YACHT NAME:
2006 DeFever Pilothouse Xanadu
MODEL:
Pilothouse
BUILDER:
DeFever
YEAR BUILT:
2006
LOCATION:
Georgetown MD
ASKING PRICE:
$429,900
DESIGNER:
N/A
HULL:
Fiberglass
CATEGORY:
Pilothouse
DESCRIPTION:
New Listing - Sadly the sellers health forces sale. This low hour (700!), single owner boat has been loving cared for since new.
More photos and details pending.
2006 DeFever 45 Pilothouse Trawler is a well-built, long-range cruiser known for its sturdy, seaworthy, and distinctive design, ideal for extended cruising with features such as a raised pilothouse for primary helm position, dual John Deere engines, bow and stern thrusters, and comfortable, practical accommodations, including a master stateroom. These trawlers are manufactured with high-quality materials, robust construction, and practical amenities, making them respected vessels in the cruising community.
Key Features and Characteristics
Design:
The DeFever 45 is a pilothouse trawler, a popular design for long-distance cruising, known for its seaworthy and distinctive "trawler" profile.
Pilothouse:
It features a raised pilothouse, providing excellent visibility and a primary, comfortable helm station.
Engines:
Powered by twin John Deere engines, offering fuel-efficient and reliable performance.
Features include a comprehensive navigation system, air conditioning/heating, and a functional galley with a convection microwave and induction cooktop.
Accommodations:
Offers spacious and comfortable accommodations, including a walk-around queen berth in the master stateroom, an en-suite head, and a separate shower.
Hull:
Features a strong, hand-laid GRP hull built for durability and comfort.
Builder:
These models are known for being built by reputable Asian manufacturers like the CTF yard in Taiwan, known for their comprehensive series of DeFever models.
Why They Are Respected
Seaworthiness:
DeFever trawlers are renowned for their sturdy, full-displacement hulls and overall seaworthiness, making them ideal for extended cruising and open-water travel.
Practicality:
The design prioritizes practical living and cruising, with functional accommodations and a well-designed interior layout.
Efficiency:
Their efficient hull design and diesel engines provide excellent fuel economy, a critical factor for long-distance cruising.
DisclaimerThe 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. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
