Danforth Compass
• Standard Matrix VHF Radio with Hailer
• Fusion Stereo with remote, Bluetooth
• Viking 4 Person Liferaft
• Sunbrella Cushions
• Hinged Radar Arch
• (2) Aft Facing Flood Lights on Radar Arch
• Maxwell Windlass Control
• Oversize Bimini Top NEW 2023
• 800# Dinghy Davit Crane
• 11' Walker Bay Rigid Inflatable Dinghy with 25 HP Yamaha Four Stroke – has a new Steering cable
MECHANICAL and ELECTRICAL
Access to the engine room is via the forward salon, through a dogged insulated door with viewing port. There is standing headroom! The engine room has overhead opening hatches, which can be removed for the installation or removal of large pieces of equipment and additional lighting was specified during construction. The hydraulic systems, fuel systems and tanks, oil change systems, access to the stabilizers, are all located for easy access. All vessel air conditioning compressors are located here; the muffler system is a SounDown system for noise reduction.
• Twin Perkins Sabre 135 Engines - Port has oversize alternator + a spare
• 12.5KW Westerbeke Generator with Sound Box. New heat exchanger, hoses, water pump, etc. Sound box refinished & re-insulated
• Naiad Stabilizers
• Dual Racor Fuel Filtration System (rebuilt 2022)
• Fuel Manifold System
• Magnum Inverter/Charger
• Freshwater pump (with backup!) that operates on Inverter
• Mastervolt 12V Battery Chargers (2)
• Fuel Polishing System
• Oil Change System for Mains, Generator, and Transmissions
• Rewired and Replaced original Lights to LED
• Dripless Shaft Seals
• High Water Alarm System
• (3) Rule 2000 Bilge Pumps
• All Batteries are AGM Lifeline – replaced 2022
• 12VDC house banks are charged while underway without generators running
HULL and DECK
The walk around decks and foredeck on this DF44 are nonskid.
Boarding this vessel is a delight, with port and starboard as well as rear entries. The Maxwell 2200 windlass has a double anchor roller and was just overhauled in 2021. Her 43# Rocna anchor with snubber makes anchoring easy and safe, providing for reduced scope. The foredeck has a salt AND freshwater wash down, 50 amp shore power inlet. Varnished toe rails and side rails are in excellent condition. The side teak fender railings well past the handrails so any contact with a dock or pilings does not impact handrails or hull.
• 44# Rocna Anchor, Mantus Swivel, & bridle
• Back up anchor
• Maxwell 2200 Windlass, with remote control
• Dual Bronze anchor rollers
• Stainless steel breast plate for anchors
• • All decks drained overboard
• Exterior, LED courtesy lights on all decks
• Fresh water wash downs on the bow, stern, & flybridge
• Two floodlights on radar arch
• Full Cushion sets for all Deck seating
• Flagstaffs and sockets, bow and stern
• Dual horns
• Screened hatch over V-Berth
• Triple pantograph windshield wipers, with interval control and wash down
• Exterior Sunscreens for all pilothouse windows
• Fresh Water Inlet
• Shore Power Connection, Bow and Stern
• Stainless Steel Bow Rail
• Full Highly Varnished Teak Cap Rail
• Hot and Cold Transom Shower
• Hardtop Covering on Aft Deck
• Phifertex Flybridge Sun Shade
• Transom Access Door to Swim platform with swim ladder
SUMMARY REMARKS
This DeFever 44 is a perfect example of how a cruising yacht should be equipped and maintained- with love and pride. The moment you step aboard you’ll see this with her general condition, refinished bright work, new Bimini Top and flybridge shades, updated electronics and so much more. The owners' continual updates & maintenance which includes waxing every six months, monthly bottom cleaning, and constant attention to all onboard systems have kept this DeFever 44 in superb condition. Her stabilizers and hull design make her steady and safe in any seaway, and her full deck, walk-around access make her very easy to dock and maneuver for any cruising couple. The sightlines from the flybridge are excellent, both fore and aft. She is a true value when compared to other coastal cruisers, and is turn key ready to cruise. We’re only selling her because we’re going bigger
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. Hours listed may vary from actual hours due to recent use. Purchaser is encouraged to verify hours prior to purchase. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
