1974 DeFever 40 Passage Maker Trawler Yacht

This 1974 DeFever 40 is a fiberglass trawler built in the United States with construction methods that distinguish it from Asian-built competitors. The windows are hardened laminated glass set in rubber seals similar to automotive installations, and the deck structure uses a plywood core. Teak appears only in the hand rails, cap rails, and doors; the remainder of the boat forgoes teak trim in favor of more practical materials. The decks and superstructure show no signs of flex or movement.

The boat runs on two Perkins diesel engines producing 270 horsepower combined. Large fuel tanks provide a range of approximately 1500 nautical miles at a seven-knot cruising speed, with good fuel economy for a vessel of this size and type.

Work has been completed on critical systems including tanks and seacocks. The owner has been ongoing with cosmetic improvements, though the boat remains a work in progress rather than a fully finished project. Structurally and mechanically, the focus has been on the important foundations that enable reliable operation.