2001 DeFever 63

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This 2001 DeFever 63 Flush Deck Motoryacht is an impressive full-displacement passagemaker created for owners who value endurance, comfort and practical seamanship. Her purposeful profile, broad beam and substantial tankage reflect the hallmarks that have made DeFever yachts enduring favorites among experienced cruisers.

Twin Caterpillar 3306 diesels, rated at 355 horsepower each, provide dependable propulsion and an efficient reported cruise of 8.5 knots. The combined consumption approximately 8 gallons per hour at cruising speed, including generator use.

approximately 1,981 US gallons - of diesel aboard, reported range is approximately 2,100 nautical miles.

TRAC stabilizers enhance comfort underway, while ABT hydraulic proportional bow and stern thrusters make close-quarters handling notably easier for a yacht of this size.

The flush-deck configuration provides a natural connection between living, entertaining and operating spaces. Three queen staterooms offer exceptional privacy and comfort for extended family cruising or guests, while a day head on the salon level keeps the accommodation areas private. Dual helm stations support all-weather operation, and the yacht has been outfitted with comprehensively upgraded electronics package at both stations.

Her provenance is particularly noteworthy. Historical sales material described her as Arthur DeFever's personal and final boat. She was reported shipped from the United States to Sydney in 2013 and subsequently cruised the Australian east coast from Tasmania to North Queensland - a demanding record that speaks to the capability of the design. A 13 ft Boston Whaler tender , outboard and tender crane further support independent cruising.

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Specifications

LOA: 65'2" · Beam: 16'7" · Draft: 5'10"

- Engines: Twin Caterpillar 3306 diesels, 355 hp each (2400hrs)

- Fuel: 7,500 L (1,981 US gal / 1,650 imp gal)

- Water / Holding: [100US gal]

- Cruise: 8.5 knots · Max: 11.5–12 knots

- Consumption at cruise (incl. generator): 28 L/hr

- Range: ~2,100 nautical miles

- Accommodations: 3 queen staterooms + day head on salon level

Notable equipment

- TRAC stabilisers

- ABT hydraulic proportional bow and stern thrusters

- Full electronics refit 2014 (both helms) — A$140k invested; four electronics upgrades since 2013

- New tender crane; Boston Whaler 13' with new outboard (2016)

- Recent saltwater service with injectors replaced

- Hauled December 2020 — hull and skin fittings inspected, all sound

History

Shipped from the US to Sydney in 2013, where she spent eight years in meticulous Australian ownership before returning to the US. A genuine piece of DeFever history, ready for her next long-range chapter.

Accommodations

Traditional warm teak interior, the classic Defever joinery Art himself lived with. Aft master with centerline queen and ensuite head. Forward VIP with island queen. Third stateroom with queen and head with shower. Raised pilothouse with settee and watch berth. Full gourmet galley. Large aft deck and Portuguese bridge.

Power and systems

Twin Caterpillar 3306 main engines with 2400 hours. Twin Westerbeke 1generators with 1400 hours. Hydraulic bow and stern thrusters. Exceptional engine room access and sound insulation.