Sunset Fever

About Sunset Fever

<h2><span style="color: black;">1987 DeFever 44 Offshore Cruiser – Proven, Practical, and Ready for the Next Chapter, Cruise or Live Onboard.</span></h2><p><span style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119);">This 1987 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. She's now offered for sale by her current owners that just completed the great loop with her.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119);">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.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119);">Key Features:</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119);">The galley-up layout keeps the cook part of the conversation in the spacious salon.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119);">Full-beam aft master stateroom with island queen berth, ensuite head, and abundant storage</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119);">Forward guest stateroom with V-berth and adjacent head</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119);">Walk-in engine room with nearly stand-up headroom, rare for boats this size</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119);">Expansive flybridge with excellent visibility and generous seating</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119);">Large covered aft deck, ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or carrying gear</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119);">Expansive, secure walk-around decks, a hallmark of DeFever design</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119);">Stabilized with Naiad fins for offshore comfort</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119);">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.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119);">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119);">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.</span></p><p><br></p> <br> <i> Resolute Yachting 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 </i>