52 DeFever 1983 Boat for Sale

Try Boat | 52' DeFever 1983

Live the Resort Lifestyle Immediately: 1983 52' DeFever Performance Offshore Cruiser – “TRY” with Rare Paradise Village Marina Slip

Imagine owning a well maintained, long-range DeFever Performance Offshore Cruiser and docking her in one of the most sought-after slips on the West coast of mexico and Banderas Bay — without the years-long wait or endless frustration of trying to secure a spot.

TRY makes that dream a reality. 

TRY is the term for a Score in the game of RUGBY. It is the equivalent of a touch down in the game of gridiron american football. Also a metaphor for life.

This 1983 52' DeFever Performance Offshore Cruiser has only 500 hours on her main engines — barely broken in after more than four decades. Her dedicated owners have poured over $250,000 into critical upgrades and maintenance, focusing on the systems that matter most for reliable offshore cruising and luxurious liveaboard comfort:

• Expert engine room refresh (including the twin low-hour Caterpillar 3208 mains, serial numbers 01232413 and 01232416) for trouble-free performance on thousands of future miles
• Fully modernized sanitation system — clean, odor-free, and worry-free
• On-demand hot water, instant luxury at every faucet
• Exterior paint upgrades that make her look sharp and turn heads at the dock
• All-new galley with modern sink, stove, 5 in 1 range, dishwasher and refrigerator plus icemaker and beer fridge— a complete kitchen refresh for effortless entertaining and daily living.
• Bidets in the heads for true European-style comfort at sea
• 12.5 KW and 8 KW Generators
• Watermaker (needs attention)
• Starlink WIFI
• Sleeps 7 in three staterooms and wheel house
• 2 heads and 2 showers
• TIP good through 2034
• Full standing washing machine and dryer in mechanical space
• All 4 Fuel tanks totally cleaned and inspected from the inside after fuel polish. Perfect condition with photos

Built on Arthur DeFever’s legendary full-displacement design, TRY offers proven seaworthiness, a solid fiberglass hull with new hydraulic hoses and pump for the Naiad stabilizers (Stbd side needs attention), a generous 16'+ beam, and nearly 1,500 gallons of fuel capacity. Powered by her reliable Caterpillar 3208 mains, she cruises efficiently at 8 knots with the potential for 1,200+ nautical miles of range — perfect for coastal hops, the Sea of Cortez, or longer Pacific passages. TRY has been the committee boat for many of the Vallarta Yacht Club regattas, rallies and races. To include the Music boat for the Barra de Navidad Cruise in week.  A small band on the aft deck and boats all anchored behdin, dancing to the music. 

But here’s what truly sets this offering apart: TRY can include a highly desirable, hard-to-get slip at the prestigious Paradise Village Marina in Nuevo Vallarta on beautiful Banderas Bay, Mexico.

In a popular cruising hub where prime slips are notoriously difficult (often impossible) to secure, this slip is a game-changer.  The buyer can get this perfect slip if wanted.

You’ll enjoy full access to all the world-class amenities of the Paradise Village Resort and Spa — right at your dock:

• Multiple swimming pools and Jacuzzis
• Tennis courts, fitness center, and world-famous spa
• Gourmet restaurants, shopping center, and sky bar
• Soft-sand beach just steps away
• Full grocery just outside the gate
• 24-hour security, concierge service, and more
• The world renowned Vallarta Yacht Club is just a few blocks down the dock
• Youth Sailing programs just down the dock.

Live the ultimate yachting lifestyle: step off your beautifully maintained DeFever straight into five-star resort living — no hauling out, no searching for dock space, just pure enjoyment in one of the safest and most scenic bays on Mexico’s Pacific coast.  

Inside, TRY features a practical, spacious layout ideal for extended cruising or entertaining guests, now with a fully refreshed galley ready for gourmet meals at anchor or underway:

• Full-beam master stateroom with abundant storage
• Additional guest staterooms
• Wide, protected side decks for easy line handling
• Expansive flybridge and boat deck perfect for a tender

She is turn-key — extremely low hours on her Caterpillar mains, massive recent investment in reliability, comfort, and modern conveniences, proven DeFever Performance Offshore Cruiser pedigree, and that rare slip that makes her an instant lifestyle upgrade.

Low engine hours on Caterpillar mains. $250,000+ in upgrades over the past 4 years. Legendary seaworthiness. Prime Paradise Village slip included.

TRY isn’t just a boat for sale — she’s your immediate ticket to the relaxed, Liveaboard cruising life in Banderas Bay that most owners only dream about, complete with a brand-new galley, reliable Cat power, and resort amenities at your dock.  There are some things that need attention, thus the low price.

Serious inquiries only. Contact me today to arrange a private viewing and learn how you can take ownership of both this exceptional 1983 DeFever Performance Offshore Cruiser and her enviable slip in paradise.

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