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40 DeFever 1987 Boat for Sale

Positive Space

ASKING PRICE: $135,000 Watch Price

Poulsbo, WA

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Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler anchored on calm water with scenic forest backdrop.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler docked under a canopy in a marina.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler yacht docked under a covered marina.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler boat deck with wooden railings and seating area.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler deck with sleek, modern gray non-slip surface.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler interior with wooden decor, seating area, helm, and kitchenette.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler interior with wooden helm, dining area, and nautical decor.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler helm with navigation equipment and wooden steering wheel.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler control panel with Perkins engine gauges and Garmin navigation system.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics Control panel of a 1987 DeFever Trawler with switches and gauges.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler interior with wooden furnishings and marina view.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics Interior of 1987 DeFever Trawler with kitchen, dining area, and nautical decor.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler kitchen with wooden cabinets, dual sink, stove, and nautical-themed decor.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler interior with wooden cabinetry and refrigerator.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler cabin with striped bedding, wood paneling, and "No Wake Zone" pillow.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics Luxurious 1987 DeFever Trawler bedroom with striped bedding and wooden cabinetry.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler cabin interior with wood paneling, bed, and storage cabinets.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler interior with wooden cabinetry, mirror, and stairs leading to dining area.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics Shower area in 1987 DeFever Trawler with wooden accents and nautical decor.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler bathroom with wooden cabinetry, sink, and nautical-themed shower curtain.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics Compact bathroom in a 1987 DeFever Trawler with sink, toilet, and shower curtain.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler interior with wooden stairs and cabinetry, leading to a cozy seating area.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler interior kitchen with wooden cabinetry and modern appliances.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler interior with wooden cabinetry, kitchen appliances, and large windows.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics Cozy 1987 DeFever Trawler cabin with wooden interior and porthole windows.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics Cozy cabin interior of 1987 DeFever Trawler with wooden walls and plush bedding.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler cabin with cozy bed, wooden interior, and nautical decor.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler bathroom with wooden cabinets, sink, and checkered towels.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler deck with metal stairs and cushioned seating area.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler deck with metal ladder and railing, featuring gray flooring.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler deck with ladder, storage box, and marine equipment.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler interior with seating, table, and helm station in a marina setting.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler helm with navigation equipment, seating, and marina view.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler helm with Garmin navigation, steering wheel, and control panel.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler dashboard with Garmin navigation and engine gauges.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler cockpit with seating, table, and navigation equipment.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler deck with gray flooring and stainless steel railings.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler deck with covered equipment and stainless steel railings.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler with dinghy and Suzuki outboard motor at dock.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler with Suzuki outboard motor docked in a marina.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics Engine room of a 1987 DeFever Trawler with dual blue marine engines.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics Engine room of a 1987 DeFever Trawler with Perkins marine engines and various mechanical components.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics Engine room of a 1987 DeFever Trawler with blue machinery and wiring.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics Engine room of a 1987 DeFever Trawler featuring a Perkins Range 4 135 engine.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics Engine room of a 1987 DeFever Trawler with visible machinery and components.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics Electrical system of a 1987 DeFever Trawler with Victron Energy components and wiring.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics Engine room of a 1987 DeFever Trawler with electrical and mechanical components.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics Victron Energy MultiPlus inverter charger on 1987 DeFever Trawler, surrounded by colorful cables.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics Electrical panel and charger system on a 1987 DeFever Trawler boat.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics Engine room of a 1987 DeFever Trawler with equipment and fire extinguisher.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler boat anchored near rocky shoreline with trees.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler anchored in scenic, forested waters under a clear blue sky.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler anchored in serene waters, surrounded by lush greenery and blue skies.
Positive Space Yacht Photos Pics 1987 DeFever Trawler anchored near lush, forested island in tranquil blue waters.
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Last updated Feb 2, 2026

Positive Space Boat | 40' DeFever 1987

This well maintained 1987 DeFever 40 is a classic trawler designed for efficient long-range cruising thanks to twin Diesel Perkins and a full keel for stability.

Thoughtful layout includes two cabins - a master with centerline queen berth and ensuite head, plus a forward guest cabin with v-berth and head plus a spacious salon with teak interiors. Includes a flybridge helm, galley with full appliances and lots of upgrades with modern electronics.

Propulsion

•    Perkins 6-354 naturally aspirated (2,740 hours)

Navigation/Electronics

•    Garmin MFD 8610xsv

•    Garmin autopilot

•    Garmin Reactor 40 radar

•    Victron charger/inverter system 3000w (new 2023)

•    Upgraded wiring throughout to ABYC standards

•    House batteries: 4ea AGM (new 2023)

•    Start batteries: 2ea AGM (new 2023)

•    Generator battery 1ea AGM (new 2023)

•    Galvanic isolator

•    Isolation transformer

•    8kw Onan Diesel generator (412 hours)

•    iCom VHF radio on helm and flybridge

•    30amp shore power cord

Cabin

•    Force 10 propane oven with 3 burner stove

•    NorCold fridge & freezer (new)

•    Webasto Diesel forced air furnace (3 zone)

Cockpit and Decking

•    New Raptor decking (2025)

Ground Tackle

•    CQR 35lb plow anchor with 200’ galvanized chain

•    Spare Danforth anchor

•    Simpson Lawrence Seawolf 12v windlass

Misc:

•    Zodiac YL340 Deluxe tender with new Suzuki 20hp

•    Stuffing boxes repacked in 2023

•    Maintenance logs available

•    Coolant, drive belts, filters, engine/transmission oil serviced July 2025

•    New bottom paint (Aug 2024)

•    New water pump impellers (July 2025)


Denison Yachting - San Francisco is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Olympic View Yachts.

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.

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Positive Space HIGHLIGHTS

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Specifications
  • Cruising Speed: 8 kn
  • Maximum Speed: 9.5 kn
  • Beam: 14' 0''
  • Hull Material: Fiberglass
  • Fuel Tank: 1 x 360|gallon
  • Fresh Water: 1 x 250|gallon
  • Holding: 1 x 30|gallon
  • Cabins: 2
  • Heads: 2

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Defever YACHTS SALES REPORT

LOA (ft)
BOAT BRAND
YEAR
SOLD PRICE (USD)
SOLD DATE
DAYS ACTIVE
LOCATION
40
DeFever
1985
$55,000
Aug, 23
711
Long Beach, CA, USA
78
DeFever
1989
$375,000
Apr, 22
1497
San Diego, CA, USA
63
DeFever
2001
$698,036
Jan, 22
822
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
60
DeFever
1990
$140,000
Aug, 22
357
Central Square, NY, USA
59
DeFever
2016
$704,440
Mar, 23
56
Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia
54
DeFever
1971
$95,000
Feb, 22
155
Ferndale, WA, USA
53
DeFever
1988
$270,000
Jul, 23
77
Jacksonville, FL, USA
53
DeFever
1988
$300,000
Oct, 22
159
USA
53
DeFever
1988
$300,000
Oct, 22
138
Grasonville, MD, USA
52
DeFever
2008
$394,017
Apr, 23
102
MARMARİS, Turkey
50
DeFever
2006
$575,000
Jun, 23
127
Everett, WA, USA
49
DeFever
1989
$191,500
Jul, 23
70
Johns Island, SC, USA
49
DeFever
1982
$199,000
Jun, 23
118
Port Orchard, WA, USA
49
DeFever
2001
$317,450
Mar, 23
323
Destin, FL, USA
49
DeFever
2006
$350,000
Dec, 22
72
Chester, MD, USA
49
DeFever
2002
$323,500
Dec, 22
151
Grasonville, MD, USA
49
DeFever
2002
$323,500
Dec, 22
123
Grasonville, MD, USA
49
DeFever
1979
$205,000
Sep, 22
101
Tacoma, WA, USA
49
DeFever
2001
$200,000
Sep, 22
170
Orange Beach, AL, USA
49
DeFever
1985
$265,000
Jul, 22
111
Tacoma, WA, USA
49
DeFever
2002
$234,000
Apr, 22
103
Venice, FL, USA
49
DeFever
2018
$750,000
Feb, 22
419
Seattle, WA, USA
47
DeFever
1987
$102,862
May, 22
234
Victoria Harbour, ON, Canada
46
DeFever
2008
$470,000
Mar, 23
99
Bellingham, WA, USA
44
DeFever
1995
$115,000
Jul, 23
42
Santa Barbara, CA, USA
44
DeFever
1988
$160,000
Mar, 23
36
Bellingham, WA, USA
44
DeFever
2003
$323,280
Mar, 23
171
Ladysmith, BC, Canada
44
DeFever
1999
$250,000
Feb, 23
60
Jacksonville, FL, USA
44
DeFever
1995
$90,000
Oct, 22
71
Wilmington, CA, USA
44
DeFever
2001
$295,000
Sep, 22
62
Southport, NC, USA
44
DeFever
1987
$130,000
Sep, 22
55
Treasure Island, FL, USA
44
DeFever
1999
$44,000
Sep, 22
171
Englewood, FL, USA
44
DeFever
1988
$159,000
Jul, 22
34
Chesapeake, VA, USA
44
DeFever
1988
$146,000
May, 22
197
San Pedro, CA, USA
44
DeFever
1984
$141,250
May, 22
48
San Diego, CA, USA
44
DeFever
2005
$155,000
Mar, 22
204
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
44
DeFever
1982
$105,000
Feb, 22
101
Sandusky, OH, USA
43
DeFever
1978
$78,000
Jul, 23
49
Mobile, AL, USA
43
DeFever
1979
$70,000
Dec, 22
57
North Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
41
DeFever
1983
$20,500
May, 23
47
Melbourne, FL, USA
41
DeFever
1981
$48,000
Mar, 23
147
Novato, CA, USA
41
DeFever
1981
$18,000
Mar, 23
28
Fall River, MA, USA
41
DeFever
1983
$69,000
Dec, 22
69
Georgetown, MD, USA
41
DeFever
1986
$62,000
Feb, 22
139
Alameda, CA, USA
41
DeFever
1982
$49,900
Feb, 22
28
Cape Haze, FL, USA
40
DeFever
1977
$55,000
Jul, 23
201
San Diego, CA, USA
40
DeFever
1973
$30,000
May, 23
1000
San Diego, CA, USA
40
DeFever
1975
$66,000
Feb, 23
184
Iuka, MS, USA
40
DeFever
1985
$185,000
Sep, 22
86
Mount Pleasant, SC, USA
40
DeFever
1985
$58,000
Aug, 22
126
USA
40
DeFever
1985
$58,000
Aug, 22
125
Tavernier, FL, USA
34
DeFever
1974
$50,000
May, 23
20
Dania, FL, USA
34
DeFever
1974
$37,500
Jan, 23
163
Miami, FL, USA

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