1987 DeFever 48 Tri Cabin

This 48-foot DeFever Tri Cabin is a three-stateroom, two-head trawler built with fiberglass and powered by dual 270-horsepower Lehman diesel engines. She cruises at 8 knots with a maximum speed of 13 knots. The boat features a generous 15-foot beam and is designed for comfortable extended cruising and extended stays at anchor.

Access is easy from either side deck or through the transom door, with wide teak decks, varnished rails, and solid handholds throughout. The covered aft deck functions as outdoor living space with seating and storage. The layout includes a bright, open main salon with teak flooring, burl wood accents, and granite counters, alongside a galley designed for regular use. Three true staterooms and two heads provide comfortable accommodations for cruising or living aboard.

The boat is equipped with Naiad stabilizers to reduce motion, solar panels, a watermaker, and dual generators to support extended anchorages. The dual-helm setup with full instrumentation at both stations allows confident operation from either position. The engine room is a full stand-up space with accessible systems. Storage throughout the boat is generous, and the design incorporates redundancy across key systems typical of purpose-built cruising trawlers.

The boat has been maintained and upgraded throughout her life with careful attention to both systems and comfort. She is ready for coastal cruising, extended passages, or a relaxed pace on the water without requiring significant work.