1974 Defever Trawler Passagemaker 40

Features

Cabin Lighting, Cabinets, Fridge/Freezer- Full Size, Head, Ice Maker - Separate, Microwave, Pressurized Water System, Salon, Sink - Galley, Stateroom - Aft, Stateroom - Forward, Stove / Oven, Bottom Paint Antifouling, Anchor, Anchor Rode, Bench Seats, Bimini, Bow Rail, Captain's Chair, Cleats - Fixed, Mast, Propane Tank, Helm Wheel, Swim Platform, Windlass, Dinghy Lift, 110v Ac Outlets, Battery Switches, Fuel Gauge, Number of Batteries, Shore Power, Tachometer, Volt Meter, Bilge Pump, Holding Tank, Rudder, Throttle/Shift, Mech, Water Tanks, Watermaker, GPS / Plotter, Anchor Light, Navigation Lights, Network, Radar Dome, Vhf

Additional Comments

Stock #440430 - An experienced bluewater cruising trawler with upper and lower helms, two staterooms, AC, generator, and NMEA 2000 networked electronics!Live-aboard, make weekend memories, or take the cruise of a lifetime. This Defever Passagemaker 40 is an experienced bluewater cruiser and is available for sale in Florida!The Defever is a cruiser's trawler built for efficient and stable motoring. The Perkins diesel engines sip fuel cruising at 9 or 10 MPH and burning about 4 gallons per hour each.... (read more) The boats displacement keel hull tracks well in various conditions, perfect for cruises to the islands, the Great Lakes, and for adventures on the Great Loop.The two staterooms aboard are air conditioned as are the salon and the galley. The 16000 BTU air unit was installed in 2024 with new ducting to the aft stateroom, eliminating the need for two AC units.Galley features include a full size refrigerator / freezer that runs on D/C or A/C power. The stove and oven are propane heated and the microwave runs on shore power or the on the generator.For the captain, the upper and low helms are fully functional with helm steering and electronics. The captain has two Garmin units and a Simrad unit networked via NMEA 2000 connectivity. Windlass controls for the sizable Danforth style anchor control the retrieval using the IDEAL windlass. Anchor deployment is gravity drop method using the IDEAL. Two aluminum fuel tanks total 300 gallons capacity for extended cruises. Freshwater capacity is 100 gallons.The Isuzu 10 KW diesel generator powers the ship when away from shore power. Two 8D batteries provide storage for cabin power and the generator has its own battery. Many updates have been done in 2024. Review the list of updates in the Condition section below.Don't let this one get away! Call or email with questions, or make an offer to hold the Defever!This is a brand new listing, just on the market this week. Please submit all reasonable offers.Reason for selling is life changes.At Pop Yachts, we will always provide you with a TRUE representation of every vessel we market. We encourage all buyers to schedule a survey for an independent analysis. Any offer to purchase is ALWAYS subject to satisfactory survey results. Contact us for a free BoatHistoryReport report on this vessel. We pay upfront for a report on every vessel possible, and we provide this peace of mind to our buyers at no charge and with no commitment. All you have to do is ask!You have questions? We have answers. Call us at (941) 538-7803 to discuss this boat.Selling your boat has never been easier. At Pop Yachts, we literally sell thousands of units every year all over the country. Call (855) 218-2805 and we'll get started selling your boat today.Take a look at ALL ***18 PICTURES*** of this vessel on our main website at POPSELLS DOT COM. We appreciate that you took your time to look at our advertisement and we look forward to speaking with you! 2024 Updates Include: Bottom job, thru-hulls replaced, hydraulic steering ram, pumps and updated lines and fittings, electric head in the aft stateroom, 16000 BTU AC unit and ducting, magnetic pumps for AC and generator intakes, and auto bilge pump.

Sections of the toe rail have been replaced and other sections will need to be replaced. The stanchions are temporarily fixed where toe rail sections are not complete.

The forward head is not connected to the waste tank and the aft sink and shower are sumps are inoperable. The bimini is not assembled and may need repairs.

Navigation and anchor lights are updated to LED. The Furuno radar dome and screen are not connected to power. The AquaMarine water maker and the icemaker have not been used by the owner. Ask for Jim Kerpan.

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