Yacht Detail
1984 DeFever 44' (13.41 m)
Rockport, Texas, United States
Got Da Fever
"A proven 1984 DeFever 44 Offshore Cruiser with extensive cruising history throughout Central America, the Caribbean, and the Great Loop."
Flag of Registry: United States
Port of Registry: Rockport, TX
- Motor Yachts / Trawlers
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: JBC441380684
| FEATURES: |
|---|
| NAIAD Stabilizers |
| Gulf Coast Fuel Polishing system |
| HD Galley Maid Windlass (Chain 200ft) |
| Extended Swim Platform |
| Mid Ship satellite/ Starlink mast |
| Notable Upgrades: Head Hunter Marine Heads New Ice Maker (2025) New Garmin Chart plotter at upper helm (2025) |
| Date Listed: 07/04/2025 |
Description
1984 DeFever 44 Offshore Cruiser – Proven, Practical, and Ready for the Next Chapter
This 1984 DeFever 44 Offshore Cruiser is a classic long-range trawler designed by the legendary Arthur DeFever—renowned for building safe, seaworthy vessels that continue to attract knowledgeable cruisers worldwide. This particular hull has logged thousands of nautical miles through Central America, the Caribbean, and the Great Loop. I owned her from 2013 to 2018, and I've known her since then. She's now offered for sale on behalf of her current owner, a retired physician who made the difficult decision to part with her due to unforeseen health issues.
Built on a solid fiberglass hull with a deep full-length keel and protected running gear, this DeFever 44 is exceptionally capable in open water. Her displacement hull, paired with Naiad stabilizers, ensures a stable and comfortable ride, as well as impressive fuel economy on extended cruises.
Key Features:
The galley-up layout keeps the cook part of the conversation in the spacious salon.
Full-beam aft master stateroom with island queen berth, ensuite head, and abundant storage
Forward guest stateroom with V-berth and adjacent head
Walk-in engine room with nearly stand-up headroom—rare for boats this size
Expansive flybridge with excellent visibility and generous seating
Large covered aft deck, ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or carrying gear
Expansive, secure walk-around decks—a hallmark of DeFever design
Stabilized with Naiad fins for offshore comfort
Whether you're planning to live aboard, cruise the Great Loop, or head off to explore the islands, this DeFever 44 delivers the kind of comfort, durability, and pedigree few boats in this size range can match.
DeFever owners form a tight-knit, active online community, and with good reason—these boats are built to be used and appreciated. This is an excellent opportunity to own one of Arthur DeFever's most beloved designs at a very reasonable price.
Aspire Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Curtis Stokes & Associates. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
HIN/IMO: JBC441380684
Official Number: 676424
LOA: 44' (13.41 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1984
Beam: 14' 11''
LWL: 38' 6''
Draft Min: 4' 7''
Cabins: 2
V Berths: 1
Queen Berths: 1
Heads: 2
Maximum Speed: 10 Knots
Cruise Speed: 7 Knots
Range NMI: 1400
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Shape: Displacement
Bridge Clearance: 18'
Stabilizers: Standard
Stabilizers Brand: NAID
Fuel Tank: 900 Gallons (3406.87 Liters)
Fresh Water: 350 Gallons (1324.89 Liters)
Holding Tank: 50 Gallons (189.27 Liters)
Gross Tonnage: 20
Displacement: 44000 lbs
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Ford Lehman
- Engine Model: 2715E
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 120.00
- Power KW: 89.48
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 5807.00
- Hours Date: 07-17-2025
- Engine Location: Port
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Ford Lehman
- Engine Model: 2715E
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 120.00
- Power KW: 89.48
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 3837.00
- Hours Date: 07-17-2025
- Engine Location: Starboard
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator Make: Northern Light
- Generator KW: 12.00
- Generator Hours: 2739
Full Details
Aft deck
- Teak wood deck
- Magma barbeque grill
- Transom gate with stainless steel boarding & swim ladder
- Mounts for spare anchors
Flybridge & Upper Helm
- Garmin chart plotter
- Garmin Radar dome
- Still helm seat
- NEMA 2000 backbone network
- Deck storage box
- Windless controls
- Fiberglass deck storage for (2) propane tanks
Salon & Lower Helm
- Salon with a height-adjustable custom table with folding leaves
- Full-size door to the aft deck
- Sliding doors on the port and starboard side of the lower helm
- L-shaped settee with storage underneath
Galley
- Microwave
- Princess 3-burner stove/oven (Propane)
- Cold plate refrigerator and freezer
- Corian counter tops and sink
- Digital AC control for Galley and Salon
Master State Room
- Walk around the centerline queen-size berth.
- Night stands
- Digital AC control for the aft cabin
- Ensuite head and shower
- Storage lockers
Guest State Room & Head
- Comfortable V-berth
- Port lights
- Hanging locker
- Storage drawers and cabinets
- Ensuite head
- Overhead hatch
- Berth reading lights
Engine Room / Mechanical Equipment
- Twin Lehman 120 naturally aspirated engines
- Northern Light 12KW generator
- Cruiseair reverse cycle air conditioning units (3)
- Groco seastrainers
- Racor 900FG fuel filters with T-Handles
- Water heater
- Gulf Coast fuel polishing system for continuous fuel polishing, dockside and underway
- The fuel transfer manifold connects all three tanks and the fuel polishing system.
- Shurflow water system pump
Electrical
- Batteries - Hopuse bank
- Batteries - Engine start
- Inverter
- Battery charger
- Battery monitor
- Shore power inlet & cable
- Dinghy lift/crane
- Northern Lights Generator
Deck Equipment
- Galley Maid windless - foot control and upper helm controls
- Boat hooks
- Fiberglass swim platform with stainless steel swim ladder
- Fresh water wash down
- Anchors
Safety Equipment
- Rule automatic bilge pumps (3) with high water alarms
- Flares gun kit
- Macon overboard throw ring
- Multiple life jacketskets
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