53' 1988 DeFever POC
Key Specifications
Length
56 ft
Guests
4
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 Caterpillar 3208 diesel engines, 750 HP total
- ✓Extended to 56' LOA with custom stern modifications
- ✓3 staterooms, 3 ensuite heads, full walk-around decks
- ✓Dual generators (15kW Onan, 11kW Fisher Panda)
- ✓Dual Northstar 6000i chartplotters with radar
- ✓Naiad stabilizers and 10-foot dual bow thruster
- ✓Village Marine watermaker and 6 Marine Air A/C units
- ✓Premium galley: Miele stove, Whirlpool fridge, Maytag dishwasher
Description
1988 DeFever 53 POC motor yacht with 3 staterooms and 3 ensuite heads in pristine condition. Originally 53 feet, stern was extended to current 56-foot LOA with custom modifications including rear and side sliding doors, custom shading, crane, and hardtop. Over $300,000 in recent upgrades.
Twin Caterpillar 3208 diesel engines totaling 750 HP provide 9-knot cruising speed and 12-knot maximum speed. Extremely well-appointed galley with premium appliances including Miele 4-burner stove, Whirlpool refrigerator, Maytag dishwasher, and Bosch washer/dryer. Dual generators (15kW Onan and 11kW Fisher Panda), watermaker, and comprehensive climate control with 6 Marine Air units.
Fully equipped pilothouse with dual Simrad AP20 autopilots, dual Northstar 6000i chartplotters with radar, dual VHF radios, and Furuno radar. Naiad stabilizers, 10-foot dual-station bow thruster, and extensive electrical systems including 60-amp charger and Outback 2500 inverter. Custom 1000-lb electric dinghy davit and full walk-around side decks. Complete maintenance logs and original architectural drawings available.
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