1963 DeFever Trawler

This 1963 DeFever steel trawler is a 53-foot offshore cruiser designed by Arthur DeFever and built by Skallrud & Sons in Wilmington, California. Her displacement hull features a deep forefoot, flat after sections, and full keel that work together to provide steady handling in varied sea conditions. The full keel also protects the single shaft from grounding damage. The boat presents a raked bow, rounded transom stern, raised trunk cabin with flush decks amidships, and a full-length flybridge.

Below decks, the main deck houses a full galley and the lower helm station, with three cabins and two heads providing accommodation for up to six people. A single 280-horsepower Caterpillar diesel engine powers the yacht to a cruising speed of 8 knots and a maximum speed of 9.5 knots. The generous fuel capacity of 4,000 gallons supports extended offshore passages.

The boat has seen active cruising throughout her service, having traveled the Pacific, Pacific Northwest, Baja California, the Caribbean, and both Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Recent voyages include passages to La Paz and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, as well as the Puget Sound.