1963 DeFever Trawler
$375,000
Boat in San Francisco, CA 94102 US
Built in 1963
Trawler
1 Engine (Caterpillar)
53 feet
Diesel
Steel
"EVENTIDE" is a 1963 Steel 53' Trawler Yacht designed by Arthur DeFever and built by Skallrud & Sons, Wilmington, CA. She has a displacement hull with a deep forefoot, flat after sections and full keel giving her excellent handling characteristics in most sea conditions. The full keel protects her single shaft from damage. She has a rounded transom stern, raked bow, raised trunk cabin with flush decks midship and full length flybridge. She has sleeping accommodations for up to six. Her full galley is on the main deck along with the lower helm station. She is designed for extensive offshore voyaging with 4000 gallons of fuel. She has cruised the Pacific, Pacific Northwest, Baja California, Caribbean, Gulf and Atlantic Coasts and the current owner has cruised her to La Paz and Cabo San Lucas Mexico and the Puget Sound.
MASTER STATEROOM: is midship and full beam that is accessed from the salon. The master stateroom had a complete custom make-over by Platypus Marine in Port Angeles, WA. Island Queen pedestal berth: beautiful Honduran Mahogony wood adorns this exceptional remolded stateroom with an abundance of hanging lockers and drawer storage; wainscoting ceiling panels.
GUEST STATEROOMS: First guest cabin is forward and on starboard side there are two over & under twin berths; just aft is second guest cabin with two double berths on port and starboard; forward head with enclosed guest head with marine toilet, basin and separate stall shower.
Gaggenau stove
GE Oven 220V
GE Microwave
Custom cold-plate refrigerator 11.5 cu. ft./freezer 13.5 cu. ft.
Porcelain Sink
Ample storage
(2) Furuno MFD TZT2 15” AIS
Furuno DFF3-UHD Depth Sounder
Airmar DST-800 & Airmar CS4500 transducers
Furuno R509-LH-W CHIRP
Furuno DRS12A 72 mile Closed Array Radar
Furuno SC30 Compass
Simrad AP70 Precision 9 Autopilot
Furuno Weather Airmar 200WX
Furuno BBWWX3 Sirus XM Weather Communications
ICOM M-506 VHF Marine Radio
ICOM M-602 VHF Marine Radio
ICOM VHF Handheld
Starlink Marine High Performance
Panel Internet WIFO Booster, Cellular Booster
Furuno MFD TZT2 12” (FB)
Furuno RD33 (FB)
Simrad QS80 Autopilot (FB)
ICOM Remote Mic (FB)
12V/32V DC system
125V/240V AC system
20 KW Isuzu Generator (1981)
(8) 8V AGM batteries (2) 180 Amp Hour Banks
(2) 8D AGM batteries (2) 255 Amp Hour Banks (new 2024)
(1) 12 VDC battery w/charger for twin original davits
(1) 4D AGM battery w/charger for Nick Jackson Davit
(1) 12V back-up battery w/charger in PH
32 V Outback inverter/charger
32 V Newmar battery charger
12 V Mastervolt Battery Charger (new 12/24)
20 gallon Raritan water heater
(2) Victron 12 volt transformers
Matra 12 KVA transformer
240V AC 50 amp dockside electrical cable
Hull and flybridge deck is constructed of ¼” steel. House is constructed pf 3/16” steel. Hull has been regularly monitored via ultrasonic testing. EVENIDE carries 4,000 gallons of fuel in seven (7) tanks. These run the entire length of the vessel essentially giving her “a double bottom”. Water is 1,000 gallons in two (2) 500 gallon tanks. The vessel have seven (7) steel bulkheads that create six distinct compartments; Crash Bulkhead/Chain Locker; Forward Cabins; Engine Room; Aft Cabin; Aft Fuel Tanks; Lazarette.
Nordic Machinery Hydraulic Windlass
Primary Anchor Forfjord #18 210 lb.
Secondary Anchor Forfjord #8 93 lb.
3rd Anchor 40 lb. Bruce - 400’ ½” Chain
Highfield 13’ tender w/steering station & Honda 50 hp 4 stroke
Nick Jackson 1200# davit with Hydraulic Boom
Sea Dog Spotlight LED w/wireless remote
Zodiac Offshore Canister Life Raft re-certified 2024
(2) Life Rings (1) Horseshoe Ring (1) Life Sling
EPIRB
Caterpillar 3306B Diesel 280 hp Keel Cooled (1981)
3-1/2” Stainless steel propeller shaft
Michigan Star 5 bladed 39R26 (tuned & balanced 2024)
Hydraulic steering gear (w/ 2 custom spare hydraulic rams)
Bronze Sea Strainers
Marelon Seacocks
Fill-Rite Fuel Transfer System
Dripless Shaft Seal (new 2024)
Twin Disc M-508 transmission
Dual RACOR fuel/water separators w/vac gauges
Automatic and manual bilge pumps
“EVENTIDE” offers an extraordinary opportunity own a serious long range offshore cruiser with her 4000 gallons of fuel and her very efficient CAT 280 hp continuous duty diesel she has the legs that only a few 50’+ Trawlers can imagine. Built originally for a very well-known and respected sailor/cruising couple Esther and Steve Newmark of Los Angeles she has traveled extensively on both coasts. In 2003 “EVENTIDE” traveled to Port Angeles, WA to Platypus Marine and with the guidance of Bell Design Group a complete refit of the master stateroom was completed. In 2016 the current owner upgraded most all the electronics suite with state-of-the-art Furuno navigation gear. Surveyed in July 2024 along with Ultrasound Testing by HSI Group and oil samples have been done regularly.
All personal gear; artwork; loose items; galley gear; CD's; clock & barometer sets; charts; fishing equipment; tools; spare parts; supplies & items not specifically listed on equipment list specifications sheet.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3/19/26 | Initial price | $375,000 |
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