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SEA BIRD Boat for Sale

40' Defever | 1985 | $210,000

Beaufort, SC

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Sea Bird Boat | 40' Defever 1985

Pristine, like new, Bristol and turn key are just a few of the descriptions that come to mind when trying to describe the overall condition of this Defever!

Words nor pictures are capable of doing it justice, you literally will have to step onboard to appreciate not just the incredible condition of the boat, but more importantly the quality of the craftsmanship of the work that has been done!

If your looking for a fixer upper, this is not your boat........

The Vessel is ready to cruise anywhere.

The vessel has a solid fiberglass Hull.

This Vessel has been maintained with an open check book.

Sea Bird is an 8-9 knots cruising vessel with a 3-4 GPH of fuel efficiency.

All detailed records on hand for over 25 years and only a 4-Owner vessel.

Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by United Yacht Sales - South Carolina / North Carolina Area.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

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Sea Bird HIGHLIGHTS

  • Yacht Details: 40' Defever 1985
  • Location: Beaufort, SC
  • Engines: Perkins
  • Last Updated: Sep 18, 2024
  • Asking Price: $210,000
  • Max Draft: 3' 10''

Sea Bird additional information

Specifications
  • Beam: 14' 6''
  • Hull Material: Fiberglass
  • Max Draft: 3' 10''
  • Displacement: 29,000 lb
  • Fuel Tank: 1 x 270|gallon
  • Fresh Water: 1 x 200|gallon
  • Holding: 1 x 32|gallon
  • Cabins: 2
  • Heads: 2
Recent Upgrades

Below is a list of what has been done recently:

  • New Side Shift bow and stern thruster installed 2023
  • New anodized aluminum frame and top for aft sun deck - 2021
  • New Heavy Bimini top and enclosure on flybridge
  • Upgraded freshwater system with new Isothern water heater, water filter system 2021
  • New LP locker and fiberglass LP tank and valves for new stove - 2021
  • New Graylite 14 tinted, tempered glass windows - 2021
  • New Force 10 LP stove/oven - 2021
  • New stern 14 - heavy cleats - 2022
  • Cut inspection ports to access fuel tanks and cleaned and polished fuel - 2021
  • Reinforced fiberglass pulpit and painted inside anchor locker, rebuild windlass - 2021
  • New Simrad Sport Transducer / 2,000 ft. depth
  • Re-Balanced 16 x 21 bronze propellers - 2021
  • Updated all through hull fittings, removed (3) old transducers, removed (5) old through hulls and properly fiber glassed over the areas
  • Paint entire Boat awl-grip paint the - 2020
  • Installed new forward hatch - 2020
  • Replaced (4) bow portlights - 2020
  • Re-Upholstered settee, forward V-Berth and new headboard in aft stateroom 2020
  • Custom built mahogany table - 2021
  • Re-Worked all ceiling and spray foamed closed cell and new Vel-Cro ceiling panels - 2020
  • New 2 - 16,000 BTU Dometic HVAC system - raw water circulation pump system - 2020
  • New grounding system where needed
  • Installed underwater lights - 2020
  • New Xantrex charger and electronic pad - 2020
  • Installed spray foam and fire shield on underside of engine access hatches 2020
  • Refreshed varnish on all the interior Teak - 2020
  • Starboard and Port Perkins Engines re-fitted with all new component - 2020
  • New interior and exterior, LED Flood lights, All LED lights 2020
  • Industrial looking Isothern refrigerator, stainless two compartment ref./freezer - 2021
  • New corian countertop with large stainless sink and high-end fixture, 2020
  • New upholstery on hull sides in V-Berth - 2020
  • New LED running lights and stern and flood lights - 2020
  • New Simrad electronics / Radar package / NEMA 2000 prewired for Auto-Pilot - 2021
  • Five New bilge pumps and float switches - 2021
  • Converted bow washdown from raw water to fresh water washdown - 2021
  • New Raycor filters system and Coast Guard Approved fuel hoses - 2021
  • Painted all bilges, flybridge, hatches and engine room - 2022
  • New Todd helm chair - 2022
  • Awl-Grip Hull paint - painted the entire boat with awl-grip, very nice 2021
  • Starboard engine rebuilt - 2019 and Port engine head job with 3,300 hours
  • ALL New AGM batteries house and engine - 2022
  • New AFT sundeck canvas - 2021
  • Custom built high end Dinghy davit system built at Thunderbolt Marina - 2015
  • New Stainless elbow and Engine exhaust hoses to transom
  • New Two 135-Gallon aluminum Fuel tanks replaced with site glasses - 2013
  • VDO engine gauges - 2013
  • New Quiet Series Cummins Onan generator - 2011
  • Rebuilt Windlass - 120' 0f 3/8 gav. chain and new foot switch 2021
  • Boat wiring completely re-worked, 50-amp panel new sized breakers - 2022
  • Data networking with the NEMA 2000 Backbone
  • Simrad with AIS Transponder integrated with NEMA 2000
  • Two New VHF Radio Standard Horizon, MMSI, 1850 DSC, AIS with NEMA 2000
  • New REDPORT Halo long range WI-FI Extender System, iPhone-Android 7-Mile reach
  • New Under water light - under swim platform
  • Networking blue tooth JL Audio Stereo system lower and upper flybridge with NEMA 2000
  • New Teleflex shifters lower Helm and upper flybridge
  • Updated steering system 1250V, Hydraulic Steering Systems
  • New rudder removal and shaft packing and output shafts packing
  • The bilge areas have never had standing water in it for 25 years
  • All new Windlass control voltage wiring and switch, new on flybridge
  • New dual Air Horns
  • All New Raw water thru-hull filter assembly for engines, Gen. AC etc.
  • Custom-Built aluminum Fuel Tanks 135 gal. per tank=270 gallons - 2011
  • New site glass with monitor gauge on the 200-gallon water system
  • New 32 Gallon holding tank, piping and electrical level indicator gauge
  • New extra small Norcold refrigerator 2021
  • All improvement performed by an ABYC-certified electrician
Vessel Details

Galley:

  • Force 10 - 3-Burner gas stove with oven tank is located in a dedicated locker in the cockpit
  • Isotherm SS refrigerator over freezer
  • Norcold Refrigerator
  • Stainless steel sink
  • Corian counter top

Master Stateroom:

The master stateroom is full beam and aft, it features an island queen berth, lots of storage and an ensuite head with a separate stall shower.

VIP Stateroom:

VIP stateroom is forward and 2 single berths convert to a large double berth. Hanging locker and additional storage provides ample room for your guest's stuff. Ensuite head is roomy and includes a curtain for showering.

Engines and Genset:

ENGINE: (2) Perkins MODEL: 354HE
HOURS: P ~3628, 227 hrs. SMOH S-228 SMOH
COOLING: Fresh Water NO. CYL: 6 H.P. 240
FUEL: Diesel 
MARINE GEAR: Newage PRM401VR2 SERIAL NO: P- TMI-8582
2.1-1 reduction S- L0125
GENERATOR: Onan 7.5 kw SERIAL NO.: L100173859
YEAR: 2011 HOURS: 444

Electronics and Helm:

  • SIMRAD touchscreen radar/GPS/plotter
  • SIMRAD has AIS transponder integrated with NEMA 2000
  • REDPORT Halo Long range WI-FI extender system
  • JL audio stereo system networking Bluetooth w/upper and lower helm with NEMA 2000
  • (2) Standard Horizon VHF, MMSI,1850 DSC, AIS with NEMA 2000
  • New Teleflex shifter upper and lower stations
  • Bow and Stern thruster controls by Side Shift
Broker's Comments

Absolutely the nicest Defever on the market! You really have to see this one to appreciate this one! From the spotless engine room to the new canvas enclosure on the flybridge and the custom aft deck cover, this Defever is a boat that you will be proud to own! Extensive records are available that cover the ownership of all 4 owners. I promise you if you step onboard you will fall in love with this one!

Exclusions

Owners personal items to include tools, kayaks, feather throw in master, decorative items, Teak table and matching chairs with arm rests.

Zodiac Tender with Yamaha Outboard Motor.

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Defever YACHTS SALES REPORT

LOA (ft)
BOAT BRAND
YEAR
SOLD PRICE (USD)
SOLD DATE
DAYS ACTIVE
LOCATION
40
DeFever
1985
$55,000
Aug, 23
711
Long Beach, CA, USA
78
DeFever
1989
$375,000
Apr, 22
1497
San Diego, CA, USA
63
DeFever
2001
$698,036
Jan, 22
822
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
60
DeFever
1990
$140,000
Aug, 22
357
Central Square, NY, USA
59
DeFever
2016
$704,440
Mar, 23
56
Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia
54
DeFever
1971
$95,000
Feb, 22
155
Ferndale, WA, USA
53
DeFever
1988
$270,000
Jul, 23
77
Jacksonville, FL, USA
53
DeFever
1988
$300,000
Oct, 22
159
USA
53
DeFever
1988
$300,000
Oct, 22
138
Grasonville, MD, USA
52
DeFever
2008
$394,017
Apr, 23
102
MARMARİS, Turkey
50
DeFever
2006
$575,000
Jun, 23
127
Everett, WA, USA
49
DeFever
1989
$191,500
Jul, 23
70
Johns Island, SC, USA
49
DeFever
1982
$199,000
Jun, 23
118
Port Orchard, WA, USA
49
DeFever
2001
$317,450
Mar, 23
323
Destin, FL, USA
49
DeFever
2006
$350,000
Dec, 22
72
Chester, MD, USA
49
DeFever
2002
$323,500
Dec, 22
151
Grasonville, MD, USA
49
DeFever
2002
$323,500
Dec, 22
123
Grasonville, MD, USA
49
DeFever
1979
$205,000
Sep, 22
101
Tacoma, WA, USA
49
DeFever
2001
$200,000
Sep, 22
170
Orange Beach, AL, USA
49
DeFever
1985
$265,000
Jul, 22
111
Tacoma, WA, USA
49
DeFever
2002
$234,000
Apr, 22
103
Venice, FL, USA
49
DeFever
2018
$750,000
Feb, 22
419
Seattle, WA, USA
47
DeFever
1987
$102,862
May, 22
234
Victoria Harbour, ON, Canada
46
DeFever
2008
$470,000
Mar, 23
99
Bellingham, WA, USA
44
DeFever
1995
$115,000
Jul, 23
42
Santa Barbara, CA, USA
44
DeFever
1988
$160,000
Mar, 23
36
Bellingham, WA, USA
44
DeFever
2003
$323,280
Mar, 23
171
Ladysmith, BC, Canada
44
DeFever
1999
$250,000
Feb, 23
60
Jacksonville, FL, USA
44
DeFever
1995
$90,000
Oct, 22
71
Wilmington, CA, USA
44
DeFever
2001
$295,000
Sep, 22
62
Southport, NC, USA
44
DeFever
1987
$130,000
Sep, 22
55
Treasure Island, FL, USA
44
DeFever
1999
$44,000
Sep, 22
171
Englewood, FL, USA
44
DeFever
1988
$159,000
Jul, 22
34
Chesapeake, VA, USA
44
DeFever
1988
$146,000
May, 22
197
San Pedro, CA, USA
44
DeFever
1984
$141,250
May, 22
48
San Diego, CA, USA
44
DeFever
2005
$155,000
Mar, 22
204
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
44
DeFever
1982
$105,000
Feb, 22
101
Sandusky, OH, USA
43
DeFever
1978
$78,000
Jul, 23
49
Mobile, AL, USA
43
DeFever
1979
$70,000
Dec, 22
57
North Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
41
DeFever
1983
$20,500
May, 23
47
Melbourne, FL, USA
41
DeFever
1981
$48,000
Mar, 23
147
Novato, CA, USA
41
DeFever
1981
$18,000
Mar, 23
28
Fall River, MA, USA
41
DeFever
1983
$69,000
Dec, 22
69
Georgetown, MD, USA
41
DeFever
1986
$62,000
Feb, 22
139
Alameda, CA, USA
41
DeFever
1982
$49,900
Feb, 22
28
Cape Haze, FL, USA
40
DeFever
1977
$55,000
Jul, 23
201
San Diego, CA, USA
40
DeFever
1973
$30,000
May, 23
1000
San Diego, CA, USA
40
DeFever
1975
$66,000
Feb, 23
184
Iuka, MS, USA
40
DeFever
1985
$185,000
Sep, 22
86
Mount Pleasant, SC, USA
40
DeFever
1985
$58,000
Aug, 22
126
USA
40
DeFever
1985
$58,000
Aug, 22
125
Tavernier, FL, USA
34
DeFever
1974
$50,000
May, 23
20
Dania, FL, USA
34
DeFever
1974
$37,500
Jan, 23
163
Miami, FL, USA
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