Naval Architect, Arthur DeFever, has designed a remarkable collection of cruising yachts. Here are brief descriptions of the more popular models.
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DeFever 34 Passagemaker
A fine small cruising vessel that finds its way into the most beautiful places in the world. Single stateroom forward provides accomodation for two. |
DF40 Passagemaker
The Passagemaker was built by Jensen Marine in Costa Mesa, California. Usually powered by a single 120-hp Lehman diesel. Owners stateroom aft with head. Guest stateroom and head forward. |
DF40, Downeast
The Downeast 40 looks very much like the Passagemaker 40. The bridge and windows are the tip off. Owner's cabin aft, guest cabin in bow. Two heads. |
DeFever 41
A popular single-engine cruiser with two staterooms, each with private head. Comfortable and efficent at 7 to 8 knots. |
DeFever 43
Full displacement offshore cruiser with two staterooms, each with private head. Large aft deck will carry the tender. Exceptional fuel and water capacity. |
DeFever 44 Offshore Cruiser
One of the most popular designs, the 44 is perfect for the cruising couple. Exceptional aft deck area and bridge. |
DeFever 48
Two or three staterooms, twin engines and a beautiful profile make this DeFever a fine cruiser with comfort and style. |
DeFever 49 Pilothouse
One of the great cruising boats patterned after the "Alaskan" that Art DeFever designed for Grand Banks. |
DeFever 49 Cockpit Motor Yacht
The 49 CMY is sometimes referred to as a 44 + 5 because she is the same as a 44 but with a 5-foot cockpit. |
DeFever 50 Cockpit
The updated design of the 49 cockpit model is now 50’- 10” overall with a full 16’ beam and 4’-6” draft. Check the link to the POCTA yard for more information. www.poctadefever.com |
DeFever 52 Offshore Cruiser
A great long-range cruiser, the 52 is a "flush-deck" design that yields amazing interior accommodations for her length. |
Grand Alaskan 53' - 65'
A series of beautiful yachts with lines by Arthur DeFever, the 53, 60, 64 and 65-foot models are all outstanding cruising vessels. |
DeFever 53 Pilothouse by POCTA
This new design is similar to the popular 49 RPH model. Now she is 53’ long with a full 16-foot beam. Check the link to the POCTA yard for more information. www.poctadefever.com |
DeFever 53 POC Motor Yacht
The Performance Offshore Cruiser has a layout like the 52 Offshore Cruiser but it was designed for a higher potential cruising speed. |
DeFever 56 Pilothouse
Beautiful new "raised pilothouse style" cruising yacht, just right for a live-aboard couple or cruising family. |
DeFever 60 Offshore Cruiser
A serious offshore cruiser of traditional design with amazing interior volume and comfort. Big sister to the 52 Offshore Cruiser. |