2003 DeFever 44' (13.41 m) 44
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
SORRENTO
The current owner just finished traversing the US east coast so all systems are functional and up to date. Upgrades are numerous. The most recent is new Spectrum CS bottom paint (October 2024) and cutlas bearings.
- Motor Yachts
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: CFT44144C303
Description
The current owner just finished traversing the US east coast so all systems are functional and up to date. Upgrades are numerous. The most recent is new Spectrum CS bottom paint (October 2024) and cutlas bearings. Internet connectivity is made simple and robust with a Starlink professional antenna and Pepwave Router WiFi system second to none. Navigation instruments are current Garmin plotters, autopilot, rear camera, Depth gauge on both the flybridge and lower helm.
Data Sheet
HIN/IMO: CFT44144C303
LOA: 44' (13.41 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 2003
Beam: 15' 5''
Draft Max: 4' 7''
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Bridge Clearance: 22'
Fuel Tank: 950 Gallons (3596.14 Liters)
Fresh Water: 350 Gallons (1324.89 Liters)
Holding Tank: 60 Gallons (227.12 Liters)
Displacement: 52911 lbs
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Perkins Sabre
- Engine Model: M135
- Engine Year: 2003
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 135.00
- Power KW: 100.67
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 4500.00
- Engine Location: Port
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Perkins Sabre
- Engine Model: M135
- Engine Year: 2003
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 135.00
- Power KW: 100.67
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 4500.00
- Engine Location: Starboard
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Westerbeke
- Generator KW: 12.50
Full Details
Salon
- Pepwave Celluar Wifi Router with Starlink Professional grade antennae
- 40" flat screen Samsung 4K tv with Bose Soundbar
- Fusion RA-770 Stereo with Amplifier and subwoofer
- Air conditioning with reverse heat reconditioned in 2023
- LED lighting throughout
- storage under steps and in sidewalls
Lower Helm
- Naiad Satbilizers master control (serviced Spring 2024)
- Full Instrumentation of Perkins engines
- Bow Thruster with joystick control
- Raymarine Depthfinder
- Garmin 7212 Plotter
- Garmin 25 mile digital dome radar
- Garmin remote microphone with hailer
- Standard Horizon VHF, good backup for the Garmin VHF
- Maxwell 2200 windlass, with remote, serviced and lubed in 2023
- Danforth Compass control
- Bilge alarms and High water alarms
- ARC remote control for spotlight
- Weather station for wind speed and direction
- Full set of Phifertex covers for all pilothouse windows
Flybridge
- Garmin 8616 Plotter mounted on NavPod on dash
- Garmin reactor 40 autopilot with handheld remote, really cool toy
- Raymarine Depth Gauge
- Windlass Control station
- Oversized Bimini top, new 2023 with folding radar arch
- 800# dinghy davit crane
- 11' Walker Bay ridged inflatable with 25 hp 4 stroke Yamaha outboard With Dinghy Cover, anchor, paddle, VHF Radio, automatic bilge pump, Air pump, Running Lights, Floating tow line with bridle. Custom Canvas Cover.
- Huge dock box for storage
- Power outlets for Devices, 110 outlet
- Remote for Searchlight
- Teak cocktail tables
- New reclining helm seat with cover
- Sunbrella Cushions, fast dry
- Bow thruster controls
- Fusion Remote control station with 4 awesome speakers
- Garmin 200 camera on aft
- Large storage area under dashboard and seat compartments.
- 73# Rockna Anchor with 200’ of chain
Engine Room
- Twin Perkins Sabre 135 HP engines, recently serviced and well maintained
- ESI Total Fuel Management Polishing system keeps fuel clean and allows easy transfer of fuel to and from the three fuel tanks with DeFevers’ fuel valve tree.
- Twin Racor filter system for each engine and single for Generator
- Westerbeake 12.5 KW generator with newer soundsheild, new heat exchanger, raw water pump.
- Oil removal system from all 3 engines
- Workbench with lots of storage shelves
- Blink cameras (3) help monitor room with an iPad app.
- Room is clean, neat, and well ventilated
Recent Maintenance + Upgrades
Forward toilet is a Raritan Marine Elegance automatic head and bidet
Rear vacuflush head has been rebuilt and also has a bidet feature
V Berth mattresses and covers new in 2023
Installed in 2024 - 6 solar panels with Victron Solar Controller and new inverter charger. All viewable with remote on iPad.
Battery monitor New in 2024
New Breville Convection Oven to replace microwave
New 2 burner induction cooktop
Dinghy has a new automatic bilge pump and new throttle control
New batteries for bow thruster
Bottom job 2024
New 50 amp power cord
Electrical system tweaked and improved work with EILD marina pedestals
Bow hook for anchor bridle
New dockbox on aft deck
Hull professionally compounded and waxed in 2023, topsides in 2024
New window shades in salon
New holding tank discharge pump and Y valve
New sewer hoses
New raw water hoses to engines and generator
New docklines and fenders with covers
New salon sofa, converts to single bed.
32" Flat Screen TV in master stateroom
Extra portable VHF radio
Marriage saver headsets for easy communication
Current Chart books East Coast and Bahamas
Ownership
The Owner/Captian is the Broker in this listing. He is a hands on person that has touched every aspect of this boat. He has cleaned, inspected, improved many of the systems and learned lots of details that will be shared with the next owner. He remains friends with the man who previously owned and invested in this boat and the tradition will continue.
One of the most intangible assets of this fine yacht is the support and knowledge obtained for the hundreds of current and former DeFever Owners through the DeFever Forum. A wonderful group always willing to share the knowledge and love of a classic line of yachts still in operation and cruising the waters of the world.
Listing MLS by Yachtr.com
Contact Us
For more information about this yacht please contact Vann Cochran.
We look forward to working with you!
Ashley Yachts
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Suite 302B
Charleston SC 29401 USA
Phone: 1-843-577-7222
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For over 40 years, Ashley Yachts has been based in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Our clients benefit from an outfit that has been in the brokerage industry for decades, with hundreds of happy clients in Charleston and beyond. We have assisted clients purchasing yachts near and far, and specialize in buyer’s representation services. Whether you are considering purchasing a yacht that is in a neighboring state, another region, across the country, or on another continent altogether, we have experience that can be of immeasurable value in your search, purchase, and ownership.
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