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$195K

1987 DeFever Tri-Cabin

Trawlers·
St. Petersburg, Florida
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$195K
USD · Asking Price
48 ft
Length
1987
Year
Trawlers
Type
St. Petersburg, Florida
Location

About This Vessel

This 1987 DeFever Tri-Cabin, measures 48 ft, and is located in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Great Loop BoatLong Range Trawler2 GeneratorsStabilizedVery good to excellent conditionThis classic 1987 DeFever Tri-Cabin is powered by Lehman 135's. The current owner has constantly upgraded and improved her. Mechanically she is in good condition and has been cruised throughout Florida, the Bahamas as well as an 11 month Loop trip. This Bluewater cruiser is built on a solid fiberglass hull with a full keel and stabilized, high bow with lots of flare. Her stand up engine room is accessed thru a door in the 3rd cabin. She has two full heads each with stall showers, centerline queen in the primary stateroom, washer and dryer, lower helm, and beautiful wood work throughout. She is located in Pasadena Yacht Club, St. Petersburg, FL. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is

Accommodations

Board through either port or starboard side gate or at the transom door. The varnished rails and teak decks will be evident as are the wide and covered decks. The covered aft deck cabin area provides a delightful seating and lounge area with a platform for the toys aboard. There is a comfortable flybridge access here which is protected, easy and includes numerous handholds. This area is covered by a bimini forward of the radar arch. There is bench seating facing forward and room for additional deck chairs. The Zodiac is stored in this area when not deployed by the davitAt the main deck level step inside through any of the three access doors into the main salon. Light, open, modern and sleek yet bathed in solid wood surfaces. The floors are teak, the table is a stunning burl wood, and the galley counter is granite. The L-shaped settee is in Ultraleather. There are shades and wall sconces. The Stidd captain's chair is forward to starboard with excellent visibility and deck access. The instrument suite is impressive with full instrumentation at both helms. Stepping forward is the forward stateroom with 8' headroom, twin berths,and a large cedar lined hanging locker to starboard. There is excellent ventilation thru the 4 opening ports and overhead hatch. The doorway to the engine room is aft. Across the hall is the head with stall shower.Aft of the main salon is the owner's suite. The island queen bed is flanked by teak lockers and storage drawers. To port is the head with vanity sink and full shower stall. The stateroom is light filled.

Owner's Stateroom

Padded alcove at the head of the centerline queen2ea Teak bedside tables w/drawersCedar lined hanging lockersCustom mattress,2020Starboard compartment washer/dryer combo32" Samsung Smart TVHead with stall shower

Mid-Stateroom

Twin over/under berthsFull length hanging lockerAccess to engine room, portside

Forward Stateroom

Twin over/under berthsCedar lined hanging locker w/storage drawers32" Samsung Smart TVHead with stall shower

Helm, Main Salon and Galley

CruiseAir - 3 compressors, 4 air handlers, 40,000BTU, digital controls(salon unit replaced 2025)Micro Commander shiftStiid captain's chair, 2021, $7,000Custom designed dining/coffee table w/burl wood topCustom teak flooring32"Samsung Smart TV w/drop down cabinet, 2024DVD and Direct TV antennas in eyebrow2ea sets of window covers, mesh and solidGranite countertops in galleyLarge SS single basin sink and faucet, 2020Sanitron UV water purifier, rebuilt 2025Brevel microwave/convection oven, 20193 burner electric Princess stoveIce makerEngel refrigerator/freezer, 2019 (under settee)Upright Refrigerator/Freezer

Flybridge

Custom white leather Stidd captain's chair, 2022Bimini top, 2025Zodiac 12' tender w/20hp 2019 Tohatsu, electkeric start with helm steering and bimini top Liferaft, 6 person(needs certification)Anti-skid repaintedVarnish kept up to date

Electronics and Audio Visual

All new helm panels at lower and FB helm stations are equipped with full gauges at each. These include at each helm twin engine oil temp and pressure and transmission oil temp and pressure gauges.Raymarine Axiom 9 at both helms, 2018Raymarine RD-424Raymarine CPT transducer for AxiomICOM IC-M506 VHF, lower helm with Command mic at upper helmICOM-M422 VHF, upper helm with Command mic at lower helm2eaDigital Antenna 10db gain VHF antennas, 2016Intellian i5 satellite TV dish, 2017TV antenna for over the air TV receptionICOM-M802 SSB w/SP-24 (PH)Raymarine ST-60 depth, upper and lower helmVesper XB-8000 AIS (wifi and NMEA 2000 network), 2016Raymarine P70 autopilot control head, upper and lower helm, 2017Robertson AP300X autopilot control at upper and lower helm (second autopilot)Spotlight control, upper helmWindlass control,upper and lower helm, foot switches at windlassACR EPIRB, 2020AIS Class BDanforth 6' compassRitchie compass, upper helmInterphase forward looking Sonar32" Samsung TV (total of 3)Sony Blue-Ray playerUbiquiti Bullet high power wifi access point with microtik router in cabin

Engine Room

Averge height individual can stand up in the engine room. Access from mid-stateroom.Twin Lehman 135hp Model 2725, 6 cyl,port hrs 4100, starboard 4100 hrsNAIAD stabilizers, serviced 202412ea batteries, 2023ProMarine Pro Nautic 12-60P battery charger, 2023Magnasine 2812 2800watt inverterPower pulse temperature sensor on batteriesBalmar 100amp alternator on both engines, 20198kw Westerbeke 8BTDA generator, 2975 hours17kw Onan 17MDKAD -967 generator Built-in fuel polishing systemApprox 500 gals of diesel on boardFCI 800 GPD watermakerCeiling lightsMacerator pump

Deck and Hull

475Watt solar panels, total of 3 with frame, 2022Rocna anchor 40 with 225' chain(chain new 2022)Aluminum Fortress FX37 w/rodeLofrans Tigres electric windlassForedeck and aft deck fresh water washdownAft deck lockers, port and starboardMagma BAJA gas grillSpare alternators, spare parts"Ditch" bagMaintenance manual and service history availableLifesling, 2017Teak decking mostly undercover, good condition

Updates

LED lightsCustom exterior lightingFresh water washdown on bowFresh water washdown in aft lockerBottom paint, Mid 2024Varnish renewedAft shore power receptacle port side w/mid ship power receptacle w/ selector switch, 2022FlybridgeDeck Paint, 2025Plastic teak dive platform, 2017Salon air replaced, 2025

Tender

Zodiac Cadet 340 dinghy - St Croix Euro helm and seating, bilge pump, Raymarine dragonfly GPS plotter/fishfinder, Sunbrella bimini (2025), running lights, bilge pump20hp Tohatsu 4 - stroke (2019) with power trim and tiltMarQuipt Lowboy 600# electric davit

Electrical

12 VOLT:3 banks in engine room6ea 6v batteries, Bank #16ea 6v batteries, Bank #21ea 12v Group 27Inverter/charger Magnum MS28123ea flexible 47SW solar panelsEngine and generator start batteries110 VOLT:50 amp Service w/shore cord 

Mechanical Disclaimer

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 brochure.

Disclaimer

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 desires validated.

Vessel Overview

Year1987
MakeDeFever
ModelTri-Cabin
Vessel NameC U Later
CategoryTrawlers
ConditionUsed
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Fuel TypeDiesel

Dimensions

Length Overall48 ft
Beam15 ft
Max Draft4 ft
Displacement50,000

Performance & Capacity

Fuel Capacity899.99 gal
Fresh Water400 gal

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Jared Neff — Neff Yacht Sales Broker
Jared Neff
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