Classic 1974 DeFever Passagemaker 40’ Trawler
Oyster is an especially homey live aboard with many upgrades designed for both comfort and dependability as listed below. She has traveled the America’s Great Loop, Triangle and Downeast Loops. She performs well in all waters including extensive passages along the East Coast, Chesapeake Bay, and also in the Bahamas. An “oldie but an exceptional goody”, Oyster would make a wonderful new home on the water for anyone wishing to honor and maintain her wonderful spirit and pedigree.
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- Additional information
- OYSTER
1974 DEFEVER 40’ PASSAGEMAKER TRAWLER
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Beam 14’ Height 21’6 Mast and bimini capable of folding down to 14’6” to meet bridge height requirements of America’s Great Loop routes
US Coast Guard Documenation, Penobscot, Maine Homeport
INTERIOR
Spacious Stateroom with queen bed & beautifully maintained teakwood throughout.
V-berth for two. Additional freezer/refrigerator/storage space is built into a v-berth bunk for
extended cruising such as in the Bahamas.
2 Heads, 1 full size shower. New Raritan Elegance electric toilet (7/26) in stateroom
Classically upholstered salon w/ large dinette and built-in ottoman seat with storage.
Custom fabrics and draperies.
Oyster’s teakwood galley includes a Force 10 Marine three burner stove with oven, microwave, and Novacool refrigerator, all in fine working order. The galley was enhanced with additional custom cupboard & counter space & new Formica In 2025.
All salon windows were replaced in 2025.
Air conditioner & heating system: Two units: 1600 BTU unit in salon, 1400 BTU in stateroom
MECHANICAL
120 hp Ford Lehman diesel engine (currently 900+ hrs since total rebuild in 7/2025)
New Cutlass Bearing and Drive Shaft ( September 2026 300 hrs +- )
New dripless Shaft Seal
Single Screw right hand rotating propellor
6.5 kw Phazor Generator (new 2022 ) 850 hrs
3000 watt Xantrex Freedom Pro Pure Sine Wave Inverter (new 2022 )
10 new AGM 6 volt batteries 6 at house, 4 at start
Compressor in engine room available to run Windshield wipers, Horn, etc.
Bow thruster & Stern thruster 7.5 hp with remote (new 2026) that has two 12 volt batteries tied for 24 volts total on charger.
Engine has two alternators - new 105 amp + reconditioned 200 amp with Balmar 618 external Smart Regulator
Spin-on secondary fuel filters on engine
280 gallon fresh water tank convenient for extended cruising
35 gallon black water tank +-
Fresh and saltwater wash downs. Gray water goes overboard (kitchen and bathroom sinks). The shower goes to bilge and is pumped overboard.
Engine Heat Exchanger new 2026
Two 200 gallon fuel tanks
Lewman Windlass Excellent plow type Anchor with 225 +- feet of chain
Stainless steel mast with Stay Sail capable of lowering with the aid of installed electric winch
Ample Lazarette for additional storage
TECHNOLOGY
Garmin GPS MAP 10SXV on upper and lower helms. Radar, depth, AIS, Autopilot with remote. Upper and lower helm VHF radios with additional hand held VHF.
ALSO INCLUDED
Portland Pudgy dinghy 7’8” with ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Plus-L 3.5hp Electric Motor
Flybridge furniture: Loveseat, teakwood table, canvas & teak folding chairs
Magma Marine Grill, Two foldable West Marine bicycles, Smart LG TV, Eartec “Marriage Saver” wireless headset
Nice tool box in engine room; other tools may be negotiable as part of purchase. Also many miscellaneous nuts, bolts, and spare parts etc. are included.
8 fenders and two inflatable fender balls, 8 dock lines
Life jackets for 12 adults
12 volt jump battery pack. Fire extinguisher and flares expiring 2027
A Well Kept Maintenance Log details all improvements, upgrades and maintenance since 2022
- Condition
- Excellent