Discover "SOUL MATES", the second of only five meticulously crafted DeFever 56 Raised Pilothouse models ever built by the esteemed POCTA shipyard. Providing a desirable 3 State Room / 3 Head layout, this vessel represents a rare convergence of classic, master-level joinery and robust, modern engineering, tailored for the discerning yachtsman who demands both elegance and functionality. With only 1700 original hours on her John Deere Mains, Soul Mates is turnkey ready for her next Adventures.
Denison Yachting
Key Features of This Yacht
Vessel Description
Additional Information
(Teak re-finish is scheduled for February)
•Anchor
•Upgraded to Mantus chain hook for bridle – 2025
•Upgraded to Mantus M1 125lb anchor for primary anchor – 2024
•Upgraded all snubber and bridle ground tackle to Mantus lines and components – 2024
Electrical
• Upgraded electrical system to new ELCI marina shore power breaker standards – 2025
•Rebuilt port main engine alternator, new voltage regulator – 2025
•Upgraded to Victron inverter with remote WiFi monitoring capability – 2025
•Replaced Port 24VDC (2-8D batteries), Stbd 24VDC (2-8D batteries), 12VDC (2-8D batteries) battery banks with Odyssey 8D batteries – 2024
•Upgraded shore power connection to SmartPlug connectors – 2024
•Added Victron 24VDC to 12VDC charger to eliminate need to run generator to charge 12VDC battery bank while cruising – 2024
•Upgraded 50-amp shore power cord – 2024
•Upgraded 24VDC inverter battery bank from 225 amp-hr to 355 amp-hr battery bank (~19 hours runtime) with 4 Trojan 335 amp-hr L16-AES batteries – 2024
•Upgraded all exterior lights to Hella Marine LED lights – 2024
•Upgraded all interior lights to Marine Beam LED lights
•Configured alternator output wiring to eliminate need to run generator while underway
• Port alt charges port 24VDC bank, stbd 24VDC bank, 12VDC bank
• Stbd alt charges 24VDC inverter bank
• Unless using the HVAC’s or oven underway, no need to use the generator when underway + arrive at the anchorage with a fully charged inverter bank (~19 hrs capacity with nominal loads)
Exterior
•Installed Piranha line cutters on each shaft – 2025
•Enclosed flybridge with Tuffack AR2 marine polycarbonate and 40 gauge StrataGlass – 2025
•Installed Hull Shield ultrasonic marine growth defense system – 2024
•Upgraded solenoid valve for windshield washer - 2024
Generator
•Westerbeke 12.0 KW / model 12.0 BTDC with 1600 hours
• Replaced cooling water heat exchanger – 2025
•Replaced seawater pump – 2025
Electronics
•Installed 2 Standard Horizon RAM’s in pilothouse – 2025
•Replaced AIS with Garmin 800 AIS – 2025
•Replaced pilothouse VHF with Standard Horizon GX1800 VHF – 2025
•Replace flybridge VHF with Standard Horizon GX2400 VHF – 2025
•Installed Ring security cameras for remote monitoring of port, stbd, and cockpit deck areas – 2024
•New Garmin radar pedestal – 2024
•New VHF antennas – 2024
•Installed Sonos 150w outdoor speakers on flybridge – 2024
•Refitted to Maretron Fluid Pressure Monitor System to measure actual BW tank level – 2023
Interior
•Installed SeaWater Pro 40 GPH watermaker – 2025
•Upgrade day head toilet to Raritan Marine Elegance head – 2025
•Upgraded mstr state room toilet to Raritan Marine Elegance head – 2025
•New transom shower hot/ cold water mixing valve – 2025
•Installed 8,000 BTU air conditioner in engine room – 2025
•Installed new polished quartz countertop, sink, and fixtures in galley – 2025
•Installed new polished quartz countertop and fixtures in day head –2025
•Installed custom linen fabric curtains in all staterooms and lower heads – 2025
•Upgraded all HVAC units to Mabru self-contained HVAC units (4 – 12,000 BTU units, 1 – 17,000 BTU unit) – 2024
•Upgraded port and stbd seawater strainers to Groco 1” strainers – 2024
•New macerater pump – 2024
•Installed dock side water connection in HVAC seawater supply lines to blow down lines with dock water pressure – 2024
•Replaced sanitation hoses with 10-yr warranty hose
Tender
•Installed exterior horn – 2025
•Installed Garmin chartplotter and depth sounder – 2025
•New tender cover, engine cover, and console cover – 2025
•Upgraded Wichard lifting rig for tender – 2024
•Mantus quick-connect anchor – 2024
Yacht Specification
Length
56 ft
Beam
17 ft
Manufacturer
DeFever
Model
E56
Year Of Vessel
2007
Boat Type
power-unspec
Fresh Water Tank
400 gal
Holding Tank Capacity
100 gal
Fuel Capacity
1320 gal
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Make
John Deere
Engine Model
6068SFM50
Engine Hours
Engine 1: 1701, Engine 2: 1701
No. of Fuel Tanks
1
No. of Engine
2
Engine HP
2 X 300
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About 2007 DeFever E56
This 2007 DeFever E56 is a premium power category boat currently located in Jacksonville, FL, United States. It is powered by 2 John Deere engines producing 2 X 300 HP. With a beam of 17 ft and a fuel capacity of 1320 gal gallons, it's an ideal choice for buyers seeking Diesel powered boats with efficient layouts.