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1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse “PATIENT LADY” Available now

50 ft · Orange Beach, AL

$199,900

FYI Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Marine Group - Emerald Coast.

1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse yacht cruising on calm waters.

Description

This 49ft DeFever RPH is designed for self-sufficient long range and offshore cruising in safety and comfort, as well as a comfortable home at the dock. Patient Lady is equipped with five boarding doors for easy access in different dock configurations. This 49ft DeFever has an impressive nautical appearance at sea as well at the dock. This vessel is well equipped and exceptionally maintained by owners who have enjoyed 4yrs of trouble free cruising. She was a freshwater boat from 2005-2011, but now travels from fresh to saltwater and around.

Specifications

Overview

Asking Price
$199,900
Year
1987
Make
DeFever
Model
49 Pilothouse
Builder
Sen-Koh Hull #55
Condition
Used
Type
Trawlers, Motor Yachts
Hull Material
Fiberglass
Tax Status
Paid
Location
Orange Beach, ALApproximate area

Dimensions & Weight

LOA
49.83 ft (15.2 m)
Nominal Length
49 ft (14.9 m)
LWL
42 ft (12.8 m)
Beam
15 ft (4.57 m)
Draft
Drive up 4.5 ft (1.37 m)
Bridge Clearance
17 ft (5.18 m)
Cabin Headroom
6.42 ft (1.96 m)
Displacement
56,000 lb (25,401 kg) · Dry Load

Performance

Cruising Speed
8 kn
Max Speed
10.5 kn
Propeller Cruising Speed
1,800 rpm

Engines & Propulsion

Number of Engines
2
Total Power
270 hp
Total Hours
8,766 hrs
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
Direct
Engine 1 (Port)
Ford Lehman 2725E/SP135 · 135 hp · 4,382 hrs · 1987 · Inboard · Direct · 3 Blade, Bronze
Engine 2 (Starboard)
Ford Lehman 2725E/SP135 · 135 hp · 4,384 hrs · 1987 · Inboard · Direct · 3 Blade, Bronze

Tankage

Fuel
200 gal (757 L) · 4 tanks
Fresh Water
175 gal (662 L) · 2 tanks · Stainless Steel
Holding
37 gal (140 L) · 2 tanks

Accommodations

Cabins
2
Heads
2

Equipment & Systems

Windlass
Electric
Electrical
12 V

Full Details

General Description

Hull is fiberglass with a deep keel that protects massive running gear. All deck hardware, cleats, chocks, rails, anchor roller and portlights are stainless steal. Dark blue striping highlights the white superstructure and the fresh bottom job (Sep. 2025) is blue. The interior is teak joinery throughout, with tempered glass on all doors and windows. Exterior windows are aluminum and lightly tinted except the forward pilothouse windows. All ceiling lights are Vetus solid brass. A huge attraction is the Portuguese Bridge to keep you drier on a turbulent crossing and an extended hardtop over aft cockpit.

Engine Room

Twin SP135 Ford Lehman diesels, freshwater cooled, stainless steel exhaust elbows with oversized raw water pumps. Fuel consumption is approximately 4 1/2 gph at 8kts cruising speed with a maximum speed of 10 1/2kts at 2250 rpms.

Transmissions-Borg Warner velvet drive with 2.5/1 reduction gear. 2 in. drive shafts with dripless shaft seals. Spare drive shaft with 2 spare props.

Engine room lined with sound absorbing acoustic tile. All tanks, running gear, thru hulls, etc. ground bonded. All batteries in fiberglass containers. Head clearance approximately 5ft.

Four 8D starting / house batteries. 4D starting battery for Generator. Automatic battery charger system for all battery banks.

Automatic fire extinguisher system.

Electrical

120v AC 50 amp dockside power, (2 locations) port and starboard. Two 50 amp dockside cables (one 25ft and another at 50ft). Assorted dockside pigtails.

Galvanic isolator.

2000 watt inverter (2018) with four 6 volt golf cart batteries, maintained by a separate alternator while traveling or inverter alone at anchor. Will operate lights,refrigerator, microwave, and outlets without starting the generator.

Accommodations

SLEEPING

Master stateroom comes with a queen size bed with storage underneath. 2 night stands, 2 closets and dressing table with mirror. VIP stateroom is equipped with single cross over berths, large hanging closet and storage drawers. Pilothouse comes with a watch berth, and a table and seat that also converts to berth. Salon equipped with a sleeper sofa.

HEADS

Master: Raritan electric head (new 2024), combination tub and shower, vanity with storage. VIP: Raritan electric head (new 2024), hand held shower, vanity with storage, ceramic tile walls. Also, the Raritan Lectrasan treatment system is a plus along with the macerator pumps for overboard discharge when appropriate.

Galley

Full size Kenmore stainless refrigerator/freezer (2011). Jennair electric range, 4 burner with self cleaning oven. Sharp Carousel Microwave, Toaster, and a Braun coffee maker.

Counter top is ceramic tile with porcelain sink with single lever faucet. 2 large pantries and ample drawer space.

Salon

  • Convertible sleeper sofa.
  • 2 Custom Upholstered chairs with storage drawers.
  • Custom Cabinet for 2019 flat screen Roku tv, electronics, Sony DVD.
  • Built in Liquor cabinet.
  • Beautiful brass Italian swing arm wall lamps.
  • Silhouette-type window shades.
  • Double wide door to cockpit.

Pilothouse

  • Sliding doors port and starbord.
  • Lighted stairways up and down.
  • Traditional 3 large paper chart drawers (with various charts).
  • Stereo system Bluetooth with speakers in the salon, pilothouse and fly bridge.
  • Leather cushions, convertible dinette lounge and pilot berth.
  • Beautiful brass ships clock and barometer.
  • Large teak and stainless wheel.
  • Drawers with flares, first-aid kit, EPIRB, which are included.

Additional Information

11ft Boston Whaler with custom cover powered by 5hp Evinrude.

  • Stainless davit with electric winch.
  • 4 person Pacific liferaft, available.
  • 66lb Bruce anchor on bow roller with stainless protective plate with 250 ft chain with Lofranz windlass with washdown.
  • Additional Fortress anchor with chain and 200ft rode.
  • She comes with fenders, fender boards, dock lines, boathook, etc.
  • Naiad stabilizers with oversized 6ft sq fins. Stabilizer seals and system refurbished 2020.
  • Electroguard electrolysis control system.
  • Extensive parts inventory and manuals for all systems and equipment.
  • Pots, pans, dinnerware, silverware, linens and custom fitted sheets for VIP stateroom.
  • Propane Grill.
  • New paint, zincs, cutlass bearings, line cutters (2020).

Navigation and Communication

  • Garmin GPS-MAP 1040-XS (2015) with Garmin radar overlay.
  • Garmin 8612 xsv GPS-MAP, AIS (2024)
  • Robertson 200DL autopilot.
  • Magnavox(Leica) GPS backup.
  • Datamarine Dart-4 instruments for depth, speed, time, distance, water temperature.
  • Standard brand VHF in pilothouse with GPS location transmission and DCS capable. Second VHF on flybridge.
  • SEA 222 SSB radio and shore wired telephone.
  • Fusion Zoned Stereo System. (2024)
  • Updated Dash Wiring (2024)

Tankage

Clarification on fuel, water, and holding tank capacities.

Diesel Fuel: 4 tanks @ 200 gal = Total capacity 800 Gallons

Water: 2 tanks @ 175 gal = Total capacity 350 Gallons

Holding: 2 tanks @ 37gal = Total capacity 74 Gallons

Photos (43)

  • River Runner
  • 1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse yacht on calm water.
  • 1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse moored at dock.
  • 1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse yacht docked in harbor.
  • DeFever 49 Pilothouse 1987 at dock, front view.
  • 1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse yacht docked.
  • Navigation equipment on DeFever 49 Pilothouse, year 1987.
  • Covered boat on DeFever 49 Pilothouse, year 1987.
  • Deck of 1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse yacht.
  • DeFever 49 Pilothouse 1987, view of boat's swim platform.
  • 1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse helm with instrument panel.
  • Interior of 1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse yacht.
  • 1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse helm with navigation instruments.
  • 1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse helm station.
  • 1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse helm station.
  • Interior of 1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse yacht.
  • Interior view of 1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse with navigation instruments.
  • Standard radio in DeFever 49 Pilothouse, 1987 model.
  • Instruments in the 1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse.
  • Interior of 1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse yacht.
  • Interior of 1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse yacht with two armchairs.
  • Interior of 1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse yacht.
  • 1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse yacht kitchen interior.
  • Electrical panel on DeFever 49 Pilothouse, year 1987.
  • VIP Stateroom Berth #1
  • Interior of 1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse yacht cabin.
  • Bathroom in 1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse with sink and window.
  • Toilet in DeFever 49 Pilothouse, year 1987.
  • Bedroom in DeFever 49 Pilothouse, 1987 model.
  • 1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse interior with wooden furnishings.
  • Bathroom of 1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse yacht.
  • Shower in a 1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse yacht.
  • Engine room of 1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse yacht.
  • Engine room of 1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse.
  • Engine room of 1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse.
  • Fire extinguisher and equipment in DeFever 49 Pilothouse, 1987 model.
  • Onan 15.0 Marine GenSet in 1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse.
  • Engine room of 1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse yacht.
  • DeFever 49 Pilothouse 1987 engine room with fuel filters.
  • 1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse engine room with fuel filters.
  • Drive shaft of a 1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse yacht.
  • 1987 DeFever 49 Pilothouse drive shaft.

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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.