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Loon
1978 | 43' DeFever 43 Trawler for Sale

1978 DeFever

43' (13.11m) 43 - Loon

Loon is a amazing Defever 43 that for the last 26 years has received a level of care and improvements that only seasoned boaters and mariners would fully appreciate. Loon has upgrades that start with a vinyl bimini, full size door to the salon and fully serviced Naiad Roll Stabilizers.


Vessel ID# 2775161      Last Updated: 2023-07-19 20:50:42

$ 125,000 USD

€ 116,068 Euros
$ 168,760 CAD

Description

Loon is a amazing Defever 43 that for the last 26 years has received a level of care and improvements that only seasoned boaters and mariners would fully appreciate. Loon has upgrades that start with a vinyl bimini, full size door to the salon and fully serviced Naiad Roll Stabilizers. This knowledgeable owner has maintained this vessel so that she may take her new owner in safety and comfort wherever adventure calls. No expense or effort was spared to increase the serviceability and add to the already legendary ease of maintenance for this long endurance trawler. This vessel is a must see for anyone ready to purchase a Classic Trawler that is ready to go on there next adventure!


Data Sheet

LOA: 43' " (13.11 Meters)

Type: Power - Used

Year: 1978

Beam: 14' "

Bridge Clearance: ' "

Draft Max: ' "

Draft Min: 4' 5"

Cabins: 2

Heads: 2

Maximum Speed: 10 Knots

Cruise Speed: 8 Knots

Range NMI:

Fuel Type: Diesel

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Fuel Tank: 660 Gallons (2498.37 Liters)

Fresh Water: 300 Gallons (1135.62 Liters)

Holding Tank: 50 Gallons (189.27 Liters)

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MAIN DESCRIPTION

Loon is a amazing Defever 43 that for the last 26 years has received a level of care and improvements that only seasoned boaters and mariners would fully appreciate. Loon has upgrades that start with a vinyl bimini, full size door to the salon and fully serviced Naiad Roll Stabilizers. This knowledgeable owner has maintained this vessel so that she may take her new owner in safety and comfort wherever adventure calls. No expense or effort was spared to increase the serviceability and add to the already legendary ease of maintenance for this long endurance trawler. This vessel is a must see for anyone ready to purchase a Classic Trawler that is ready to go on there next adventure!

DEFEVER 43 WALK THROUGH

You can board the LOON to either port or starboard boarding gates, A large Teak Sun deck is coverd with vinyl bimini and is well appointed, Steps up to the flybridge with seating for 8-10 is just starboard of centerline. A custom full size door to starboard leads down to a U-shaped galley to port, salon with deck doors to starboard and port. The helm is to starboard and the steps to guest quarters with en-suite head is to port. The engine room access door is aft of guest stateroom. Back up steps to the salon, to the master that is aft of the galley with center queen en-suite head, separate shower and plenty of storage.

DEFEVER 43 SALON

You can access the salon thru the custom sundeck door or either port or starboard deck doors. A L-shaped settee aft to port with custom hi-lo table. Cu.stom working desk is to starboard with storage, excellent visibility thru large windows. Custom TV storage hatch is on centerline above the helm

DEFEVER 43 GALLEY

The traditional U-shaped galley that you see in the Defever models. Offers you plenty of storage, Magic Chef propane 4 burner with oven, Avanti microwave, Sub Zero refrigerator and freezer with an ice maker, stainless steel double sink with water filter. There is a service window from the galley to the sundeck.

DEFEVER 43 DINING

There are two areas where you may dine. The large sundeck has seating and tables to entertain and dine. There is also the custom hi-lo table in the salon for your dining pleasure.

DEFEVER 43 MASTER STATE ROOM

There are steps to starboard just aft of the galley leading to the full beam master state room with en-suite head and separate shower. The head is an electric Tecma dry bowl with Electro Scan system. There is storage to both port and starboard, along with large drawers under the bed. To starboard by the steps there is a large walk in closet. There are fans and reading lights. 10 opening ports offers excellent ventilation. 

DEFEVER 43 GUEST STATEROOM

The guest stateroom is accessed by forward port steps. At the base of the steps to your left is a oversized V-berth, directly ahead is an en-suite head with the same Tecma dry bowl Electro Scan system in the master head. There are hanging lockers and storage for your guest. The door to the engine room is to your right at the bottom of the steps.

DEFEVER 43 FLYBRIDGE

The Flybridge has a vinyl bimini with a 3 sided enclosure with opening panels. The helm seat is on center line with bench seats too each side. Just aft of the bench seats are long settees to both starboard and port. The stack on centerline has 2 propane tanks and storage inside. 

DEFEVER 43 SUNDECK

The sundeck can be access from both starboard and port gates. Full vinyl bimini with shade covers gives great sun protection. There are 4 wicker chairs and a love seat along with a round wicker table that can be used for entertaining and dining. Teak sundeck has white caulking and is in excellent shape. The white caulking not only looks better, but is much cooler under foot than the traditional black caulking.

DEFEVER 43 TV/AUDIO VISUAL

There is a center line custom TV bracket that is a store-away over the lower helm. Opens and pulls down reveling a TV with DVD for movies. There is a Alpine stereo with a CD changer in the galley cabinet. There are speakers located thru out the boat providing excellent sound.

DEFEVER 43 ELECTRIC SYSTEM

The vessel is equipped with a 15kw Onan genset

2 galvanic isolators

2 Xantrex echo trickle chargers

2 Balmar Hi output alternators

Heart Inverter

Raritan converter

3 Starting Batteries

2 house banks with 1600 amp hours

4 T105 batteries 700 amp hours

DEFEVER 43 ENGINE MECHANICAL

Ford Lehman 120 hp

Glendinning Synchronizer

Naiad Roll Stabilizer

Lofrens Windlass

Heat Exchanger boiled out 1 year ago

Exhust Elbow New 2 years ago

Onan 15k Genset

2 Racor filter for each engine

1 Racor for genset

New thru hull for engines and genset

Cruise Air 16 btu

X-Caliber water pump

Greco pressure tank

Drip-less shaft logs

Hot water off engine

DEFVER 43 ELECTRONICS

Raymarine RL 70C

Raymarine L 1250

Simrad auto pilot lower helm

Simrad AP 20 upper helm

Garmin GPS map 220

Upper Helm 2 Raymarine RL 80C

DEFEVER 43 DECK

Vinyl Bimini flybridge and aft deck

3 sided enclosure with zippered openings

Strata-glass

Varnished Teak hand rails

Custom side deck covers

Sunbrella hand rail covers

Teak Sun Deck

Plow type anchor

Custom kayak holders

11 aft ports refurbished

Textillene on front windows

Raw water wash down at windlass

Peeled and barrier coated 5 years ago

Never any blisters

Over sized struts

Keel protecting props

3 bladed props

Fuel tanks coated with penetrol

Work bench in engine room

Screens for the 3 doors

Additional flybridge covers

DEFEVER 43 TENDER

Caribe 10.5

15hp Evinrude

Custom Spats over tubes for protection

Fuel tank in bow

DEFEVER 43 OWNER EXCLUSIONS

Personal items, Pictures, Art work, Tools negotiable

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.

ENGINES

Engine 1
  • Engine Make: Lehman
  • Engine Model: 120
  • Engine Year: 1978
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Power HP: 120.00
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Hours: 4000.00
Engine 2
  • Engine Make: Lehman
  • Engine Model: 120
  • Engine Year: 1978
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Power HP: 120.00
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Hours: 4000.00

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