1987 Defever 40 Trawler Flybridge
Positive Space | Poulsbo, WA
This well maintained 1987 DeFever 40 is a classic trawler designed for efficient long-range cruising thanks to twin Diesel Perkins and a full keel for stability.
Thoughtful layout includes two cabins – a master with centerline queen berth and ensuite head, plus a forward guest cabin with v-berth and head plus a spacious salon with teak interiors. Includes a flybridge helm, galley with full appliances and lots of upgrades with modern electronics.
Propulsion
• Perkins 6-354 naturally aspirated (2,740 hours)
Navigation/Electronics
• Garmin MFD 8610xsv
• Garmin autopilot
• Garmin Reactor 40 radar
• Victron charger/inverter system 3000w (new 2023)
• Upgraded wiring throughout to ABYC standards
• House batteries: 4ea AGM (new 2023)
• Start batteries: 2ea AGM (new 2023)
• Generator battery 1ea AGM (new 2023)
• Galvanic isolator
• Isolation transformer
• 8kw Onan Diesel generator (412 hours)
• iCom VHF radio on helm and flybridge
• 30amp shore power cord
Cabin
• Force 10 propane oven with 3 burner stove
• NorCold fridge & freezer (new)
• Webasto Diesel forced air furnace (3 zone)
Cockpit and Decking
• New Raptor decking (2025)
Ground Tackle
• CQR 35lb plow anchor with 200’ galvanized chain
• Spare Danforth anchor
• Simpson Lawrence Seawolf 12v windlass
Misc:
• Zodiac YL340 Deluxe tender with new Suzuki 20hp
• Stuffing boxes repacked in 2023
• Maintenance logs available
• Coolant, drive belts, filters, engine/transmission oil serviced July 2025
• New bottom paint (Aug 2024)
• New water pump impellers (July 2025)
We provide this yacht listing in good faith, and although we cannot guarantee its accuracy or the condition of the boat. The FYI Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Olympic View Yachts. She is subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice and does not imply a direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.
Disclaimer
The 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.
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