Engine
Caterpillar 3208
Total Power
520hp
Engine(s) Hours
5432
Class
Trawler
Length
48ft
Year
1980
Model
48
Capacity
-
Boat Details
Description
1980 DeFever 48' Powered by Twin Caterpillar 3208 Diesel Engines
A timeless trawler with abundant accommodations. The DeFever 48 is a sturdy, heavy-displacement, aft-cabin cruiser, ready for your next epic adventure.
Three stateroom interior, with full-beam master suite, two full heads, light filled salon with L-shaped dinette, galley with propane cooktop/oven, refrigerator, microwave, large stainless steel double sink, trash compactor, and gorgeous teak cabinetry throughout.
Large, service friendly engine room with accessibility through salon floor or beside stairs forward of the helm. Great access to both Caterpillar engines, Fischer Panda generator, and other systems.
Covered decks from the aft deck to the side doors of the pilot house, make for easy movement on deck in any weather. Teak decks, rails, and gunwales enliven the exterior, and the spacious foredeck provides room for the entire crew to bask in the sun.
The flybridge has a helm on the centerline, port & starboard bench seats, bimini top, dinghy crane and 12’ Apex dinghy with 30hp four stroke Nissan outboard.
Measurements
Dimensions
Nominal Length:48ft
Length Overall:47.25ft
Beam:15.33ft
Length at Waterline:40.83ft
Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks:600gal
Fresh Water Tank Material:stainless-steel
Fuel Tanks:1000gal
Fuel Tank Material:steel
Holding Tanks:55gal
Holding Tank Material:plastic
Accommodations
Cabins:3
Heads:2
Propulsion
Engine 1
Engine Make:Caterpillar
Engine Model:3208
Engine Year:1980
Total Power:260hp
Engine Hours:5432
Engine Type:inboard
Fuel Type:diesel
Engine 2
Engine Make:Caterpillar
Engine Model:3208
Engine Year:1980
Total Power:260hp
Engine Hours:5997
Engine Type:inboard
Fuel Type:diesel
Features
Electrical Equipment
Shore Power Inlet:✓
Generator:✓
Inverter:✓
Electronics
Depthsounder:✓
Radar:✓
Plotter:✓
Radio:✓
Compass:✓
GPS:✓
VHF:✓
Inside Equipment
Electric Bilge Pump:✓
Oven:✓
Microwave Oven:✓
Marine Head:✓
Heating:✓
Hot Water:✓
Refrigerator:✓
Battery Charger:✓
Outside Equipment
Teak Cockpit:✓
Cockpit Shower:✓
Teak Sidedecks:✓
Davit(s):✓
Tender:✓
More Details
Boat Information
Machinery & Propulsion
- Twin Caterpillar 3208 Diesel Engines - 260hp Each (520 Total)
- Racor Fuel Filters
- Freshwater Cooling System
- Wet Exhaust
- Captive Rubber Block Engine Mounts
- Dual Lever Shift and Throttle Controls
- Two Steering Stations
- Three Blade Bronze Propellers
Fuel Tankage
- (4) Steel Tanks - 1,000 Gallon Total Capacity
- Tank Location, Outboard of Engines, Serviceable & Secure
Fresh Water Supply & Plumbing
- (2) Stainless Steel Tanks - 600 Gallon Total Capacity
- Fresh Water Heating
- Shurflo Fresh Water Pump
Electrical Systems
- (1) Group 27 Battery, (1) 8D Battery, (6) Six Volt AGM Batteries
- Magnum & Pro Mariner Battery Chargers
- Hubbel 50 Amp Shore Power Connection
- Magnum Inverter
- Fisher Panda Generator
Electronics & Navigation Equipment
- (2) Standard Horizon VHF Radios
- Garmin GPSmap 740s
- Raytheon Radar
- Interphase Depth Sounder
- Danforth Compass
Galley & Comfort
- Force 10 Three Burner Propane Stove/Oven
- GE Microwave
- Nova Kool Refrigerator
- Broan Trash Compactor
- Hurricane Diesel Heater
Toilets & Holding
- (2) Techma Marine Heads
- 55 Gallon Plastic Holding Tank
- Deck Pump Out
Tender
- 2013 Apex RIB
- 30hp Nissan Four Stroke Outboard