DeFever 65 Pilothouse Motor Yacht Great family live aboard or put back into charter


Price now reduced by almost $100k from original asking price which was already well below purchase price.
1993 65ft DeFever Motor Yacht
Priced reduced for a quick sale as I'm heading overseas soon, if not sold by mid October it will be off the market.
Structurally, mechanically and externally is in very good condition for age, she is due for some cosmetic updates internally Where some of the veneer is showing it's age, some water marks in area where port holes were left open by mistake over the years. Vessel is priced well below any defever of this size and there isn't many on the market under $500k that come close to the sheer space and features.
I still use the boat regularly and it's been trouble free in the 2.5 years I have owned.

This 65ft defever model offers the space and comfort of an apartment on the water while still being manageable enough to operate single-handed when required. Only 1.2m draft meaning she can go in places a lot of vessels even 20ft smaller can not.

Massive volume coastal cruiser and exceptional liveaboard with extensive upgrades throughout. Comfortably suited for a family of 4 or more with generous indoor and outdoor living space.

Previously operated in charter in 2010 and accompanied by original build plans along with documentation for upgrades and improvements completed over the years. If you are wishing to put her back into survey allow $25-$40k

Accommodation includes:
o 3 cabin layout
o 2 queen cabins and 1 double cabin
o 2 bathrooms (originally 3, one converted into a laundry)
o Full-size bathtub in master ensuite
o 2 fresh water-fed vacuum toilets
o Spacious saloon and full galley
o Large aft deck and flybridge entertaining areas

Powered by twin Caterpillar 3208 V8 naturally aspirated diesel engines paired with Twin Disc gearboxes.

Major features include:
o 2022 Zenith 14kVA genset
o Complete Victron power system
o Inverter/charger, solar chargers & DC-DC chargers
o 3 x Fusion 300Ah lithium batteries
o Solar panels mounted to canopy and on pilot house top.
o Naiad hydraulic fin stabilisers
o Bulbous bow professionally designed by a marine architect to improve fuel economy and stability
o Electronic throttle controls with wired remote
o 6 camera CCTV security system
o Water maker
o 4 x reverse-cycle air conditioners
o Bow thruster
o Electric windlass
o Davco 250kg front davit
o Starlink internet setup

Electronics:
o Simrad autopilot
o Simrad 12" EVO3 MFD with 3D scan sonar
o Simrad radar
o Floscan fuel flow meters

Capacities:
o 4000L fuel
o 1500L fresh water
o 500L holding tanks

Performance:
o Cruises comfortably at 8-10 knots
o Top speed approximately 14 knots with a clean hull.
o Extremely economical for its size, using under 20L combined per hour at 8-9 knots

Galley features:
o 4 burner induction cooktop
o Dishwasher
o Full-size fridge
o Filtered water system
o Microwave and more

A very capable and economical long-range cruiser or premium liveaboard with extensive systems already upgraded.

Too much to list.

YouTube video is from a couple of years ago, photos are up to date.
Due now for antifoul

Region
New South Wales
Location
Sydney Area BROOKLYN NSW
Usage
Family, Charter, Live Aboard
Launch Year
1993
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
Designer
Defever
Builder
Tania
Length
65' - 19.81m
Beam
5.48
Draft
1.2
Displacement
Approx 34t
Deck Material
GRO
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Engine
3208 N/A V8 diesel
Number Engines
2
Horsepower
210
Power Source
Diesel
Engine Hours
3400
2nd Engine Hrs
3400
Fuel Consumption
20lt / hr at 9knts combined
Max Speed
14
Cruise Speed
10
Drive Type
Inboard Shaft Drive
Thrusters
Bow
Genset
Zenith 13kva 2022
Fuel
4000+
Berths
Currently setup for 6 people but could easily be rearranged to accommodate more.
Galley
Fully galley with full size fridge, dishwasher, induction cooktop. Double sink appliances etc
Water Maker
Yes
Hotwater System
Reem
Shower
Full bath in main ensuite, shower in both bathrooms
Toilet
Raritan electric toilets (fresh water)
Entertainment
2 large smart tv's (lounge fly), projector, 2 27" iMacs in cabins.
Air Conditioning
4 x cruiseair reverse cycle
Covers
Full flyscreens, flybridge canopy, aft shade, window covers.
Safety Gear
Yes
Bilge Pumps
5
Epirb
3
Life Jackets
10+
Flares
Yes
Fire Protection
8 x extinguishers and auto fire suppression system in engine room.
Electrics
Victron inverter charger, dc-dc charger, solar charger, smart shunt, 3 x fusion 300a lithium batteries and solar on roof.
Electronics
Simrad MFD evo 3 12", structure scan, simrad radar etc.
Remarks
Structurally and mechanically excellent, could
Do with some cosmetic updates due to age inside but is an extremely comfortable liveaboard with space rarely available on the water. Easy to handle, economical and a reputable brand.


ABOUT THE SELLER

Rob
BROOKLYN
NSW 2083 Australia


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