44 DeFever 1985 Boat for Sale

Ballena Blanca Boat | 44' DeFever 1985

This DeFever 44 Offshore Trawler is bound to catch the eye of anyone looking for a reliable, comfortable, and capable cruiser—especially if you’re dreaming of long-range adventures or living aboard internationally. Designed by Arthur DeFever, a legend in the trawler world, this 44-foot flybridge motor yacht was his most popular model for good reason. It’s built tough with a solid fiberglass hull, a deep keel, and sturdy struts protecting the running gear, making it a seaworthy choice for tackling coastal waters. The displacement hull—steady and fuel-efficient—means you’re not burning through diesel like some lighter boats. You get a generous salon with a galley-up design—perfect for keeping the cook in the conversation—plus a full-beam master stateroom aft with a queen berth, ensuite head, and enough storage to settle in for months. The forward guest cabin has a V-berth for visitors, and the walk-in engine room is a mechanic’s dream—near stand-up headroom for easy maintenance. Add in the flybridge with its commanding views and roomy aft deck for lounging or entertaining, and you’ve got a boat that feels like a floating home without skimping on practicality.
Owners love the walk-around decks for easy handling and the tender setup. For someone who values durability, comfort, and the freedom to roam, don’t let this one pass you by!

This boat is owned by a US corporation and registered in Poland.

RECENT UPGRADES
Lithium house batteries
New Raymarine instruments
New Victron components
Gyro-Gale Fin stabilizers
Bottom painted July 2023
All canvas on the fly ridge is less than 2 years old.
TANKAGE
Fuel:  3 tanks for 900 gallons of diesel
Water: Aluminum (2) 350 gal total
Waste: Plastic 40 gal
ENGINES
Ford Lehman 4000 hours, last overhaul 2018
American Diesel 2000 hours, installed 2017
Sea Chest for all engine room thru hulls

ELECTRICAL
3 Victron 330Ah lifepo4 batteries.
1000w solar
victron 150/70 mppt controller
Raritan 16.5 USG Water heater
Honda 2000 gas generator

ELECTRONICS
Stand Horizon Matrix AIS GX2150
RaymarineAxiom 12 pro
Raymarine i50
Raymarine P70r autopilot control head
Evolution autopilot computer
Fusion stereo with speakers in cabin and flybridge
Samsung 26” TV aft cabin
17000btu Mabru air conditioner
GALLEY
Microwave
Propane 3 burner stove/oven
Summit Refrigeration and Freezer
Watermaker 110v 40 GPH
Splendide, 2100XCWasher/Dryer in aft cabin

HEADS
Electric Raritan flush to sanitation and overboard, and or holding

GROUND TACKLE
Rocna 33kg with 200ft 3/8 chain
Windless: Nilsson, dual chain/line 12V foot control

TENDER
AB RIB  9.5VL with Mercury 15HP

Listed by Infinity Yacht SalesTHIS BOAT IS SUBJECT TO AN EXCLUSIVE LISTING AGREEMENT WITH INFINITY YACHT SALES +52 315 100 9174 AND IS NOT OFFERED FOR SALE BY DENISON YACHTING - SAN FRANCISCO. Denison Yachting - San Francisco is merely providing this information in an effort to represent you as a buyer in the purchase of this vessel.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.