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1989 DeFever 57 POC Motor Yacht

$259,500

Used

Boat in Belhaven, NC 27810 US

builtBuilt in 1989
Year the boat was built
model

57 POC Motor Yacht

Boat model
engine

2 Engines (Catepillar, Catepillar)

Engine type and count
length

57 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material

OVERVIEW


HIGHLY CUSTOMIZED LIVEABOARD , A MUST SEE


THIS YACHT IS NOT TO BE MISSED FOR LIVEABOARDS. A TWIN DECK MOTORYACHT MADE GOOD ON THE DEFEVER PROMISE OF LIVEABOARD COMFORT AND CRUISING ELEGANCE. THIS PROFESSIONALLY HIGHLY CUSTOMIZED YACHT BOASTS TWO LARGE STATEROOMS, A LARGE MASTER WITH AN ENSUITE HEAD AND PRIVATE SALON ENTRANCE AND AN EXCEPTIONAL VIP STATEROOM WITH A FULL HEAD. FORWARD IS A LARGE WARDROBE/LAUNDRY AREA, A CUSTOM FEATURE APPRECIATED BY ANYONE LIVING ABOARD OR EXTENDED CRUISING. SHE SPORTS AN EXPANSIVE SALON WITH A HOME-SIZE CHEFS GALLEY, A SEPARATE DINING AREA AND INSIDE BRIDGE ACCESS, A CONVENIENCE NOT ALWAYS FOUND ON A YACHT OF THIS SIZE. SHE IS POWERED WITH TWIN 375 HP CATEPILLAR DIESELS THAT WILL CRUISE HER AT AN ECONOMICAL 12 KNOTS. THE ENGINES HAVE A LOW 3500 HOURS ON THEM.


AS MENTIONED, "ELIZABETH" IS A HIGHLY CUSTOMISED LIVEABOARD YACHT. BESIDE THE CUSTOM LAUNDRY.WARDROOM MENTIONED ABOVE, SHE HAS AN ENCLOSED FLYBRIDGE, A HYDRAULIC CRANE , HAS BEEN CUSTOM EXTENDED, REDESIGNED IN AND OUT, HAS A DOUBLE HEATING SYSTEN (ELECTRIC AND DIESEL), THREE ZONE AIR CONDITIONING, A FULL-SIZE WASHER AND DRYER IN A SEPARATE LAUNDRY ROOM, NEW APPLIANCES IN THE GALLEY INCLUDING A DISHWASHER, COMPLETE UPDATED ELECTRONICS AND A NEWER YANMAR DIESEL GENERATOR TO POWER ALL ON-BOARD SYSTEMS.. SHE ALSO HAS 12V/24V DC AND 110V/220V AC SYSTEMS..


"ELIZABETH' IS FULLY OPPERATIONAL AND READY FOR YOU TO MOVE ABOARD AS A LIVEABOARD OR TO TAKE YOU CRUISING WHEREVER YOU WANT TO GO COMFORTABLY. SHE IS CURRENTLY BERTHED IN BELHAVEN, NORTH CAROLINA AND EASY TO VIEW. IF YOU ARE SEARCHING FOR A TRUE, WELL-THOUGHTOUT LIVEABOARD WITH ALL THE COMFORTS YOU ARE USED TO, YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS HER. CALL FOR A PERSONAL INCPECTION, NO DISAPPOINTMENTS HERE. OFFERS ARE ENCOURAGED..

Nominal Length
57ft
Length Overall
56.58ft
Length at Waterline
51.25ft
Beam
16.5ft
Max Bridge Clearance
19ft
Drive Up Draft
4.67ft
Cabin Headroom
6.83ft
Dry Weight
55000lb
Cruising Speed
12kn
Max Speed
16kn
Cabins
2
Heads
2
Fresh Water Tanks
400gal
Fuel Tanks
1000gal
Holding Tanks
50gal
Windlass
electric-windlass
Electrical Circuit
220v
Hull Material
fiberglass
Hull Shape
semi-displacement
Engine 1
Engine Make
Catepillar
Engine Model
3208TA FWC
Total Power
375hp
Engine Hours
3500
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
1989
Drive Type
direct
Propeller Type
4-blade
Propeller Material
bronze
Engine 2
Engine Make
Catepillar
Engine Model
3208TA FWC
Total Power
375hp
Engine Hours
3500
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
1989
Drive Type
direct
Propeller Type
4-blade
Propeller Material
bronze
Accommodations

A TWO DECK, TWO STATEROOM, TWO HEAD HIGHLY CUSTOMIZED LIVEABOARD AND/OR CRUISING YACHT.  FROM HER ENCLOSED AFT DECK ENTER HER UPPER DECK WHICH FEATURES A SPACIOUS SALON WITH A LARGE L-SHAPE SOFA TO STARBOARD, STORAGE LOCKERS AND AN ENTERTAINMENT CENTER WITH A LARGE FLAT SCREEN TV..  TO STARBOARD AMIDSHIPS IS A PRIVATE STAIRCASE TO ACCESS THE MASTER STATEROOM.  LOCATED FORWARD TO PORT IS THE GALLEY AS DESCRIBED BELOW.  OPPOSITE THE GALLEY ARE STAIRS TO ACCESS THE BRIDGE DECK.  FORWARD OF THE GALLEY IS THE HELM/PILOTHOUSE WITH A CENTERLINE HELM WITH PEDESTAL CAPTAINS CHAIR, PORT/STARBOARD DOORS TO THE SIDE DECKS, WRAPAROUND WINDOWS AND STAIRS TO ACCESS THE LOWER DECK.   


MASTER STATEROOM IS LOCATED ON THE LOWER DECK AFT AND FEATURES A CENTERLINE QUEEN BERTH, BUILT-IN NIGHT STANDS, DRAWER STORAGE, HANGING LOCKERS,  DIRECT ACCESS TO THE ENGINE ROOM, STAIRS TO THE AFT DECK AND AN ENSUITE HEAD WITH A VANITY WITH SINK AND STORAGE, A MARINE TOILET, A LARGE STALL SHOWER A MIRROR AND AN OPENING PORT..  FORWARD ON THE LOWER DECK AMIDSHIPS IS THE VIP STATEROOM WHICH HAS A LARGE DOUBLE BERTH, DRAWER STORAGE, A HANGING LOCKER AND AN ENSUITE HEAD WITH A VANITY WITH SINK, A MARINE TOILET AND A STALL SHOWER.  LOCATED FORWARD IS A LAUNDRY ROOM WITH A FULL-SIZE WASHER AND DRYER AND A WALK-IN WARDROBE ROOM, A FEATURE APPRECIATED BY LIVEABOARDS OR LONG DISTANCE CRUISERS.  


THE ENTIRE CABIN ON BOTH DECKS FEATURES TEAK AND HOLLY SOLES, EXQUISITE TEAK WOODWORK, CUSTOM TEAK CEILINGS AND CUSTOM DECOR.  THIS YACHT IS NOT TO BE MISSED BY ANYONE LOOKING FOR A LARGER SPACIOUS LIVEABOARD YACHT.

Galley

LOCATED FORWARD THE U-SHAPE GALLEY FEATURES CORIAN COUNTERTOPS, TWO MOLDED SINKS WITH COVERS, A FOUR BURNER STOVE WITH OVEN AND DRAWER, A FULL-SIZE LG DOUBLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER, A DISHWASHER AND PLENTY OF DRAWERS, CABINETS AND LOCKERS FOR STROAGE.  THERE IS ALSO A SERVICE COUNTER WITH THREE STOOLS.

Electronics
  • Icom VHF radio
  • Sitex KGP-913 Navigator (siounder/GPS/chart)
  • Engine room camera system
  • Engine room guage monitors
  • Compass
Electrical
  • (4) Batteries
  • Battery switches
  • Battery chargers
  • 12V/24V DC Electrical systems
  • 5 KW Yanmar generator (Newer)
  • Single 50 Amo dockside power with cord
  • 12V Accessory outlet in salon
Hull and Deck
  • Anchor roller
  • Rope locker
  • large bow deck
  • Bow deck side walls with stainless steel rails
  • Wide side decks
  • Side deck overhang
  • Side deck stainless steel rails with teak caps
  • Port/starboard doors to helm station
  • Radar arch
  • Enclosed flybridge/sky lounge
  • Flybridge entry from salon
  • NO flybridge controls
  • Large sundeck with stainless steel rails
  • Quick-lift sundeck mounted crane (1600 lbs.)
  • Large deep cockpit with overhang
  • Cockpit starboard side entrance to master stateroom
  • Transom door
  • Full swim platform
Additional Equipment
  • Trim tabs
  • Anchor windlass
  • Deck courtes,y lights
  • Hydraulic steering
  • Engine alarms
  • High water alarm
  • Racor filters
  • 4-Blade bronze props
  • Bow thruster (Needs repair)
  • NAIAD STABILIZERS
  • Engine room surveillance camera
  • LG Washing machine
  • LG Clothes dryer
  • (3) LCD Tv's
  • Aiwa AM/FM/CD stereo at helm
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
8/6/25Initial price$259,500

1989 DeFever 57 POC Motor Yacht Video Tours

Overview from around the web 1989 DeFever 57 POC Motor Yacht

Customers reviewing the 1989 DeFever 57 POC Motor Yacht often highlight its solid construction and classic trawler design, which make it ideal for long-range cruising

Many appreciate the spacious and comfortable interior layout, noting the ample living space and well-appointed accommodations. The yacht’s reliable performance and seaworthiness receive frequent praise, especially for handling various sea conditions with ease. Reviewers also mention the timeless aesthetic and quality craftsmanship that DeFever is known for. Some users point out that while the yacht may require ongoing maintenance typical of vessels from this era, it remains a beloved choice for serious cruisers seeking a dependable and elegant motor yacht.

The Biggest Pros and Cons

The 1989 DeFever 57 Pilothouse Motor Yacht is a classic trawler-style vessel known for its sturdy construction and comfortable cruising capabilities. Here are some pros and cons to consider:

Pros

Solid Construction: Built with a robust full-displacement hull, the DeFever 57 offers excellent stability and seaworthiness, ideal for long-range cruising.

Spacious Interior: The pilothouse design provides ample living space, including multiple staterooms, a large salon, and a functional galley, making it comfortable for extended stays aboard.

Fuel Efficiency: Its displacement hull and efficient diesel engines contribute to economical fuel consumption for its size.

Classic Styling: The traditional teak and hardwood finishes give the yacht a timeless, elegant appearance.

Good Storage: Plenty of storage space for gear and provisions, supporting long-distance voyages.

Well-Equipped Pilothouse: Offers excellent visibility and a protected steering station, enhancing safety and comfort during navigation.

Cons

Older Systems: As a 1989 model, some mechanical and electrical systems may require upgrades or maintenance to meet modern standards.

Speed: The full-displacement hull design prioritizes efficiency and comfort over speed, resulting in moderate cruising speeds compared to more modern yachts.

Maintenance: Teak and wood interiors, while beautiful, demand regular upkeep to maintain their condition.

Limited Modern Amenities: The yacht may lack some contemporary conveniences and technological features found in newer vessels.

Size and Maneuverability: At 57 feet, it can be challenging to dock or handle in tight marinas without experienced crew or assistance.

Made For

The 1989 DeFever 57 POC Motor Yacht is ideal for experienced cruisers and serious liveaboards seeking a spacious, sturdy, and well-designed vessel. Perfect for those who value classic craftsmanship combined with reliable performance, it suits individuals or families looking to embark on extended voyages or enjoy comfortable coastal and offshore cruising. Its ample living space and practical layout make it a great choice for those who desire both comfort and functionality on the water.

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