53' 1988 DeFever POC
Key Specifications
Length
56 ft
Guests
5
Cabins
3
Type
Motor YachtMake
DeFever
Year
1988
Cruise Speed
9 kts
Max Speed
12 kts
Fuel Type
Inboard
Engines
2
Location
Stuart, Florida, United States
Listed
Apr 16, 2026
Key Features
- ✓Twin Cat 3208 diesel engines, 750 HP total, low hours (avg 2,880)
- ✓Recently extended from 53' to 56' LOA with $300K+ in upgrades
- ✓3 staterooms/3 heads with island queen berths and ensuite showers
- ✓Dual Northstar 6000i chartplotters with dual Simrad AP20 autopilot
- ✓Dual generators (15 kW Onan, 11 kW Fisher Panda)
- ✓Naiad stabilizers, bow thruster, watermaker, A/C (6 units)
- ✓Custom modifications: sliding doors, extended deck, hardtop
- ✓Full galley with premium appliances (Miele, Bosch, Whirlpool, Maytag)
Description
1988 DeFever 53-POC motor yacht in pristine condition. Meander has been meticulously maintained with over $300,000 in recent upgrades including custom sliding doors, extended stern for additional deck space, hardtop, and comprehensive electronics suite. Original 53-foot hull extended to 56 feet LOA.
Three-stateroom, three-head layout with two island queen berths and ensuite heads with separate showers. Master stateroom aft with mid-ship engine room. Full walk-around side decks and modified transom with built-in settee and swim platform with storage. Bow features centerline lounge and port/starboard seating.
Powered by twin Caterpillar 3208 diesel engines (375 HP each, 750 HP total) with port engine at 2,897 hours and starboard at 2,863 hours. Cruising speed 9 knots at 1,500 RPM; maximum speed 12 knots. Equipped with extensive galley appliances, dual generators (15 kW Onan, 11 kW Fisher Panda), Naiad stabilizers, bow thruster, and comprehensive navigation electronics.
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