1978 DeFever 42

$79,500

Used

Boat in Seattle, WA 98117 US

builtBuilt in 1978
Year the boat was built
model

42

Boat model
engine

2 Engines (Lehman, Lehman)

Engine type and count
length

46 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

--

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material
Length Overall
46ft
Length on Deck
39ft
Beam
14ft
Dry Weight
26000lb
Cruising Speed
8kn
Max Speed
8kn
Cabins
2
Heads
2
Fresh Water Tanks
150gal
Fuel Tanks
400gal
Holding Tanks
35gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Engine 1
Engine Make
Lehman
Engine Model
135
Total Power
135hp
Engine Hours
5500
Engine Type
inboard
Engine Year
1978
Drive Type
direct
Engine 2
Engine Make
Lehman
Engine Model
135
Total Power
135hp
Engine Hours
5500
Engine Type
inboard
Engine Year
1978
Drive Type
direct
Summary
One of the cleanest Defever's on the market, This is one you do not want to miss out on always professionally maintained. Very clean Lehman 120's. perfect NW boat
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

Electronics

NEW Garmin Electronics Package Including:


  • Chartplotter at Inside Helm
  • Autopilot
  • Autopilot Remote
  • Multifunction Instrument
  • Radar
  • AIS
  • VHF Radio
  • Stereo Sound System
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
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.

Price History

DateEventPrice
12/9/25Price decreased$79,500(-11.2%)
10/16/25Price increased$89,500
6/26/25Initial pricePrice on request

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