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1978 DeFever 39 “Unity”

42 ft · Seattle, WA

$59,500

FYI Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Seattle Yachts.

1978 DeFever 39 yacht docked in marina, surrounded by sailboats under a clear sky.

Description

Art DeFever designed Trawler. Perfect as a live aboard or longer range cruiser. Twin Ford Lehman engines recently rebuilt, immaculate engine room recently refurbished, New Garmin Electronics. Mechanically 9/10 condition.

From April 2025 survey: "In 2023 a tremendous amount of excellent work was done on this vessel at CSR; the details are thoroughly reflected in the ship’s records and logs. The vessel is far improved under this owner’s care with much “value-added”. It would be prudent to carefully review all the work and improvements. The owner should be very proud of the care and improvements made on “UNITY”."

Accommodations

Unity has a huge interior, a large private V-Berth forward with a separate head, marble countertop, sink and shower. The main salon has a convertible dinette to a large double berth. The Owner's cabin has a large double pullman berth, tons of storage, a private desk, and a large hanging locker. The ensuite head features a marble countertop, stainless steel sink, new manual head and a large shower.

  • Aft Stateroom with walk-around queen bed and new custom marine mattress from Seattle Mattress
  • Large V-Berth with private head
  • Ample storage drawers, hanging locker, cupboards and elevated shelves
  • Convertible Dinette to Double Berth
  • Electric Heat
  • Massive storage
  • Writing Desk
  • Emergency Exit Door

Galley

  • U-Shaped Galley to Stbd
  • Deep, Double SS Sinks
  • Hot & Cold Pressure Water
  • Large Fridge with Freezer
  • Additional In-Counter Ice Box
  • General Electric 3 Burner Propane Stove w Oven - NEW 2024
  • 8 Storage Cupboards
  • 6 Storage Drawers
  • All Teak Construction

Recent Work

Starboard Engine

  • New pistons, rings, heat exchanger, oil cooler, engine water pump, thermostat, fuel lines, transmission
    cooler, exhaust elbow, starter. Rebuilt fuel injectors. Cylinder head refurbished.

Port Engine:

  • New heat exchanger, oil cooler, engine water pump, thermostat, fuel lines, exhaust elbow. Rebuilt fuel injectors.

-Engine room refurbish – grated fiberglass floor, painted bilge, and engine room floor.

-New sea strainers (3), new Racors (2)

-Port fuel tank: cleaned, and re-sealed, which inspection port installed.

-Starboard fuel tank: replaced with new

-Prop shafts serviced, new cutlass bearings, new shaft seals.

Electrical

  • BRAND NEW Onan 6kW Genset, installed at CSR. Roughly $30,000 to complete.
  • 2 new battery chargers (1 house, 1 engine)
  • 2 new batteries (1 engine, 1 house)
  • Engine room camera, bluetooth salon and aft deck camera
  • 12V marine system with circuit breaker panel and master switches.
  • 110AC shore power system

Hull & Deck

  • Bottom Paint and Zincs 2023
  • Thru Hulls 2025
  • Engine Controls & Cables 2025
  • NEW LED Running Lights
  • Teak rails refinished 2024
  • Fly bridge Bimini
  • Teak Furniture
  • Propane BBQ w/ Tank
  • Electric windlass
  • Nonskid Decks

Misc.

  • Fully found galley (silverware, dishes, etc)
  • Bedding for both berths
  • Ample spare parts
  • Crab pots (2)
  • Dinghy and 4.5 HP Evinrude outboard engine.
  • Shilshole Marina slip available for 1 year sublet

Exclusions:

  • sword in forward berth,
  • Ryobi power tools,
  • open -end wrench set
  • Personal gear - starboard locker in aft stateroom

Electronics

NEW Garmin Electronics Package Including:

  • Chartplotter at Inside Helm
  • Autopilot
  • Autopilot Remote
  • Multifunction Instrument
  • Radar
  • AIS
  • VHF Radio
  • Stereo Sound System

Specifications

Overview

Asking Price
$59,500
Year
1978
Make
DeFever
Model
39
Designer
Art Defever
Condition
Used
Type
Aft Cabin, Flybridge, Cruisers
Hull Material
Fiberglass
Location
Seattle, WAApproximate area

Dimensions & Weight

LOA
42 ft (12.8 m)
Length on Deck
39 ft (11.9 m)
Beam
14 ft (4.27 m)
Draft
Drive up 4 ft (1.22 m)
Cabin Headroom
6 ft (1.83 m)
Dry Weight
26,000 lb (11,793 kg)

Performance

Cruising Speed
8 kn
Max Speed
8 kn

Engines & Propulsion

Number of Engines
2
Total Power
270 hp
Total Hours
11,000 hrs
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
Direct
Engine 1 (Port)
Lehman 135 · 135 hp · 5,500 hrs · 1978 · Inboard · Direct · 3 Blade, Bronze
Engine 2 (Starboard)
lehman 135 · 135 hp · 5,500 hrs · 1978 · Inboard · Direct · 3 Blade, Bronze

Tankage

Fuel
400 gal (1,514 L) · 1 tank
Fresh Water
150 gal (568 L) · 1 tank
Holding
35 gal (132 L) · 1 tank

Accommodations

Cabins
2
Heads
2

Equipment & Systems

Electrical
12 V

Photos (24)

  • Bathroom interior of a 1978 DeFever 39 yacht with sink and toilet.
  • Interior of 1978 DeFever 39 yacht with wooden paneling and cozy cabin space.
  • Cozy cabin interior of 1978 DeFever 39 yacht with wooden paneling and comfortable bedding.
  • 1978 DeFever 39 yacht bathroom with wooden cabinets and marble countertop.
  • Interior of 1978 DeFever 39 yacht with wooden cabinetry and dining area.
  • Control panel of a 1978 DeFever 39 boat with Garmin navigation equipment.
  • 1978 DeFever 39 boat deck with welcome mat, fenders, and wooden railings.
  • 1978 DeFever 39 yacht with wooden railings docked at a marina.
  • Power connection on a 1978 DeFever 39 boat with wooden railing.
  • Onan Marine QD generator in 1978 DeFever 39 engine room.
  • Engine room of a 1978 DeFever 39 boat with red engine and equipment.
  • Engine room of a 1978 DeFever 39 boat with red machinery and components.
  • Engine room of a 1978 DeFever 39 boat with a red Lehman Power engine.
  • Red engine of a 1978 DeFever 39 boat, showcasing Lehman Power branding.
  • Red Lehman Power engine in a 1978 DeFever 39 boat.
  • Red engine of a 1978 DeFever 39 boat, showcasing mechanical components and wiring.
  • Red engine of a 1978 DeFever 39 boat, showcasing mechanical components.
  • Engine of a 1978 DeFever 39 boat, featuring vibrant red components and intricate piping.
  • Engine compartment of a 1978 DeFever 39 boat with red fuel filters and hoses.
  • Engine components of a 1978 DeFever 39, featuring red mechanical parts and wiring.
  • Electrical system setup on a 1978 DeFever 39 boat, featuring ProNautic 12-40P charger.
  • Engine room of 1978 DeFever 39 with dual fuel filters and hoses.
  • Dual diesel fuel filters in a 1978 DeFever 39 engine room.

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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.