1988 DeFever 53POC “WATER DOCTOR” New arrival

The WATER DOCTOR features two heads, providing convenience for guests and crew alike. Its thoughtful design enhances the onboard experience, making it perfect for extended journeys. The yacht is well-equipped for your maritime excursions, ensuring you have everything you need for a comfortable voyage. Whether you're exploring serene coastlines or enjoying a day on the water, the DeFever 53POC combines timeless design with practical features, making it an exceptional choice for discerning boaters. Experience the joy of boating with this exquisite motor yacht.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This classic Defever exhibits all of the imagination Arthur Defever envisioned in his designs, with spacious accommodations and entertainment areas, sturdy construction and a repsectable cruising range. Water Doctor has been stored in brackish water and in a covered boathouse for many years and with an obvious attention to her care and maintenance. The entire boat has been repainted and shines accordingly. The interior is clean and fresh as is the engine room and the exterior covers and cushions are equally as nice. This is a very nice Defever!!!