Horizon Yacht & Ship Brokerage - We are the West Coast dealer for DeFever and the Southen California dealer for Albermarle Sportfishing boats. Our specialty is bringing you and the boat of your dreams together, whether it''''s a Blue Water Cruiser, Sport Fisher, Coastal Cruiser, or Motoryacht. With our brand new TRY & BUY program you can charter a beautiful, custom 46 DeFever and cruise the Pacific Northwest. Then when you decide that a DeFever is the perfect yacht for you and you buy one from us within a year of the charter, you will receive a full refund of your charter cost. Whether we order you your perfect Albemarle or DeFever or sell you one in stock, we are prepared to assist with all phases of ownership. If you prefer a quality pre-owned boat, we have a full brokerage team ready to assist. We work with several finance and insurance companies to find the right match for you and your boat. We can even handle Vessel Assist for you. We are proud of our service orientation and strive to maintain the highest level of integrity as prescribed by the California Yacht Brokers Association. Call us, we can help! Toll Free 877-297-3804 Tel 310-380-6725 Fax 310-380-6796
DeFever Cruisers Embroidered Items - A variety of clothing and other items are available with the DeFever Cruisers Burgee Logo from www.mediasource.net To go to the custom embroidery shop, click on the bottom right icon: "Stylesource." Then enter the password, "defever" in all lower case. There are no minimums. For promotional items, click on the bottom left icon and search for a product that you like (there are minimum quantities for promo items).
The DeFever Cruisers BURGEE - Members may order the DeFever Cruisers Burgee from Andy Utter. The small burgee costs $20.00 US. It measures 11" between grommets and 18 1/2" length on the fly. The large burgee costs $30.00 US. It measures 15 1/2" between grommets and 25 1/2" length on the fly. Make your check payable to DeFever Cruisers and mail to : Andy Utter 995 9th Avenue South, Unit 2 Naples, FL 34102 What Size is Right for My Boat How and Where to Fly the Burgee? On powerboats, fly the burgee from a staff on the bow. The burgee should be about 5/8 inch on the fly for each foot of overall length. This suggests the larger burgee for 40 footers and up. However, some of our members prefer the smaller burgee on the DF 44. The large burgee (25 ½ inches on the fly) is good for boats over 40 feet and especially on those longer than 50 feet. The American Flag or National Ensign is flown at a flag staff at the stern of your boat. It should be one inch on the fly for each foot of overall length.
Bob and Stephanie on September Song -
Cruising Alaska with Tim and Jill on M/V lPandora - Currently (Summer 2009) cruising Alaska on our 1980 49 RPH. Hope you enjoy our blog.
Doug and Betty Turner on Sea Biscuit - Cruising with Doug and Betty Turner on their DeFever 44 Offshore Cruiser, "Sea Biscuit."
Finally Fun with Sharon and Andy Stepniewski - Andy and Sharon own one of the brand new DeFever 50 CPMY yachts. It looks like the familiar 49 CPMY from a distance, but up close it is WOW bigger! Follow their adventures on the Great Circle, the Bahamas, and beyond.
Slade and Susan on DF 44 Sojourner -
Robin & Jim Roberts - MV Adventures (DF 49 RPH) -
Gypsies in the Palace - We're gypsies in the palace, he's left us here alone. The Order of the Sleepless Knights Will now assume the throne. We ain't got no money, we ain't got no right. But we're gypsies in the palace, we got it all tonight. Doug, Tammy, Colleen and John
Richard and Sue Van Gemert, LIONHEART, 1991 DF49PH+6 -
Ole + Jan Petersen, EMMA JO, 1986 49 RPH - Cruising the Southern Caribbean.
Steve and Kim Silver - Maya, DF44 - Join us as we discover our 44' Trawler, MAYA, and embark on our multi-year journeys to ports unknown.
Rick + Tsipy Thompson, ODELIA, Grand Cayman 56 -
Dean Crothers + Jennifer Jacobs, EMILY B, 1970 DF50 Wood -
Steve and Nancy Schrimsher, SALTY TURTLE, 1987 DF44, Blog -
Rick + Lynnie Tierney, RICKSHAW, 1988 DF44 -
Bill Stohler + Debbie Smith, DOCK QUEEN, 1990 DF44 -
Jim + Jan McCorison, MAÑANA, 1970 DF39 Wood -
Bob & Kemba DeGroot, SPIRIT DANCER, 2001 DF49 CPMY -
Ted & Nancy McCarley, ALOHA FRIDAY, 2002 DF44 -
Burnt Store Marina, Punta Gorda, FL - Located a few miles south of Punta Gorda. Usually a good fuel stop.
Cabbage Key, FL - Old Florida retreat with historic inn, cottages, restrurant, and marina. Location of rendezvous held in 2009, 2006, and 2005. A favorite of our members.
Ft. Myers City Yacht Basin - Convenient stop on the Okeechobee Waterway. Walk to center of town. Usually a good fuel stop. Moorings in the river nearby. Nice people.
Harborage Yacht Club and Marina / Stuart, FL - Home of the 2010 DeFever Rendezvous. Located on north side of the St. Lucie River at the high bridge. Good floating docks. Club use for those staying at the marina. Restrurants nearby.
New Bern Grand Marina, New Bern, NC - Off the beaten track, a short way up the river, lies a wonderful little town with a firt class marina.
Regatta Point Marina, Deltaville, VA - A very convenient, first class marina on the Virginia side of the lower Chesapeake Bay.
St. Augustine FL Municipal Marina - Right in the downtown waterfront of historic Saint Augustine. One block to town.
Titusville FL Municipal Marina - A good stop on the ICW near Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center.
American Diesel - Good source of information and parts for Ford Lehman Diesel engines and transmissions. Home of Bob Smith, a frequent speaker on Diesel engine maintenance and repair.
Bomac Marine / Ford Lehman Parts & Service - Ford Lehman parts, service, rebuilt engines from company located in Georgia. They ship internationally. Bomac Marine Power in business since 1956
Hood Yacht Systems - Source for ports, portholes, portlights, hatches that may be suitable replacements for original equipment on many DeFevers.
Marine Depot - Source for portlights, screens, gaskets.
Mariners Hardware - Good source for port hole screens and other hardware. Located in California. Good web site. Phone 707-765-0880
POCTA - Builder of DeFever Yachts - (Pacific Ocean Countries Trading Association) Manufacturer of DeFever Yachts in China. Contact Person is Wilson Lin: wilson.pocta@gmail.com. He can provide some parts for DeFevers and has been helpful to our members needing to restore their boats after severe hurricane damage. His English is pretty good. But write clearly.
Pompanette - Dealer in Tampa, FL for Man Ship, the Chinese company that makes the portlights and screens used commonly in DeFevers. 813-885-2182
Stidd Systems - Ergonomic Marine Seating
Atlantic Coast Yacht Sales, Inc. - Dealer for DeFever Yachts
FURUNO - Worldwide Manufacturer of Marine Electronics
John Deere - Marine Diesel Engines
Beard Marine - Marine Air-Conditioning, Watermakers, and Refrigeration
Charles Industries - Electrical power, communications systems, and components for recreational boating
Stabilized Marine - Installation and Service of NAIAD Stabilizers