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Rhapsody 53' 0" DEFEVER 1986 PRICE ON APPLICATION
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Specifications

Accomodations:
3 staterooms
Length:
53' 0" (16.15 m)
Beam:
16' 6" (5.03 m)
Year Built:
1986
Builder:
DEFEVER
Category:
Motor Yacht
Location:
Florida - S.E.United States
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Basic Information

Builder:
DEFEVER
Category:
Motor Yacht
Sub Category:
Tri-Cabin
Model Year:
1986
Year Built:
1986
Country:
United States
Fly Bridge:
Yes
Cockpit:
Yes

Dimensions

LOA:
53' 0" (16.15m)
Beam:
16' 6" (5.03m)
Min Draft:
4' 8" (1.42m)

Speed, Capacities and Weight

Displacement:
55000 Pounds
Water Capacity:
400 Gallons
Holding Tank:
80 Gallons
Fuel Capacity:
1000 Gallons

Accommodations

Total Berths:
3
Sleeps:
6
Total Heads:
3

Hull and Deck Information

Hull Material:
Fiberglass
Hull Configuration:
Semi-Displacement

Engine Information

Manufacturer:
Caterpillar
Model:
3208 TA

Overview

This is your chance to own a beautiful 53' DeFever POC with all the storage space you ever wanted. This 53' Motor Yacht was built in Taiwan by Sen Koh on a full semi-displacement hull with a wide beam, hard aft chines and a long keel. The galley-up floor plan is arranged with three staterooms on the lower level including a spacious Master Stateroom with direct access from the main Salon, and an equally roomy VIP Mid-ship Guest Stateroom. Additional features include bridge overhangs for the protected side and aft decks, a walk-in engine room, molded foredecks seating and separate stall showers in all three Ensuite Heads. With 375 Hp. Caterpillar diesels she will cruise 12 knots and top around 14-15 knots. 

Easy to see, just 45 minutes north of the West Palm Beach Airport (PBI).  Book your showing appointment today!  Won't last long at this price!

Introduction

RHAPSODY is one of the most spacious boats of its size easily handled by a cruising couple.  Port and starboard pilothouse doors, full walkaround decks, bow thruster and stabilizers allow for easy running and docking.  A crew of two doing the "Great Loop" can manage to traverse the many locks along the way!

Although RHAPSODY has spent the majority of her life on the Great Lakes, the owners have cruised the "LOOP" one and a half times in 2004-2005! She is comfortably set up for extended stays at anchor or "at home" in a marina. Her refit in 2007-2008 included a new awlgripped hull, flybridge and decks, Wesmar stabilizers with 7.5' fins, 10hp bow thruster, along with systems that allow for extended time at anchor without using the generator. She is in excellent condition and a perfect choice for a cruising couple.

Vessel Walkthrough

There are 3 spacious staterooms, each with ensuite heads and separate shower stalls.  The forward V-berth with twin beds and VIP guest stateroom with a walkaround bed are accessed from a spiral staircase in the pilothouse. Both Guest Staterooms have full hanging lockers, built-in teak desk and drawer storage.

The Master Stateroom is accessed from an aft spiral staircase off the Main Salon providing the owner with total privacy. MSR has a queen bed, 10' long his/hers hanging lockers, built-in desk, nightstands, under bed storage and a 4-drawer dresser.

The Engine Room is forward of the Master Stateroom and has 6' headroom with full access to the twin 375hp Caterpillar 3208 engines, Onan generators (8kw and 15kw) and full washer and dryer (new 2008).

The Galley is up on the same level as the Salon and Pilothouse and has plenty of counter and storage space. The Galley easily lends itself to preparing dinner for 6-8 guests or provisioning for month long cruises without having to grocery shop. Large cabinets and drawers store full sets of dishes, pots, toasters, electric frying pans, etc.--everything one needs for a truly live-aboard lifestyle. 

Salon

  • (1) built-in "L" settee with drawer storage underneath; navy upholstery (2004)
  • (1) built-in bench settee with lift up storage
  • (2) White upholstered club chairs (2005)
  • Built-in liquor cabinet with U-Line fridge/ice-maker
  • (2) Oriental rugs
  • Teak and holly sole (lifts up for overhead Engine access)
  • Custom Teak table w/magazine rack
  • (4) 110v Lamps
  • (2) Custom teak storage cabinets
  • 6' Hi-Lo cocktail/dining table
  • White sheer drapery and Leveler blinds
  • Panasonic Flat screen HDTV
  • Overhead book shelves
  • Book shelves along spiral staircase to MSR
  • (5) Duplex outlets

 

Galley

  • KitchenAid SS black refridgerator/freezer (full size)
  • Panasonic convection/microwave oven (2004)
  • Force 10 3-burner 110v electric range/oven (2004)
  • (6)drawers, overhead cabinetry, dry storage and pantry cabinets
  • Deep double SS sinks
  • Teak and holly sole
  • Insinkerator Garbage Disposal (2004)
  • Kenmore full-sized Dishwasher (2008)

Master & VIP Guest Heads

  • Vacu-flush head
  • 3.5 ft. of counter space with built-in Corian sink
  • Mirror behind sink
  • Storage in Vanity
  • Oversized stall shower
  • Sliding pocket door
  • Opening porthole

VIP Guest Stateroom

The 53' DeFever POC layout affords space for an unusually spacious VIP stateroom amidships. The room features a walkaround queen size athwartship berth and an ensuite head as large as the master.

  • Queen sized island berth with storage drawers underneath
  • Teak vanity table with mirror and storage
  • Built-in 4-drawer teak bureau
  • (1) Bedside built-in bureau
  • (1) Large hanging closet
  • (1) Mirrored opening cabinet
  • (1) very large storage closet
  • Teak and holly sole

Forward Guest Stateroom and Ensuite Head

V-BERTH

  • Storage lockers under V-berth
  • Oversize twin beds
  • Teak Vanity w/drawerand overhead cabinets
  • Large hanging locker
  • Access to chain locker at peak
  • (2) Opening side port holes
  • (1) Opening overhead hatch
  • 110v and 12v lighting

ENSUITE HEAD

  • Separate shower stall
  • Vacu-flush head
  • Large vanity with storage

Deck and Flybridge

DECK

  • (2) upholstered deck chairs
  • Large fiberglass and teak storage chest
  • (2) chaise lounges
  • Rear deck hatch
  • Aft deck round table, (4) deck chairs, lounge chair & ottoman
  • Swim platform w/SS stern ladder
  • (2) oversized stern opening ports in MSR
  • Marquipt hullside 4-step ladder
  • Marquipt TideRide steps
  • Awlgrip painted hull (2007)
  • Awlgrip painted deck (2008)
  • (4) SS fender holders with fenders
  • Maxwell 12v Windlass-Power up/freefall down
  • 10' Avon RIB with 9.9hp Mercury OB
  • Lewmar 2-speed manual winch at stern for cinching dock lines
  • 1000 lbs. dinghy davit
  • 200' anchor rode & chain
  • CQR anchor

FLYBRIDGE

  • Fullsteering station
  • (2) built-in settees
  • Helmsman seat
  • Canvas (2005): Bimini top, settee cover, helm cover, dinghy cover, davit cover, foredeck settee cover, pilothouse privacy sun shades, windlass cover, all door and window screens
  • Stereo speakers
  • Bow outsidesettee and flybridge seat cushions replaced with closed cell foam and Sunbrella in 200?
  • Awlgrip painted flybridge (2008)
  • (4) Rail openings near aft and forward to board dock
  • Cockpit fiberglass overhead with 12v lighting and ladder through opening hatch to aft Flybridge
  • (2) Opening doors from Salon to Cockpit with screen
  • (1) 110v outlet in cockpit
  • (4) Side deck overhead 12v lighting

Pilothouse

  • Teak built-in 4-drawer storage cabinet
  • Built-in 2-person navy upholstered settee with storage
  • 3-drawer chart storage cabinet
  • Helm chair
  • Aft and side deck lighting
  • Teak staircase to flybridge
  • Teak spiral staircase to Guest Staterooms forward
  • Port and starboard deck doors
  • AC/DC electrical panels
  • Chart table
  • Full complement of Navigation, Instrumentation and Electronics equipment

Electrical System

  • 110v/220v AC electrical system
  • 12v and 24v DC electrical system
  • 8kw Onan AB 079 generator (2115 hours)
  • 15kw Onan generator (982 hours)
  • Outback 2500 Pure Sine Inverter (2005)
  • Lewco automatic battery charger
  • Battery parallel switch
  • (8) 6v 370amp batteries (2008)
  • (2) 4 D batteries
  • Glendinning CableMaster dockside 50 amp electrical cable
  • Additional 30amp and 50amp shore service on foredeck
  • (5) reverse cycle A/C units
  • Barnacle Buster

    • Engine and Mechanical Equipment

  • Twin 375hp Caterpillar #3208 - 3400 hours each
  • Outback 2500 pure sine inverter (2005)
  • (8) 6v Batteries; 370amp ? hours (2007)
  • 1100 gal. fuel capacity
  • 400 gal. water capacity with Jabsco Pan-Max F/W pump, UtiliTech diaphram tank and OmniBasic water filter
  • Wesmar stabilizers 7.5 sq.ft. (2006) with PTO off port engine
  • Vetus bow thruster 10hp tunnel (2004)
  • Glendinning engine synchronizer
  • Lewco battery charger
  • Tank Tender
  • (3) Vacu-flush heads
  • 3 bilge pumps
  • Switchable Racor 1000s on each engine with vacuum gauge
  • Racor 900s with vacuum gauge on each genset
  • Fuel tank polished (2013)
  • New batteries (2013)
  • Stabilizer seals (2013-14)
  • Heat exchangers (2012)
  • Shaft Saver between transmission and shaft
  • GE full-sized 220v Dryer
  • GE full-sized 110v Washer
  • F/W washdown in engine room
  • Trim tabs

    • Exclusions

  • All artwork, Chelsea clock and barometer, tools and owner's personal effects.
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    Yacht name «Rhapsody» – DEFEVER is for sale and located in Stuart, Florida - S.E., USA.

    Motor Yacht Tri-Cabin «Rhapsody» built by manufacturer DEFEVER in 1986 — available for sale. Yacht location: USA. If you are looking to buy a yacht «Rhapsody» or need additional information on the purchase price of this DEFEVER,
    please call: +1-954-274-4435 (USA)

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