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DeFever Yachts
DeFever Cruisers are built for cruising scenic waters around the world. DeFever cruising-style boats have graceful lines with a high bow and sophisticated interiors. DeFever cruising yachts are applauded for their long range, sea-keeping ability, and functional layouts.
About DeFever Yachts
Renowned naval architect, Arthur DeFever founded DeFever Cruisers in the early 1960s. Arthur began his career designing commercial tuna clippers for the San Diego fleet and building cruising powerboats for the Offshore Cruising Society.
Arthur constructed his early boats out of wood and steel before transitioning to fiberglass in the 1970s. Arthur’s designs also made the switch from single diesel power to twin engines. Despite the construction and mechanical advancements, DeFever Crusiers retained their trademark swept sheer, high prow, and displacement hull form.
In the 1980s, DeFever customers desired increased speed, resulting in the design of the 51 POC (Performance Offshore Cruiser), followed by the 47 POC, 53 POC, and 57 Cockpit POC.
Traditionally designed and built to handle long-range cruising, DeFever cruising boats are admired for their practical layout, graceful lines, sturdy construction, long-range, and sea-keeping ability.
- Year
Established 1960’s - Shipyard
Location Kaohsuing, Taiwan - Boat
Construction Fiberglass - Boat
Category Cruising Yachts, Motoryachts, Performance Offshore Cruiser - Worthy
Notations Company founder, Arthur DeFever passed away in 2013, but his designs are still used today.
DeFever Yachts For Sale
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DeFever Yachts By Model
| Model name | PRODUCTION YEARS | LOA | BEAM | DRAFT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeFever 34 Passagemaker | 1974 - 1976 | 34' 4" | 12' 3" | 3' 4" |
| DeFever 40 Passagemaker | 1973 - 1984 | 39' 8" | 13' 8" | 4' 0" |
| DeFever 40 Offshore Cruiser | 1984 - 1991 | 40' 0" | 14' 6" | 3' 10" |
| DeFever Downeast 40 | 1980 - 1982 | 40' 0" | 13' 8" | 4' 0" |
| DeFever 41 Trawler | 1980 - 1989 | 40' 7" | 14' 2" | 4' 0" |
| DeFever 45 Aft Cabin | 2014 - Current | 40' 10" | 16' 0" | 4' 8" |
| DeFever 43 Trawler | 1978 - 1981 | 42' 2" | 14' 0" | 4' 5" |
| DeFever 44 Trawler | 1981 - Current | 43' 9" | 14' 9" | 4' 7" |
| DeFever 44 Offshore Cruiser | 1986 - 2000 | 44' 0" | 14' 9" | 4' 7" |
| DeFever 47 POC Motor Yacht | 1986 - 1992 | 46' 10" | 16' 0" | 4' 8" |
| DeFever 45/46 Pilothouse / 48 Euro | 2007 - Current | 46' 10" | 15' 0" | 4' 6" |
| DeFever 48 Trawler | 1978 - 1992 | 47' 3" | 15' 4" | 4' 9" |
| DeFever 49 Cockpit MY | 1994 - Current | 48' 10" | 15' 0" | 4' 7" |
| DeFever 49 Pilothouse (Hard-Chine) | 1978 - 1990 | 49' 9" | 15' 0" | 4' 6" |
| DeFever 49 Pilothouse (Soft-Chine) | 1977 - Current | 49' 9" | 15' 0" | 4' 9" |
| DeFever 50 Cockpit | 2006 - Current | 50' 10" | 16' 0" | 4' 6" |
| DeFever 52 Pilothouse | 1980 - 1991 | 51' 7" | 16' 8" | 4' 9" |
| DeFever 52 Offshore Cruiser | 1980 - 1991 | 52' 2" | 16' 0" | 4' 6" |
| DeFever 53 POC Motor Yacht | 1986 - 1989 | 52' 7" | 16' 6" | 4' 8" |
| DeFever 52 | 1970 - Current | 53' 0" | 16' 0" | 9' 2" |
| DeFever 57 POC Motor Yacht | 1987 - 1991 | 56' 7" | 16' 6" | 5' 6" |
| DeFever 56 Pilothouse | 2004 - Current | 56' 7" | 17' 0" | 4' 10" |
| DeFever 57 | 1978 - 1991 | 57' 0" | 16' 6" | 4' 8" |
| DeFever 60 Offshore Cruiser | 1978 - 1989 | 59' 3" | 17' 8" | 5' 6" |
| DeFever 70 Long Range | 2014 - Current | 70' 2" | 18' 0" | 5' 2" |