1987 DeFever Tri-Cabin 48'

Price

$195,000

Overall Length

48 ft

Location

St. Petersburg Florida United States

Category

Power

Year

1987

Name

C U Later

Model

Tri-Cabin

Fuel Tank Capacity

900 Gallons

Beam

15' 4"

LOA

47'

3"

Displacement

50,000

Fresh Water Capacity

400 Gallons

Hull Material

Fiberglass

Description

Great Loop Boat
Long Range Trawler
2 Generators
Stabilized
Very good to excellent condition

This 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.

IKONIC Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Preferred Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

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 davit

At 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.

Padded alcove at the head of the centerline queen
2ea Teak bedside tables w/drawers
Cedar lined hanging lockers
Custom mattress,2020
Starboard compartment washer/dryer combo
32" Samsung Smart TV
Head with stall shower

Twin over/under berths
Full length hanging locker
Access to engine room, portside

Twin over/under berths
Cedar lined hanging locker w/storage drawers
32" Samsung Smart TV
Head with stall shower

CruiseAir - 3 compressors, 4 air handlers, 40,000BTU, digital controls(salon unit replaced 2025)
Micro Commander shift
Stiid captain's chair, 2021, $7,000
Custom designed dining/coffee table w/burl wood top
Custom teak flooring
32"Samsung Smart TV w/drop down cabinet, 2024
DVD and Direct TV antennas in eyebrow
2ea sets of window covers, mesh and solid
Granite countertops in galley
Large SS single basin sink and faucet, 2020
Sanitron UV water purifier, rebuilt 2025
Brevel microwave/convection oven, 2019
3 burner electric Princess stove
Ice maker
Engel refrigerator/freezer, 2019 (under settee)
Upright Refrigerator/Freezer

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

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.