This DeFever 44 Offshore Trawler is bound to catch the eye of anyone looking for a reliable, comfortable, and capable cruiser—especially if you’re dreaming of long-range adventures or living aboard internationally. Designed by Arthur DeFever, a legend in the trawler world, this 44-foot flybridge motor yacht was his most popular model for good reason. It’s built tough with a solid fiberglass hull, a deep keel, and sturdy struts protecting the running gear, making it a seaworthy choice for tackling coastal waters. The displacement hull—steady and fuel-efficient—means you’re not burning through diesel like some lighter boats. You get a generous salon with a galley-up design—perfect for keeping the cook in the conversation—plus a full-beam master stateroom aft with a queen berth, ensuite head, and enough storage to settle in for months. The forward guest cabin has a V-berth for visitors, and the walk-in engine room is a mechanic’s dream—near stand-up headroom for easy maintenance. Add in the flybridge with its commanding views and roomy aft deck for lounging or entertaining, and you’ve got a boat that feels like a floating home without skimping on practicality.

Owners love the walk-around decks for easy handling and the tender setup. For someone who values durability, comfort, and the freedom to roam, don’t let this one pass you by!

This boat is owned by a US corporation and registered in Poland.

RECENT UPGRADES

Lithium house batteries

New Raymarine instruments

New Victron components

Gyro-Gale Fin stabilizers

Bottom painted July 2023

All canvas on the fly ridge is less than 2 years old. 

TANKAGE

Fuel: 3 tanks for 900 gallons of diesel 

Water: Aluminum (2) 350-gal total

Waste: Plastic 40 gal 

ENGINES

Ford Lehman 4000 hours, last overhaul 2018

American Diesel 2000 hours, installed 2017

Sea Chest for all engine room thru hulls

ELECTRICAL

3 Victron 330Ah lifepo4 batteries. 

1000w solar

victron 150/70 mppt controller

Raritan 16.5 USG Water heater

Honda gas generator

ELECTRONICS

Stand Horizon Matrix AIS GX2150

RaymarineAxiom 12 pro

Raymarine i50

Raymarine P70r autopilot control head

Evolution autopilot computer

Fusion stereo with speakers in cabin and flybridge 

Samsung 26” TV aft cabin

17000btu Mabru air conditioner 

GALLEY

Microwave

Propane 3 burner stove/oven

Summit Refrigeration and Freezer

Watermaker 110v 40 GPH

Splendide, 2100XCWasher/Dryer in aft cabin

HEADS

Electric Raitian flush to sanitation and overboard, and or holding

GROUND TACKLE

Rocna 33kg with 200ft 3/8 chain

Windless: Nilsson, dual chain/line 12V foot control