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1984 DeFever 44 Offshore Cruiser – Proven, Practical, and Ready for the Next Chapter
This 1984 DeFever 44 Offshore Cruiser is a classic long-range trawler designed by the legendary Arthur DeFever, renowned for building safe, seaworthy vessels that continue to attract knowledgeable cruisers worldwide. This particular hull has logged thousands of nautical miles through Central America, the Caribbean, and the Great Loop. I owned her from 2013 to 2018 and have known her since then. She is now offered for sale on behalf of her current owner, a retired physician who made the difficult decision to part with her due to unforeseen health issues.
Built on a solid fiberglass hull with a deep full-length keel and protected running gear, this DeFever 44 is exceptionally capable in open water. Her displacement hull, paired with Naiad stabilizers, ensures a stable and comfortable ride as well as impressive fuel economy on extended cruises.
Key Features:
The galley-up layout keeps the cook part of the conversation in the spacious salon. The full-beam aft master stateroom has an island queen berth, an ensuite head, and abundant storage. The forward guest stateroom features a V-berth and an adjacent head. The walk-in engine room has nearly stand-up headroom, which is rare for boats this size. The expansive flybridge offers excellent visibility and generous seating. The large covered aft deck is ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or carrying gear. The expansive, secure walk-around decks are a hallmark of DeFever design. The boat is stabilized with Naiad fins for offshore comfort.
Whether you’re planning to live aboard, cruise the Great Loop, or head off to explore the islands, this DeFever 44 delivers the kind of comfort, durability, and pedigree few boats in this size range can match.
DeFever owners form a tight-knit, active online community, and with good reason—these boats are built to be used and appreciated. This is an excellent opportunity to own one of Arthur DeFever’s most beloved designs at a very reasonable price.
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 desired validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. Photos may not properly reflect the current condition of the actual vessel offered for sale. In some cases stock photographs may have been used.
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing.
All dinghies are considered separate vessels and should have separate titles and documents. There is no guarantee as to the title of the dinghy on this vessel so Buyer accepts that while he may receive the dinghy included in the transaction, he may not receive the proper title to it.
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