2002 DeFever 53' (16.15 m) Raised Pilothouse Trawler
Clear Lake Shores, Texas, United States
Sea Pearl
This DeFever 53 is a clean, updated classic with a proven seaworthy hull and rich teak joinery. Three staterooms, two heads, and a true pilothouse deliver the perfect platform for the Great Loop or effortless island cruising.
- Trawlers / Pilothouse
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: CTF53164I102
Vessel ID# 2851334 Last Updated: 2026-07-20 12:19:27
| FEATURES: |
|---|
| (4) Marine Air A/C Units & Northern Lights 12KW Generator |
| Side Power Bow Thruster & Naiad Roll Stabilizers |
| Magnum Energy Solar Controller & (3) 380W Solar Panels |
| Splendide Combo Washer/Dryer, Water Maker & Ice Maker |
| Marine Starlink |
| Notable Upgrades: MANY Updates done between 2018 and 2026! See Full Specs for Details! |
| Date Listed: 06/09/2026 |
Description
THIS IS A PRELIMINARY LISTING, Pictures are June 2026. Video coming.
Perfect Fuel Efficiency with the dependability of bullet proof John Deere Diesels.
THIS BOAT HAS HAD SIGNIFICANT UPGRADES IN EQUIPMENT AND GEAR IN THE PAST 2.5 YEARS OVER $200K+ SPENT IN:
- Full engine services
- New electronics including all new black plexus instrument panels at boat helm including an enlarged custom fiberglass electronic console on the flybridge
- New A/C's
- Extensive wiring and battery upgrades to lithium batteries
This is an extremely well done and upgraded Defever 53. The owners were planning to leave on a cruise and consequently just about every system was looked at, gone thru and extensively redone or updated.
She shows extremely well inside and out.
Miles Yacht Group is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Little 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
HIN/IMO: CTF53164I102
Official Number: 1143126
LOA: 53' 6'' (16.31 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 2002
Beam: 15'
LWL: 46'
Draft Max: 5' 8''
Cabins: 3
Heads: 2
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Shape: Displacement
Fuel Tank: 720 Gallons (2725.5 Liters)
Fresh Water: 400 Gallons (1514.16 Liters)
Displacement: 65000 lbs
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: John Deere
- Engine Model: 6.8
- Engine Year: 2002
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 225.00
- Power KW: 167.78
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 7048.00
- Hours Date: 06-10-2026
- Engine Location: Port
Engine 2
- Engine Make: John Deere
- Engine Model: 6.8
- Engine Year: 2002
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 225.00
- Power KW: 167.78
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 6919.00
- Hours Date: 06-10-2026
- Engine Location: Starboard
