1983 DeFever "Stabilized" Awlgripped Cruiser Sold Boat in Ft. Lauderdale, FL US

Engines
Total Power: 120
Vessel Walkthrough & Accomodations
This 44' DeFever has been owned and maintained by the same owners for the past 18 years. In keeping with their high level of care a complete Awlgrip paint job was done in March 2002. Other recent upgrades to systems include a new 12kw Generator in addition to the 12.5 Kohler, upgrades to electronics, new galley appliances, and previous upgrades include the installation of Naiad Stabilizers, inverter, watermaker, new galley appliances, 11' Novurania with 25hp four stroke, washer/dryer and other custom features to make this vessel the best choice for a new purchaser. Canvas, brightwork, interior woodwork, and the teak aft deck are in exceptional condition and engine room systems have been upgraded.

A very large Flybridge area offers great forward visibility, center helm chair, and seats port and starboard. Behind these seats a custom large freezer is to port and there is additional seating to starboard with a stainless barbecues aft of that seat.
The upper deck of the aft deck has an upgraded davit to lift the 11' Novurania with 25hp and has been additionally supported to handle this larger tender, and a Follow Me satellite TV tracking antenna, is mounted in this area as well.
Coming down the steps from the flybridge is a large aft deck with teak deck, high low table with four chairs, built in cabinet for storage and sink, transom gate to the ladder to the swim platform. A custom remodeled full height door entrance into the vessel is much improved over similar models delivered in the mid 1980's. Side decks are non-skid and lead forward to dual anchors and custom anchor rollers with large oversized stainless custom chocks/bits.
Coming into the main salon galley area through the full height aft deck door there are two newer under counter refrigerators and icemaker to starboard with additional drawer storage forward, and teak cabinet top above with Liquor Storage. To port is the galley with recent new counter installation, opening window for pass through to the aft deck, newer oven, and cook top, under counter storage, other storage cabinets, upper bookshelf, toaster oven and Air conditioning controls. The galley is open to the salon, for ease of pass thru and dining on the teak table with additional inserts. At the forward end of the salon are two "Stressless" leather swivel armchairs with Stools. The lower helm is to starboard with helm seat, and electronics are overhead. To port and forward is a flat screen color TV, DVD, and the yacht is wired for satellite reception, and there are controls here for the flybridge and main salon speakers from the stereo system. Curtains and blinds have provided protection from heat and the sun's rays leaving the interior woodwork in excellent condition and a built in swing out light and lamp add to the standard lighting above. Teak strapping above is an additional feature. Side pocket doors, port and Starboard, at the forward end of the salon are great for access and for airflow. Also the Air Conditioning unit was recently replaced in the main salon.
Galley
Large Custom Freezer on Flybridge with two holding plates 120 Volt with air-cooled Compressor Unit replaced
11/01 set up on timer control for maximum efficiency

Kenmore Washer in Master closet
Kenmore Dryer in Master closet

• Three burner Princess Gourmet Corian Glass Cook top - 10/04
• Princess Gourmet built in Oven -10/04
• U-line icemaker - 6/00
• Stainless Steel Double Sink
• New Counter tops in Galley
• Twin Nova Kool Fridge/Freezers AC/DC- 4.3 Cubic Ft. each- 6/00
• Additional storage areas built below galley above master shower
• Under counter storage in galley

Master Stateroom
The aft master stateroom has a full height large locker forward with a separate washer and dryer, and on the starboard side there is sufficient height in the cabinets for large hanging lockers, and five-drawer storage. The centerline queen berth, with custom innerspring mattress, has end tables, matching lamps and separate reading lights. Three opening stainless ports on both port and starboard sides, with privacy curtains provide great airflow and natural light, and a custom awning, which swings out on stainless arms, on the exterior, allows the ports to be open even when it is raining. To port are additional large storage cabinets and ahead is a lower counter with vanity area. The ensuite head has a new Corian counter and sink opening port and large shower, and there is additional lighting installed.
Forward Stateroom
From the forward end of the salon there is a clever hatch arrangement, which allows this area to be a private cabin or an easy access way to the guest cabin with V berth, locker storage, and separate head/shower.
Access to the engine room is from this forward cabin area through a heavily built teak door. The engine room on the 44' DeFever is most likely the best in its class for this size yacht and the owners of SANDPIPER have improved on it, with work table, storage bins placed above recently installed, no maintenance AGM batteries, easy access to both engines and generators, Sea Chest system, watermaker, inverter, AC systems, stabilizers, and there has been a high level of maintenance to all systems.

Electronics

• 2 Simrad Auto Pilots - Ap22 model- 7/03
• 2 Autohelm model ST 60 Speed, Depth, Water Temperature- units= 4/04
• Speed and Depth on Flybridge
• Raytheon 1200 Radar
• Garmin GPS V
• Wireless Remote Panasonic Display for Flybridge
• Nobeltech Visual Navigation Series
• Maptech charts for Florida East Coast, West Coast, Bahamas, Florida to Virginia
• Icom IC-M700 Single Side Band
• Icom IC-M127 VHF Radio- lower helm
• Icom IC-M45A VHF Radio Bridge
• 2 Compasses
• Intercom system
• Wind Speed Indicator-Maxium
• Sony AM/FM. Cassette Stereo with 10 CD changer -main salon
• Sony AM/FM Cassette stereo on Bridge
• Telephone and TV connections and cables
• Chelsea Clock and Barometer
• Rudder indicator at upper and lower steering stations
• Follow me Sat/TV Tracking antenna for reception at dock and anchor

Electrical

• 12Volt and 11O electrical systems
• 12 KW Kilopack installed 03- 1,260 hours
• 12.5 KW Kohler 6,334 hours-electrical end rebuilt
• 1 KW Freedom inverter/battery charger
• 5 8D AGM Batteries - 4 new in 2005 set up for engine starting, house load, and inverter
• 1 Battery for Generator starting new 2004
• Lewco Battery charger with positive shut off to eliminate overcharging
• Shore power cables
• 3 - AC units total of 40,000 BTU

Engine Room Additional

• Twin Ford 120hp Lehmans- Port 5038 hours and Starboard 5320 Hours
• Heat exchangers and Oil coolers replaced 03
• NAIAD Stabilizers- new seals 2003 and new oil cooler 05
• Both Transmissions rebuilt Starboard- 97 Port- 00
• Watermaker Standard HRO Modified - 400 Gallons per day
• Engine Synchronizers
• Hot Water Heater
• Air Conditioning pump system also tied in for additional cooling main generators
• Sea Chest System
• Sea Water Strainers
• Substantial spares
• Humidifier
• Manifold system for fuel supply
• Morse controls
• Oil change pump for all engines
• Engine room blowers

Deck & Other Equipment

• Complete Awlgrip Paint - March 2003
• 11' Novurania 335DL with 25hp Yamaha Four Stroke -1998
• Galley Maid Anchor Windlass with wildcat for 1/4" high test chain- motor replaced 04
• 60lb CQR Anchor with 150 Feet of 1/4" system 80 chain
• 35lb Delta Anchor with 150' of 7/8" line
• Dual Custom anchor roller system with oversized chocks/bits
• Stainless Steel Davit with Strong Arm electric Winch
• Teak on Aft deck with many coats of Cetol sealer
• Main salon AC unit replaced and digital controls 2001
• Spurs for cutting lines on propellers
• Master AC replaced recently
• Stainless BBQ on Flybridge with cover
• Screen Inserts for all doors and ports
• Extended Bimini Top
• Sun Screen for Aft Deck
• Bridge Covers including windshield
• cover
• Window covers
• Varnished handrail covers
• Toe Rail covers
• Freezer cover
• Dingy Cover
• Six - 12 volt fans
• 2 110 Volt fans
• Four folding chairs
• High/low table for aft deck
• Electra/San for aft head - 97
• Water filter system
• Three automatic bilge pumps
• Two shower sump pumps
• Boarding ladder
• Air horn
• High water alarm
• Swim platform and ladder
• Portable battery charger

Broker's Remarks
SANDPIPER, is an exceptional yacht ready to cruise to your favorite destination as a result of constant care, maintenance, and updates from her owners, and over the last ten years more than $106,000 was spent on upgrades. The Naiad Stabilizers recently serviced, the dual generator system, special anchoring system, custom large Freezer for extended cruising, and so many other upgrades and improvements, along with the recent full Awlgrip Paint and beautiful bright work give her the appearance of new yacht, and dependability to match that look. The yacht has map tech charts and wireless display at the Flybridge, so any laptop will work with that system. This is the first choice for a serious cruising couple.
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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