1988 49′ DeFever Pilot House
Overview
- Category: DeFever
- Office Email: yachtbroker@pacbell.net
- Sales Agent Name & Number: Steven Henry at 310-720-6999
- Sales Agent Email: yachtbroker@pacbell.net
- Status: Available
- Boat Location: Long Beach, California
- Model: Pilot House
- Type: Trawler
- Year: 1988
- Length (feet): 49
- LOA: 49'9
- Beam: 15
- Max Draft: 4'9
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
- Drive Type: Direct Drive
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Available For Sale In U.S. Waters?: Yes
- Hull ID#: CTF39129E888
- Fuel Capacity (gallons): 960
- Water Capacity (gallons): 450
- Waste Tank (gallons): 70
- Engine 1 Make & location: Lehman
- Engine 1 Model: 135
- Engine 1 Hours: 2146
- Engine 1 Power (hp): 135
- Engine 2 Make & Location: Lehman
- Engine 2 Model: 135
- Engine 2 Hours: 2147
- Engine 2 Power (hp): 135
- Weight: 50000
- Hull Shape: Semi-Displacement
Description
1988 DeFever 49 Trawler
✅ New Makrolon Flybridge Enclosure
✅ Twin Ford Lehman Diesels – reliable & efficient
✅ Current owner maintained with pride
The DeFever 49 is known for solid construction, seaworthy design, and liveaboard comfort. This well-kept example offers:
- Spacious teak interior with bright salon and large windows
- Two staterooms: full-beam owner’s cabin with en-suite, guest cabin with twin berths & second head
- Practical galley with good storage and counter space
- Onboard systems: generator, climate control, large tankage for extended cruising
- New flybridge enclosure creates a versatile all-weather space
The current owner has lived aboard for several years, maintaining the boat with the same care as a home. Now moving ashore for health reasons, he is offering the boat to new owners who will value its comfort and capability.
Well maintained and in great condition, this DeFever 49 is a strong opportunity for anyone seeking a proven trawler with enduring appeal.
Accommodations
Boarding is convenient from the stern swim platform or through port and starboard access gates. The cockpit is covered by a hardtop and offers easy access to the bridge via ladder, or to the salon through double wood-and-glass doors. Teak decks extend through the cockpit and side decks, while the forward deck and flybridge feature non-skid surfaces for secure footing. The side decks are protected by a Portuguese bridge for safe passage forward.
Inside, the salon is bright and inviting with warm teak paneling, parquet flooring, and large windows fitted with wood blinds. Comfortable seating, entertainment systems, and tasteful lighting make it a pleasant space for relaxing or entertaining.
The U-shaped galley, forward to port, is designed for practical use with ample storage and granite countertops.
From the galley and salon, four steps lead up to the pilothouse, which provides interior access to the flybridge via a set of lighted steps. Accommodations are located forward, accessed by a curving stairway, with comfortable staterooms designed for extended stays aboard.
Main Salon Equipment & Features
- Sofa sleeper
- Two swivel chairs with footstools
- Samsung flatscreen TV with cover
- Sony STR-DE197 audio/video receiver
- Sony DVP-NC85H DVD/CD player
- Sony MP3/CD radio
- Russound stereo speaker selector controls
- Table lamps (2) and overhead lantern lamp
- Cruisair air conditioning/heat
- Solid wood blinds on all windows
- Parquet teak and holly sole
- Overhead and wall-mounted lighting
- Aft double doors with screens
- Starboard side deck door with screens
- Glassware rack
- Intercom
Galley
The U-shaped galley, located forward to port, is designed for practical day-to-day use with generous storage and updated finishes.
Features
- Kenmore full-size side-by-side refrigerator/freezer
- Magic Chef 3-burner gas stove with oven
- Daewoo built-in microwave oven
- Double stainless-steel sink
- Granite countertops
- Pantry to starboard
- Ample storage cabinets and drawers
- Overhead lighting
Owner’s Stateroom
The full-beam owner’s stateroom offers the space and comfort needed for extended living aboard, with abundant storage and thoughtful details throughout.
Features
- Queen walk-around berth with 4 drawers below
- Three hanging lockers plus additional drawers and cabinets
- Bedside stands, each with 3 drawers and a lamp
- Hullside shelf on port side
- Headboard mirrors
- Cruiseair air conditioning/heat
- Parquet teak and holly sole
- Overhead lighting
- Speakers and intercom
Owner’s Head & Shower
The private en-suite head is well appointed, offering both practicality and comfort.
Features
- Lectra/San electric toilet with 28 gallon Holding Tank
- Stall shower
- Vanity with mirror
- Overhead lighting
- Parquet teak and holly sole
Guest Stateroom
- Guest Stateroom The forward guest stateroom provides comfortable accommodations for family or friends, with convenient storage and direct access to the second head.Features
- Twin berths with storage below
- Hanging locker
- Companionway hanging locker
- Built-in drawers and cabinets
- Hullside shelf on port side
- Reading lights
- Overhead lighting
- Speakers and intercom
- Easy access to guest/day head
Guest/Day Head
Convenient to the guest stateroom and companionway, the guest/day head is functional and well equipped.
Features
- Lectra/San electric toilet with self-treatment system
- Shower fixture hook-ups (currently disassembled)
- Storage cabinet
- Hullside shelf on port side
- Vanity with mirrors and lights
Pilothouse
The raised pilothouse provides excellent visibility, full navigation capabilities, and a comfortable space for extended cruising. With direct side-deck access and interior stairs to the flybridge, it serves as a functional command center as well as a gathering place.
Electronics & Navigation
- Furuno 1931 Radar
- Furuno GP 1650 WF C-Map BT GPS/WAAS Receiver
- Furuno DGPS GP-37 GPS
- Furuno RD-30 Depth
- Furuno FCV06001 Fish Finder
- ComNav 1001 Autopilot
- Uniden UNM 525 VHF/Hailer radio
- ICOM IC-M700 SSB radio
- Azimut digital compass
- EPIRB
- Nobeltec computer navigation software with Airmar system
- Acer monitor with GrandTec keyboard
- Glendinning engine synchronizers with gauges
- FloScan gauges (new – require connection to data/fuel lines)
- Engine gauges: RPM, temp, oil, volts
- Switches: lights, horn, wipers, high-water alarm
- Remote searchlight control
- Interior Features
- Wooden steering wheel
- Captain’s chair
- L-shaped settee with teak table
- Cabinets and chart drawers
- Electrical panel
- Side deck access doors (port and starboard)
- Access stairs to flybridge
- Overhead and wall-mounted lighting
- Comfort & Extras
- Cruisair air conditioning/heat
- U-Line ice maker
- Starmate Sirius AM/FM stereo
Flybridge
The flybridge offers excellent visibility, comfortable seating, and all-weather versatility with a newly installed Makrolon enclosure. It is well equipped for navigation, entertaining, and extended time on deck.
Electronics & Navigation
- Nobeltec computer navigation software with Airmar system
- Acer monitor with canvas cover
- ComNav 101 Autopilot remote
- Furuno RD-30 depth finder
- ICOM IC-M502 VHF
- Ritchie compass
- Remote searchlight control
- Engine gauges: synch, RPM, oil, temp, volts
- Switches: lights, horn, windlass
- Seating & Comfort
- Captain’s chair
- L-shaped lounge seating with storage below
- Canvas covers for seating and helm
- Intercom
- Wooden steering wheel
- 12V and 110V electrical outlets
- Speakers
- Deck Equipment & Safety
- Davit
- Dock box storage
- Hinged radar arch (with assist motor in lazarette)
- Life sling and throw rings
- Fenders with holders
- Rails with canvas covers
- Assortment of PFDs
Decks & Exterior
Designed for safe passage and versatile outdoor living, the decks feature a Portuguese bridge, ample storage, and well-arranged spaces for both cruising and entertaining.
Forward & Anchoring
- Portuguese bridge with storage
- Fiberglass foredeck with ample exterior storage
- Maxwell Nisson electric windlass with bow roller
- CQR anchor with 320’ chain
- Fortress stern anchor
- Bell
- Cockpit & Side Decks
- Hardtop covering cockpit and side decks
- Teak decks in cockpit (under hardtop) and along side decks
- Cockpit sink with storage and canvas cover
- West Marine LPG BBQ
- Ladder to flybridge with hatch
- Double wood-and-glass doors to salon with screens
- Port and starboard side-deck access doors to pilothouse (both screened)
- Swim & Boarding Access
- Swim platform with ladder
- Boarding doors at port, starboard, and transom
- Hardware & Protection
- Teak handrails and toe rails with canvas covers
- Window covers
- Lines, fenders, fender and line holders
Engine Room
- Engine Room & Mechanical Systems. The engine room is well organized and equipped for reliable operation, efficient cruising, and ease of maintenance.Engines & Generator
- Twin Ford Lehman diesel engines, 135 HP (approx. 2,200 hrs)
- Westerbeke 12kW generator (1,612 hrs)
- Dripless shaft logs
- Power & Charging
- Xantrex TrueCharge 2 60-amp smart battery charger
- Newmar 12-1880 inverter/charger
- (2) 6 x 6V battery banks in series with custom water maintenance system
- Fuel & Oil Systems
- X-Changer oil changing system
- Algae-X fuel polishing system
- Fuel management system with transfer pumps
- Dual Racor fuel filters
- FloScan fuel filters and fuel management system (fuel lines need final connection to data)
- Comfort & Utilities
- Cruisair air conditioning/heat units
- Raritan water heater
- Air compressor
- Electrostatic odor elimination system