1988 DeFever 53' (16.15 m)
Slidell, Louisiana, United States
53' DE FEVER 53 POC 1988
- Trawlers
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: 00000000000
Description
ACCOMODATION
Water Doctor features the classic 53 POC layout with the private stairs from the salon to the full beam master suite, and forward access from the pilot house to the guest area with a VIP suite and forward Vee berth.
On the lower deck beginning forward is the Vee Berth guest stateroom with port and starboard berths, nice hanging closet and under berths drawer storage, with access to the day head aft and to port.
Next aft is the VIP suite complete with the port side walk around queen berth with a nice hanging locker to aft of the bed and drawer storage forward, the dressing table in the starboard aft corner and a small four drawer credenza at the foot of the bed. The private head with separate stall shower is to Starboard.
Access to the master suite is from the starboard aft side of the salon and features a full walk around queen berth against the aft bulkhead, double hanging closets along the starboard side with P&S night stands.
GALLEY
Large u-shaped on deck galley forward of the salon with teak cabinetry and parquet flooring, Whirlpool built in four burner electric stove overhead microwave oven with built in exhaust vent and electric oven below the cooktop, Whirlpool side by side refrigerator/freezer with through door ice and water delivery, single stainless steel sink, white Formica counter tops with teak sea rails, 19.9 gallon electric water heater, wet bar with stainless sink and glass storage, Whirlpool dishwasher, Whirlpool stacked washer and dryer.
ELECTRONICS
Two Furuno NavNet NT Max radar/plotter in the pilot house and two Furuno C-Map’s on the flybridge, Furuno autopilot, Furuno FT50 digital indicator, Uniden ESUM625CW wireless VHF microphone, Standard Horizon VHF, Icom ICM710 SSB, Furuno GPS Navigator, Radar Arch, two 4” Danforth compasses, 3’ open array radar antenna, 19” Vizio TVS in salon/MSR and VIP, Sony DVD player, Denon stereo receiver, Panasonic VHS player, electric remote-control spotlight.
MECHANICAL
Twin Caterpillar 3208TA 375 HP diesel engines with 3504 hours indicated, port generator 17KW Cummins/Onan with 361 hours and Racor 500 fuel water separator, Stbd generator 20KW Onan with 3747 hours and Racor 500 fuel water separator, dual Racor 1000 fuel water separators with vacuum gauges for both engines, Reverso oil change system, Charles Industries 40amp 12volt automatic battery charger, 110 volt air compressor, 19.9 gallon electric water heater, two 15KVA shore power transformers, engine room work bench, four 8D batteries, four separate fuel tanks with sight tubes and Tank Tender level indicators, Galley Maid head pumps, VDO engine gauges, ZF electric engine controls and wired remote on aft deck, Vetus bow thruster, Twin Disc 2.54:1 reduction marine gears, Bennett trim tabs, 50amp 220volt shore power inlet on bow, Galley Maid heads.
DECK
Painted decks with patterned non-skip, varnished hand and tow rails with stainless hardware, bow riding seat with blue Sunbrella cushions, full walk around decks with aft deck storage compartment and ladder to flybridge, stainless anchor chute with Maxwell Nilson chain and rope windlass, three electric windshield wipers, three sided bridge enclosure with three front zip outs, Stidd bench helm seat on flybridge, port and starboard L-shaped built in flybridge seating with blue sunbrella cushions, teak swim platform, Marquipt sea stairs boarding stairs, blue/white vinyl Bimini top on stainless frame, Marquipt davit with hard bottom inflatable deck chocks, port and starboard wing doors to the walk around side decks, stainless steel fender holders on bow rail.
RCR Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by A & M Yacht Sales, Inc. 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: 00000000000
In Stock: Yes
LOA: 53' (16.15 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1988
Beam: 16' 6''
Draft Max: 4' 8''
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Fuel Tank: 1000 Gallons (3785.41 Liters)
Fresh Water: 400 Gallons (1514.16 Liters)
Holding Tank: 80 Gallons (302.83 Liters)
Displacement: 55000
Designer: ARTHUR DEFEVER
Builder: SEN KOH
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Caterpillar
- Engine Model: 3208 TA
- Power HP: 375.00
- Power KW: 279.64
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 3504.00
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Caterpillar
- Engine Model: 3208 TA
- Power HP: 375.00
- Power KW: 279.64
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 3504.00
Full Details
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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