DeFever 49 Pilothouse "Apres Vous"
Step aboard Après Vous, a classic 1982 DeFever 49 Raised Pilothouse trawler that embodies the enduring vision of designer Art DeFever: seaworthiness, comfort, and long-range capability.
Renowned for its full-keel design and solid fiberglass hull, the DeFever 49 RPH offers exceptional stability and efficiency underway. The raised pilothouse configuration provides superb visibility and a smart division of living and navigation spaces--perfect for extended cruising. Twin Ford Lehman diesels power this vessel confidently, while the two-cabin layout, diesel heater, NEAR NEW Zenith genset (only 125 hours), and fully equipped galley ensure comfortable living at sea.
What sets Après Vous apart is not only its design pedigree but also the care it has received over decades. Maintained with precision by a detail-oriented owner, every system and surface reflects a commitment to reliability and pride of ownership. Safe to say, this is a reluctant sale.
With its generous interior volume, abundant storage, and thoughtful layout, Après Vous shines as a liveaboard. Whether moored at a marina or underway on a coastal adventure, it offers the space, amenities, and warmth to make every day aboard feel like home.
From its warm teak accents to its proven offshore performance, Après Vous is a standout example of DeFever's legacy -- and a rare opportunity for discerning mariners who dream of life afloat
CALL TODAY TO ARRANGE AN INSPECTION. PAUL or MATTHEW
Renowned for its full-keel design and solid fiberglass hull, the DeFever 49 RPH offers exceptional stability and efficiency underway. The raised pilothouse configuration provides superb visibility and a smart division of living and navigation spaces--perfect for extended cruising. Twin Ford Lehman diesels power this vessel confidently, while the two-cabin layout, diesel heater, NEAR NEW Zenith genset (only 125 hours), and fully equipped galley ensure comfortable living at sea.
What sets Après Vous apart is not only its design pedigree but also the care it has received over decades. Maintained with precision by a detail-oriented owner, every system and surface reflects a commitment to reliability and pride of ownership. Safe to say, this is a reluctant sale.
With its generous interior volume, abundant storage, and thoughtful layout, Après Vous shines as a liveaboard. Whether moored at a marina or underway on a coastal adventure, it offers the space, amenities, and warmth to make every day aboard feel like home.
From its warm teak accents to its proven offshore performance, Après Vous is a standout example of DeFever's legacy -- and a rare opportunity for discerning mariners who dream of life afloat
CALL TODAY TO ARRANGE AN INSPECTION. PAUL or MATTHEW
Region
Tasmania
Location
Hobart Area Motor Yacht Club of Tasmania, Lindisfarne
Reference
17552577
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
1982
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
Rego
DS285
Rego Expiry
31/12/2025
Designer
Art Defever
Builder
Defever Yachts (Sen Koh Yard in Taiwan)
Length
49' 0" - 14.94m
Beam
4.6m
Draft
1.5m
Displacement
~28 tonne
Deck Material
Fibreglass with teak over
Engine Make
Ford Lehman
Engine
2x Ford Lehman 120hp 6-cylinder, naturally aspirated.
Morse controls
Well-lit and spacious engine room with access through hatch in galley.
Number Engines
2
Horsepower
2x120hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
5094 at date of listing
2nd Engine Hrs
5106 at date of listing
Fuel Consumption
12 lph
Max Speed
9 knots
Cruise Speed
8 knots
Propulsion
Shaft drive with 4-blade props
Genset
Zenith/Isuzu 5kva Genset (only 26 hours old!)
Fuel
3000 litres
Water
1000 litres
Accommodation
The full-beam master stateroom amidships features a centerline queen berth, generous storage, and an ensuite head with enclosed shower.... And bathtub! Forward, the guest stateroom includes upper and lower single bunks, ample cabinetry, and access to a second head. Additional sleeping space is available in the pilothouse, with a pilot berth and the wraparound settee and table convert into a double berth. With high headroom throughout, warm teak finishes, and abundant natural light from multiple portlights and hatches, the interior feels both inviting and practical for life at sea.
Cabins
Two private cabins:
Master midships with walkaround queen-size bed.
Two singles in bunk room forward.
Single pilotberth in pilothouse
Master midships with walkaround queen-size bed.
Two singles in bunk room forward.
Single pilotberth in pilothouse
Berths
5+
Galley
The galley aboard Après Vous is compact yet impressively equipped for extended cruising or liveaboard life. It features an gas stove, microwave, bread maker, and a two-door full sized fridge. With an electric hot water system and 1,000-liter freshwater capacity, it's designed for convenience and comfort. Thoughtfully laid out and stocked for serious meal prep, this galley is ready to support life at sea with ease.
Refrigeration
Two-door full sized eutectic fridge or freezer (240v).
Stove
4-burner gas stove, oven and grill. Small BBQ on flybridge.
Hotwater System
240v/heat exchange hot water cylinder
Shower
Two H&C showers in two private heads.
Toilet
Two private heads
Entertainment
TV in saloon and master cabin.
Stereo system with speakers throughout
Stereo system with speakers throughout
Air Conditioning
Diesel Heater
Dinghy
Highfield inflatable stored on flybridge (NEAR NEW).
Outboard
Mercury 3.5hp
Covers
Full cover over flybridge helm and seating.
Bimini over flybridge.
Bimini over flybridge.
Ground Tackle
Nilson anchor winch wirth amply chain.
Manual davit arm on flybrige for dinghy launching/retrieving.
Manual davit arm on flybrige for dinghy launching/retrieving.
Safety Gear
As per MAST's requirements.
Emergency steering tiller.
Emergency steering tiller.
Bilge Pumps
3 bildge pumps with alarms
Life Jackets
15 lifejackets
Fire Protection
6x fire extinguishers and 2 fire blankets.
Electrics
2x 12v domestic and 2x 12v start batteries.
1x 12v generator battery.
240v supplied by showepower and 5kva Zenith Generation (only 125 hours old!)
E-Power multi-stage battery charger
1x 12v generator battery.
240v supplied by showepower and 5kva Zenith Generation (only 125 hours old!)
E-Power multi-stage battery charger
Electronics
Dell Optiplex SX260 PC with monitor, keyboard, mouse running nav software.
Garmin multifunction display with GPS and sounder
Navman Fish 4500 sounder
Coursemaster autopilot
Wagner SSB/HF radio with seperate tuner
GME VHF
Garmin multifunction display with GPS and sounder
Navman Fish 4500 sounder
Coursemaster autopilot
Wagner SSB/HF radio with seperate tuner
GME VHF
Deck Gear
Clock and barometer
Various mooring lines
Fenders
Boat hook
Cushions for outside seats
Various mooring lines
Fenders
Boat hook
Cushions for outside seats
Presentation
ABOUT THE SELLER
Boat Sales Tasmania
Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay
Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay
Hobart
TAS 7005 Australia
TAS 7005 Australia
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