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1985 DeFever 40' (12.19 m) 40 Offshore Cruiser

Beaufort, South Carolina, United States

SEA BIRD

1985 Defever 40 Offshore Cruiser

Flag of Registry: United States

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Vessel ID# 2821213    Last Updated: 2025-09-15 13:24:22

New Listing!

$ 185,000 USD

Description

Pristine, like new, Bristol and turn key are just a few of the descriptions that come to mind when trying to describe the overall condition of this Defever!

Words nor pictures are capable of doing it justice, you literally will have to step onboard to appreciate not just the incredible condition of the boat, but more importantly the quality of the craftsmanship of the work that has been done!

If your looking for a fixer upper, this is not your boat........

The Vessel is ready to cruise anywhere.

The vessel has a solid fiberglass Hull.

This Vessel has been maintained with an open check book.

Sea Bird is an 8-9 knots cruising vessel with a 3-4 GPH of fuel efficiency.

All detailed records on hand for over 25 years and only a 4-Owner vessel.


Miles Yacht Group is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by United Yacht Sales. 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

LOA: 40' (12.19 Meters)

Type: Power- Used

Year: 1985

Beam: 14' 6''

Draft Max: 3' 10''

Cabins: 2

Heads: 2

Fuel Type: Diesel

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Hull Shape: Semi Displacement

Air Conditioning: Yes

Tower: No

Bow Thruster: Yes

Stern Thruster: Yes

Fuel Tank: 270 Gallons (1022.06 Liters)

Fresh Water: 200 Gallons (757.08 Liters)

Holding Tank: 32 Gallons (121.13 Liters)

Displacement: 29000 lbs

Builder: Defever

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Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: Perkins
  • Engine Model: 354HE
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Power HP: 240.00
  • Power KW: 178.97
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Serial Number: TMI-8582
  • Engine Location: Port

Engine 2

  • Engine Make: Perkins
  • Engine Model: 354HE
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Power HP: 240.00
  • Power KW: 178.97
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Serial Number: L0125
  • Engine Location: Starboard