1978 DeFever 42

"Unity"

$59,500USD
$83,673 CAD
Seattle, Washington, United States
42'length
1978year
2cabins
2heads
PowerUsedFiberglassDiesel

One of the cleanest Defever's on the market, This is one you do not want to miss out on always professionally maintained. Very clean Lehman 120's. perfect NW boat

Overview

Priced to sell! Call for financing options.

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”."


Tampa Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Seattle Yachts. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Specifications

Dimensions

Length Overall39' 0"
Beam14' "

Details

Year1978
ManufacturerDeFever
Model42
CategoryTrawlers, Aft Cabin
Hull MaterialFiberglass

Accommodation

Cabins2
Heads2

Performance

Fuel TypeDiesel
Cruise Speed8 Knots
Max Speed8 Knots

Tank Capacities

Fuel400 gal
Fresh Water150 gal
Holding35 gal

Engines

Engine 1Lehman 135
1978Year
InboardType
135HP
5,500Hours
Engine 2Lehman 135
1978Year
InboardType
135HP
5,500Hours

Full Details

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


Electronics

NEW Garmin Electronics Package Including:

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

Disclaimer

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.

Listing MLS by Yachtr.com

Interested in This Vessel?

Contact us today to learn more or schedule a viewing

TYS Admin
TYS Admin

Office Manager

Phone: 813.773.6595sales@tampayachtsales.com
360 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.