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1978 DeFever 41 Trawler “MORNING STAR”

41 ft · Santa Barbara, CA

$65,000

Listed by The Chandlery Yacht Sales THIS BOAT IS SUBJECT TO AN EXCLUSIVE LISTING AGREEMENT WITH THE CHANDLERY YACHT SALES (805) 965-4538 AND IS NOT OFFERED FOR SALE BY FYI YACHTS. FYI Yachts is merely providing this information in an effort to represent you as a buyer in the purchase of this vessel.

1978 DeFever 41 Trawler docked at marina under clear sky.

Description

Morning Star has the two-stateroom, two-head layout. Some of her recent upgrades include:

  • Newer prop shafts
  • Newer couplers
  • Newer cutlass bearings
  • Newer repacking of shaft glands
  • Newer bottom painting including epoxy primer (2026)
  • New Simrad auto pilot
  • Two new heads, holding tank and hoses
  • New toilet monitoring system
  • New expanded capacity hot water heater
  • New Blue Seas battery monitor
  • 2025 (4) new AGM house batteries
  • New solar panels with Victron connect system
  • New VHF/AIS on fly bridge
  • New 260' anchor chain for bow anchor
  • New flybridge stereo
  • Upgraded fuel system w/backup Racor fuel filters on both engines as well as electric priming pumps
  • Recent fuel polishing done on both tanks
  • Engine oil tested in 2023

Specifications

Overview

Asking Price
$65,000
Year
1978
Make
DeFever
Model
41 Trawler
Builder
Formosa
Designer
Defever
Condition
Used
Type
Trawlers, Aft Cabin
Hull Material
Fiberglass
Location
Santa Barbara, CAApproximate area

Dimensions & Weight

LOA
41 ft (12.5 m)
Beam
14.17 ft (4.32 m)
Draft
4 ft (1.22 m)
Displacement
23,000 lb (10,433 kg)

Performance

Cruising Speed
8 kn

Engines & Propulsion

Number of Engines
2
Total Power
270 hp
Total Hours
780 hrs
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
Direct
Engines
2× Isuzu · 135 hp each · 390 hrs · 1978 · Inboard · Direct · Bronze

Tankage

Fuel
200 gal (757 L) · 2 tanks
Fresh Water
250 gal (946 L) · 1 tank
Holding
20 gal (76 L) · 1 tank

Accommodations

Cabins
2
Heads
2

Full Details

ENGINES and GENERATOR

  • (2) Isuzu 6-cylinder fresh water cooled diesel engines
  • (2) Velvet Drive transmissions
  • (2) push / pull double lever controls
  • (2) 1 3/4" stainless steel propeller shaft
  • Bronze packing glands
  • (2) helm stations with hydraulic steering
  • Onan 4kw Generator with 500 hours

Electrical

  • AC system / 30 amp / 125V shore power inlet with cord
  • DC system
  • Dual purpose 675 12V battery
  • (4) 4D 12V batteries
  • AC/DC panels
  • Interior GFCI outlets

Accessories

  • Zantrex True Charge 2 40amp battery charger
  • Inverter
  • Flybridge Bimini

Electronics

  • West Marine 585 VHF
  • Horizon LH5 Hailer
  • Raymarine Radar / Sounder
  • Remote controlled spotlight
  • West Marine 480 VHF

Galley

  • Magic Chef Refrigerator
  • Magic Chef Microwave
  • Magic Chef 4-burner LP gas range
  • Galley sink
  • Norcold DE-540 Refrigerator
  • Plenty of storage!

Photos (10)

  • 1978 DeFever 41 Trawler docked, showcasing classic design and blue hull.
  • 1978 DeFever 41 Trawler docked at marina under clear sky.
  • 1978 DeFever 41 Trawler with anchor at marina, blue and white hull.
  • 1978 DeFever 41 Trawler deck with blue seating and railing, docked at marina.
  • Cozy seating area on 1978 DeFever 41 Trawler with wooden table and cushioned chairs.
  • 1978 DeFever 41 Trawler helm with wooden wheel and striped seating.
  • 1978 DeFever 41 Trawler interior with striped seating and wooden table.
  • 1978 DeFever 41 Trawler kitchen with wooden cabinets, stove, and sink.
  • Interior of 1978 DeFever 41 Trawler with wooden cabinets and windows.

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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.