1978 DeFever 39
$79,500
Boat in Seattle, WA 98117 US
39
2 Engines (Lehman, lehman)
42 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
Two Cabin Master Aft Art Defever designed Trawler. Perfect as a live aboard or longer range cruiser. Twin Ford Lehman engines recently serviced, immaculate engine room recently refurbished, New Garmin Electronics and much more!
Call Today to set a time to view this well maintained and well upgraded trawler at a value price!
Accommodations
Unity has a huge interior, a large private V-Berth forward with a separate head, marble countertop, sink and shower. The main salon has a convertible dinette to a large double berth. The Owner's cabin has a large double pullman berth, tons of storage, a private desk, and a large hanging locker. The ensuite head features a marble countertop, SS sink, new manual head and a large shower.
- Large V-Berth with private head
- Ample storage drawers, hanging locker, cupboards and elevated shelves
- Convertible Dinette to Double Berth
- Electric Heat
- Owner's Cabin Pullman Queen Bed
- Massive storage
- Writing Desk
- Emergency Exit Door
Galley
- U-Shaped Galley to Stbd
- Deep, Double SS Sinks
- Hot & Cold Pressure Water
- Large Fridge with Freezer
- Additional In-Counter Ice Box
- General Electric 3 Burner Propane Stove w Oven - NEW 2024
- 8 Storage Cupboards
- 6 Storage Drawers
- All Teak Construction
Recent Engine Work
Starboard Engine
- New pistons, rings, heat exchanger, oil cooler, transmission
cooler, exhaust elbow, starter. Rebuilt fuel injectors
Port Engine:
- New heat exchanger, oil cooler, fresh-water pump, exhaust elbow, rebuilt fuel injectors.
-Engine room refurbish - grated fiberglass floor, very nice!
-New sea strainers (3), new Racors (2)
-Fuel tanks cleaned, new inspection port in port tank, fuel cleaned.
-Prop shafts serviced, new cutlass bearings, new shaft seals.
-NEW Garmin Electronics
Electrical
- NEW Onan 6kw Genset
- 2 new battery chargers (1 house, 1 engine)
- 2 new batteries (1 engine, 1 house)
- Engine room camera, bluetooth salon and aft deck camera
- 12V marine system with circuit breaker panel and master switches.
- 110AC shore power system
Hull & Deck
- NEW Bottom Paint
- NEW Thru Hulls
- NEW Engine Controls & Cables
- NEW LED Running Lights
- Teak rails refinished 2024
- Fly bridge Bimini
- Teak Furniture
- Propane BBQ w/ Tank
- Electric windlass
- Nonskid Decks
Misc.
- Fully found galley (silverware, dishes, etc)
- Bedding for both berths
- Ample spare parts
- Crab pots (2)
- Dinghy and OB engine.
- Contents of dockbox.
- Shilshole Marina slip available for 1 yr sublet
Exclusions:
- sword in forward berth,
- Ryobi power tools,
- open -end wrench set
- Personal gear - starboard locker in aft stateroom
Electrical
- NEW Onan 6kw Genset
- 2 new battery chargers (1 house, 1 engine)
- 2 new batteries (1 engine, 1 house)
- Engine room camera, bluetooth salon and aft deck camera
- 12V marine system with circuit breaker panel and master switches.
- 110AC shore power system
Electronics
NEW Garmin Electronics Package Including:
- Chartplotter at Inside Helm
- Autopilot
- Autopilot Remote
- Multifunction Instrument
- Radar
- AIS
- VHF Radio
- Stereo Sound System
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.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/9/25 | Price decreased | $79,500(-11.2%) |
| 9/22/25 | Price decreased | $89,500(-10.1%) |
| 7/22/25 | Price decreased | $99,500(-12.7%) |
| 6/28/25 | Initial price | $114,000 |
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7001 Seaview Avenue NW, Suite 150, Seattle, WA, 98117






















