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DeFever 44

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  1. Jim W, Mar 26, 2017
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    Looking at DeFever 44 80's model for 1st trawler to cruise intercostal and Bahamas, is this the right boat?
  2. JWY, Mar 27, 2017
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    In general, DeFever built decent boats that have held up fairly well. If you find one that has been well maintained, it can be an excellent boat for your purpose. Be on the lookout for typical "Taiwanese Tub" deficiencies (decks, window leaks, tanks, blisters..) A detailed survey is critical as are stabilizers.

    Judy
  3. Capt Ralph, Mar 27, 2017
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    For some reason, I have had a rash of Defever 49s come thru since December.
    Perkins and John Deere engines.
    I think it's a decent boat also, no big negatives.
    Just watch those fuel cells.
  4. Capt J, Mar 27, 2017
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    I am stealing this phrase for future use. LOLOLOL
  5. Capt Ralph, Mar 27, 2017
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    Is a most honest and realistic statement.
    I have been trying to say the same in my comments.
    Judy just has the more correct words and sweeter voice.

    BTW, One of my 49s (Tub) will be on the market next month. Look for Jax broker listing then.
  6. JWY, Mar 28, 2017
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    Thanks :) For clarification, I didn't invent the term Taiwanese Tub, but it sure works well for what must be thousands of boats that were built in a certain era with these vessels varying in quality from yard to yard and sometimes boat to boat. Amazing so many of them are still around and providing pleasure 30 and 40+ years later.
  7. chesapeake46, Mar 28, 2017
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    Who'da thunk it !
  8. JWY, Mar 28, 2017
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    Probably not even the builders and for sure not the guys that installed the windows.
  9. Jim W, Mar 29, 2017
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    Thank you all for the input, my wife loves bath's so this TUB might just work . . . I will continue my search, hopping on board a 41T Sunday for a dip! Stand by-