1986 DeFever CPMY

$349,500

Used

Boat in Jupiter, FL 33477 US

builtBuilt in 1986
Year the boat was built
model

CPMY

Boat model
engine

2 Engines (Caterpillar, Caterpillar)

Engine type and count
length

57 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material
Length Overall
57ft
Beam
16.5ft
Max Bridge Clearance
23.42ft
Max Draft
4.75ft
Cabin Headroom
6.42ft
Displacement
55000lb
Cruising Speed
9kn
Max Speed
15kn
Cabins
3
Heads
3
Fresh Water Tanks
400gal
Fuel Tanks
1500gal
Holding Tanks
70gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Engine 1
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Engine Model
3208
Total Power
375hp
Engine Hours
6034
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Drive Type
direct
Engine 2
Engine Make
Caterpillar
Engine Model
3208
Total Power
375hp
Engine Hours
6295
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Drive Type
direct
Summary
1986 57' DeFever cockpit motoryacht
57' DeFever Vessel Walkthrough

From the fiberglass swimplatform, you enter the cockpit via the transom gate. You can then enter the lazarette or the master stateroom via a hatch and door or step up onto the hardtop covered aftdeck via steps starboard forward. Once on the aftdeck, you can walk out either same-level side deck to the foredeck or step into the salon via the double teak & glass doors. Once inside the salon, you will find L-shaped seating with storage and a coffee table port aft, expandable dining table to port, galley port forward, storage cabinetry starboard aft and to starboard, companionway to the master stateroom and engine room to starboard and a benchseat with storage starboard forward. Walk forward and enter the same-level pilothouse and you will find stairs to the flybridge starboard aft, a benchseat with storage aft, side deck access door on each side, helm forward and the guest companionway starboard forward. Step down the companionway forward to find a full-beam guest stateroom with ensuite berth and enclosed shower amidships and a guest stateroom forward with a v-berth and ensuite head with enclosed shower. The full-standup engine room is forward of the master stateroom.

The headroom in the salon is 6'5", 6'2" in the master stateroom, 6'5" in the master stateroom shower, 6'6" in the galley, 6'5" in the engine room, 6'7" in the pilothouse, 6'4" in the forward guest stateroom and it's shower, 6'4" in the mid guest stateroom and it's shower, 6'9" on the flybridge and 6'7" on the aftdeck.

The height from the waterline to the top of the Radar is 23'5".

57' DeFever Accommodations

We Idle In offers a full-beam master stateroom aft with a centerline queen size berth and an ensuite head with any enclosed shower; a full-beam guest stateroom amidships with a queen size berth and an ensuite head with an enclosed shower; and a guest stateroom forward with a V-berth and insert and an ensuite head with an enclosed shower.

57' DeFever Salon

The salon offers L-shaped seating with storage and a coffee table to port, dining table that expands to a 6 person size table port forward, benchseat with storage starboard forward, cabinetry to starboard and starboard aft, companionway to the master stateroom and engine room to starboard, carpet over teak & holly sole, double teak and glass doors aft, aft window, opening side windows with wireless remote controlled electric blinds, storage cabinets above the galley countertop port forward, storage cabinets under the flybridge stairs starboard forward and an Amazon Fire TV flat screen TV.

57' DeFever Galley

The galley is port forward in the salon.

  • Breville toaster oven/broiler
  • GE microwave oven
  • GE Profile 4-burner electric cooktop and oven
  • Frigidaire dishwasher
  • Cold-plate refrigeration
  • Corian countertop
  • Large molded-in sink
  • Opening side window
  • Storage cabinets and drawers
  • Teak & holly sole
  • Trash compartment
  • U-Line icemaker in the salon
57' DeFever Dining

Dining space is available at the salon table.

57' DeFever Master Stateroom

The full-beam master stateroom is aft and offers a centerline queen size berth, carpet over teak & holly sole, transom window, hatch and stairs to the cockpit, benchseat with storage to port, 4 portlights, blinds, storage drawers and cabinets, 2 X hanging lockers, nightstand, storage under the companionway stairs starboard forward and a Vizio flat screen TV.

57' DeFever Mid Guest Stateroom

The full-beam guest stateroom amidships offers a queen size berth, carpet over teak & holly sole, 2 portlights, blinds, hanging locker, storage drawers and cabinets, nightstand, reading lights, desk/vanity and an ensuite head with an enclosed shower.

57' DeFever Forward Guest Stateroom

The forward guest stateroom offers a v-berth with an insert, 3 portlights, overhead hatch, desk/vanity, reading lights, hanging locker, carpet over a teak & holly sole, anchor chain locker access and rod storage.

57' DeFever Laundry
  • Kenmore washer
  • Kenmore dryer
57' DeFever Pilothouse

The pilothouse offers a teak & holly sole, side deck access door on each side, benchseat with storage aft, storage drawers and cabinets, electrical panel port forward, stairs to the flybridge starboard aft, helm forward with storage under the helm, fan, electronics as detailed in the electronics section of this presentation, mechanical engine controls, trim tabs control, bowthruster control and stabilizer system control.

57' DeFever Flybridge

The flybridge offers a canvas over aluminum frame bimini, door and stairs to the pilothouse, wrap-around seating with storage to port, benchseat with storage to starboard, non-skid deck, helm forward with storage under the helm, Garelick Eez-In helmseat, engine controls, bowthruster control, electronics as detailed in the electronics section of this presentation and tender davit and chocks aft.

57' DeFever Aftdeck

The aftdeck offers a hardtop, non-skid deck, benchseat with storage, storage cabinet, stainless steel & teak ladder and hatch to the flybridge, same-level access to each side deck, double teak & glass doors to the salon and teak steps to the cockpit.

57' DeFever Cockpit

The cockpit offers a non-skid deck, lazarette access, hatch and door to the master stateroom, aft control station, sink, storage cabinets, teak steps to the aftdeck and a transom door to the fiberglass swimplatform.

57' DeFever Audio/Visual Equipment
  • Amazon Fire TV flat screen TV in the salon
  • Vizio flat screen TV in the master stateroom
  • Jensen CD3010X stereo in the pilothouse
  • Boston interior speakers
57' DeFever Electronics
  • Garmin xHD Radar
  • Garmin GPSmap 1040xs multi-function display on the flybridge and in the pilothouse
  • Garmin GPSmap 1242 Plus multi-function display in the pilothouse
  • Simrad AP20 autopilot with a AP21 wired remote control in the pilothouse
  • Standard Horizon Explorer VHF on the flybridge
  • Standard Horizon DS150 depth sounder on the flybridge
  • Garmin GHS-11 VHF in the pilothouse
  • Datamarine International Offshore depth sounder in the pilothouse
  • Datamarine Navigator speed/log display in the pilothouse
  • Datamarine Corinthian Series S100KL speed/log display on the flybridge
  • Ritchie Powerdamp magnetic compass on the flybridge and in the pilothouse
  • Rudder angle indicator at each helm
  • Furuno DFax weatherfax in the pilothouse
  • Royal Marine clock, barometer and thermometer in the pilothouse
  • Royal Marine clock and barometer in the salon
57' DeFever Electrical System
  • Northern Lights M843NW2.3 12 kW generator with approximately 2,016 hours
  • Northern Lights M844LW2.3 20 kW generator with approximately 4.312 hours
  • Xantrex Heart Interface Freedom 20 2,000 watt inverter
  • Mastervolt Chargemaster 12/70-3 battery charger
  • Newmar HDM 24-25 bowthruster battery charger
  • Acme Electric Co. power transformer
  • Guest and BEP battery switches
  • 4 X Odyssey 8D house and start batteries (2023)
  • Odyssey 8D bowthruster battery
  • 2 X 50 amp shore power cords
  • 50 amp shore power cord connections fore and aft
57' DeFever Engine/Mechanical Equipment
  • Twin Caterpillar 3208 375 HP main engines with approximately 6,295 hours (Recent clean oil analysis reports available)
  • Mechanical engine controls
  • VDO gauges
  • Glendinning engine synchronizer
  • Hynautic hydraulic steering system
  • Groco sea strainers
  • Dual Racor 73/1000FG fuel filters and vacuum gauge for each main engine
  • Racor 500FGSS fuel filter for each generator
  • Marco Fluid Tech oil change system
  • Bennett trim tabs
  • Naiad 252 active fin stabilizer system
  • Wesmar bowthruster
  • Dometic 60,000 BTU reverse cycle air conditioning/heating system
  • Sea Recovery watermaker
  • Kuuma 20 gallon water heater
  • Galley Maid electric heads
  • Groco GM-50 holding tank level monitor system
57' DeFever Deck Equipment
  • Maxwell anchor windlass with foot controls and a remote control in the pilothouse
  • New Ultra 132 LB stainless steel anchor
  • Non-skid decks
  • Stainless steel deck hardware
  • 2 X foredeck storage boxes
  • Foredeck seating with storage
  • Windshield cover
  • Stainless steel rails forward
  • Teak cap rail on stainless steel stanchions on each side
  • Teak toe rails forward and on each side
  • Teak cap rail in the cockpit
  • Boarding gate on each side
  • Fiberglass swimplatform
  • Washdown
  • Marquipt Tide-Ride gangway
  • Quick Lift tender davit
  • Tender storage chocks
57' DeFever Safety and Fire Protection
  • Sea-Fire 1301 engine room fire suppression system
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Lifering
  • Uniden loudhailer
  • ACR Globalfix Pro EPIRB
57' DeFever Exclusions
  • Sellers' personal belongings
57' DeFever 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.

Engine hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

Generators
Generator 1
Make
Northern Lights
Model
M843NW2.3
KW
12
RPM
0
Hours
2016
Date Hours Recorded
02/19/2025
Detail
Northern Lights, M843NW2.3, 12 KW, 2016 hours
Generator 2
Make
Northern Lights
KW
20
RPM
0
Hours
4312
Date Hours Recorded
02/19/2025
Detail
Northern Lights, 20 KW, 4312 hours

Price History

DateEventPrice
12/4/25Price decreased$349,500(-9.2%)
2/22/25Initial price$385,000

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Overview from around the web 1986 DeFever CPMY

Customers praise the 1986 DeFever CPMY for its classic trawler design, spacious and comfortable interior, and solid construction

Many appreciate its seaworthy build and reliable performance, making it ideal for long-distance cruising. Owners often highlight the ample storage, well-laid-out cockpit, and the vessel’s charming traditional styling. While some note that certain areas may benefit from updating or refurbishment, overall feedback emphasizes the CPMY’s enduring quality and suitability for those seeking a dependable cruising yacht with timeless appeal.

The Biggest Pros and Cons

The 1986 DeFever CPMY (Cockpit 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 heavy-duty fiberglass and a full displacement hull, the CPMY offers excellent stability and durability for offshore cruising.

Spacious Layout: The design features a roomy interior with ample living space, including a comfortable salon, galley, and sleeping quarters, making it ideal for extended voyages.

Fuel Efficiency: The displacement hull and efficient engine options allow for economical fuel consumption during long-range cruising.

Good Visibility: The raised pilothouse and large windows provide excellent all-around visibility for safe navigation.

Classic Styling: Timeless nautical aesthetics and quality craftsmanship appeal to traditional boaters and those seeking a vintage yacht.

Cons

Older Systems: Being a 1986 model, some mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems may require updating or modernization.

Slower Speeds: The full displacement hull design prioritizes comfort and fuel economy over speed, resulting in moderate cruising speeds.

Maintenance Requirements: Older vessels often need regular maintenance and potential refits to keep them in optimal condition.

Limited Maneuverability: The size and hull design might make tight docking or maneuvering in crowded marinas more challenging compared to smaller boats.

Interior Decor: The classic interior styling may feel dated to some and could require refurbishment to suit modern tastes.

Made For

The 1986 DeFever CPMY is designed for cruising enthusiasts who value a sturdy, classic trawler yacht with ample living space and reliable performance. Ideal for those seeking comfortable long-distance voyages or extended time on the water, this boat appeals to sailors who appreciate traditional craftsmanship combined with practical amenities for liveaboard cruising.

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