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For Sale: 38' Defever Tri Cabin Trawler

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38' Defever Tri Cabin Trawler for sale by owner. Hull built in 1978 and repowered in 1984 with single Isuzu 135 HP diesel. Interior remodeled in 2010 with granite countertops in master stateroom and bathroom, and marble in shower. Kubota diesel generator powers AC/Heat, 37" flatscreen TV, stove, microwave, etc... while on the hook. Many extras included, like dinghy with 3.5 Mercury 4 stroke motor and underwater transom lights. This boat is turn-key and ready to cruise!

Change in plans with family and obligations to work are forcing me to sell!

Asking 65,000 OBO. Boat is located in Biloxi, MS.
 

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Hello All,

My 38' trawler is still for sale for anyone interested in a reliable single engine boat. Price Reduced! She shows well and is ready to cruise - reasonable offers considered!
 
Fuel Consumption

What kind of fuel burn/range do yu have with that single engine? I am looking for the largest most economical boat I can get.
 
I get about 1.5 GPH at 1800 RPM cruise speed (7 knots). Range at this speed and with 10% fuel in reserve is about 1680 NM.

The 5.5 kW generator burns about 1/2 GPH. Range with the generator running and 10% fuel in reserve is about 1260 NM.

The boat has freezer boxes to keep food cold for extended trips, so there is really no need to run the generator while underway unless AC/Heat in the cabin is desired. The boat has an invertor to generate AC power for small appliances if desired.
 
UPDATE: Price reduced even further! Motivated Seller-moving and boat must go!!

Newly renovated forward area Spring 2012 with new hardwood floor, wall-lighting, wall coverings, paint, and pillows! Fresh cabin paint inside and out, new fiberglass and non-skid applied to aft deck area-- just finished 11/2012. Recently repaired and resewn fly-bridge canvas October 2012, recovered salon cushions 2011 as well. Windows replaced new in 2009 and all hatches resealed 2012 with NO LEAKS!! Decks are in great shape with no leaks. All appliances are in great working order and will stay with boat. Many extra creature comforts as she has been a live aboard for the last 4 years. Great boat and great price!! Mechanically in great condition, low hours on engines, and complete maintenance service done last week. Must see her to appreciate! All offers welcome!!
 
Now this DF is the DF I really like. I think it actually is close to being a full disp boat/hull. Let's see a pic of her aft end below the WL. Even if not it's the nicest DF I've ever seen. And Isuzu is my first engine choice.
 
Looks like the YW listing's been updated since I looked at your thread a few days ago... (they spelled Biloxi right) and more pics. Nice looking boat.
 
This is my first post, but I've been hanging out and reading threads for several months here. Great stuff. Your Defever looks real nice and if the time frame was a little different, I would come down to see it. If still available in the coming months once my finances are in order, we may get a chance to talk after-all. Great looking Defever, I to am interested in seeing the hull. I believe it's near full displacement.
 
Thanks for the comments. Current asking price is only 59K!

Below are a few additional pictures of the hull taken during the last haul out. The hull does have flatter sections aft, but hull speed is achieved easily at 1500 RPM. Easy on the engine & very low fuel consumption, so also easy on the wallet.
 

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Trawler is still for sale. Under the right circumstances I would be able to assist with relocating the boat to Florida or Atlantic SouthEast coast.
 
Your boat is beautiful but not within my price range. I run a boat leasing company in Chicago and am looking for boats that are within $20,000 to $30,000 dollars in price range. Let me know if you are interested otherwise good luck.
 
I sold this boat for Clay a few months ago. Sorry guys you missed a good one.
 
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