The DeFever 49 Cockpit Motor Yacht offers first rate accommodations with a layout that accounts for her enduring popularity with cruisers.  Designed by the legendary Arthur DeFever, the 49’ is best known for her sea kindly ride and her amazing distribution of interior spaces, combined with nearly 6’4" of headroom and user friendly exterior spaces. The walk-in engine room sports stand up headroom for anyone under 6’0. The expansive 2 stateroom, 2 head layout is arranged to provide maximum amount of privacy.  Separated by the salon and the galley located aft of the salon, one will find your stateroom to be an oasis of luxury and comfort, especially aboard Chateau Margaux.  The beautiful open salon is entered by door off the aft deck or from either of 2 very side decks, and has 180 degrees of windows providing exceptional natural lighting and cruising vistas. A lower helm located to starboard adds to cruising no matter what the conditions.  The galley up is on the same level as the salon.  Your seagoing chef will be pleased with the location of the galley as it is convenient to bridge deck and the aft deck with its high gloss varnished teak dining table and 4 chairs.  The main salon has 2 Bradd and Hall leather reclining antigravity chairs, custom varnished hi-lo table with 2 Baker Knapp Tubb dining arm chairs with custom Kravet fabrics, and 32’ Vizio HDTV with surround system.  Teak parquet floors with high glass non-skid varnish and a Tommy Bahama rug throughout the yacht are lovely on the eyes.

Aft is located the master suite with its island queen berth, 2 nightstands, tremendous amounts of storage, 2 hanging lockers, a small desk or vanity with swivel seating,  and full head.  Aft owner stateroom is well ventilated and private. Directly outside the master stateroom is a self contained laundry room.

The ensuite head has a spacious stall shower, vanity with lighted magnifying makeup mirror, abundant storage and Vacu-flush marine head.  

 Forward your VIP guests will be tempted to stay for long periods of time as their accommodations are very comfortable as well. A large V-berth will provide sleeping comfort; shelves outboard; Side by side hanging lockers with louvered doors; storage cabinet; drawers under berth. Nicely ventilated by opening hatch and 4 polished stainless steel ports with screens.  The adjacent head has a Vacu-Flush marine toilet, shower, vanity w/storage and opening port.

 There is an access door to the large engine room with standing headroom 5' 11", from the forward stateroom.

 Her spacious outdoor living spaces include a bridge with seating for 8, a Stidd helm seat, an aft deck with a grill and dining table and wet bar, a spacious cockpit perfect for fishing and lounging.

Chateau Margaux is blessed with very knowledgeable owners who have spent well over 125K in upgrades since buying her in 2005.  When she was originally purchased, their plans including extensive cruising and diving in faraway lands.  No cost cutting when it came to upgrades as she was to be their home away from home.  The largest single upgrade was the Vetus Bow and Stern Thrusters which allowed for docking under any conditions. An unfortunate medical incident has now made it necessary to put Chateau Margaux up for sale.  This is the perfect opportunity to acquire a spectacular well-appointed cruiser that is ready to leave immediately.

• 110V Marley wall heater
• Custom power coated heater grills
• Concealed Fluorescent lighting throughout salon
• Upgraded Cruisair to digital system
• Added additional 110V sockets to salon and galley
• 32" Smart Vizio HDTV flat screen TV with swivel mount
• Cable TV Satellite Finder meter
• Samsung Smart Blu-Ray DVD with custom Cambridge Soundworks surround system
• Rewired TV wiring system to dedicated electrical circuit
• Custom teak mini-blinds
• Tommy Bahama rug
• (2) Baker Knapp Tubb dining room arm chairs with custom Kravet fabric
• Custom Hi-Low Teak dining Table with custom teak matte finish
• 3m Solar Film on all windows in vessel
• (2) Bradd & Hall leather reclining anti-gravity chairs
• Custom storage drawers added
• New salon door Schwepper lock
• Wireless alarm system and remotes by ALARM.COM
• Prewired for Direct TV and dockside cable

Galley is located immediately to port upon entering the boat from the aft deck. The practical U-shaped layout is complimented by two opening windows - one conveniently serving as a pass-through to the aft deck. No running up and down to serve the aft deck dining area  The ventilation is wonderful and there is ample counter space and storage. The "salon side" of the galley counter serves as a breakfast bar,.

• Trash compactor
• Stainless Steel double sinks
• Teak Flooring with high gloss non-skid varnish
• (2) Opening windows
• Simulated granite composite counter
  
  All of the items below were upgrades made by the current owner:
  

• GE Convection microwave
• Princess Gourmet 3 burner glass cook top (110V)
• Biotherm dual voltage 36" double drawer refrigerator
• (1) Vetus fans for refrigeration system
• Additional Hella 3 speed fan
• Isotherm side by side refrigerator-freezer with dual voltage
• Designer galley sink faucet
• Seagull IV-X1 water purifier
• Polaroid under counter TV/DVD prewired for Direct TV
• Custom teak mini blinds
• BFBE fire extinguisher
• Custom storage drawers added
• Custom pantry and full extension storage drawers

• Exquisitely matched woods
• (2) Large opening SS ports in aft cabin
• (6) standard SS opening ports in aft cabin
• (2)  Highly varnished  nightstands with 3 storage drawers each
  
• Intercom system
• Individual AC controls
• Vanity bureau/desk with swivel seating
• Dual hanging lockers with louvered doors

All of the items below were upgrades made by the current owner:

• Island queen berth with an upgraded TempurPedic mattress
• Mattress Ventilation by HyperVent
• Port and Starboard hanging lockers with Goldenrod dehumidifiers with protective metal covers
• Custom pull out rods in both hanging lockers
• Custom lighting in both hanging lockers
• 110V Marley wall heater with custom powder coated grill
• Custom Dorade vent to direct AC
• Upgraded Cruisair to digital system
• 32” Sony Bravia HDTV-Blue Ray DVD-prewired for Direct TV
• Yamaha Surround sound system with universal control
• Custom Zarcor Peek-A-Boo Blinds for both stateroom and head
• Custom Kravet bedspreads and shams
• Standard queen sheets
• (2) Brass reading lamps
• Halogen Lighting
• Safety Deposit Box
• Kidde CO2 Alarm

• Vacu-Flush head
  
• Separate shower stall with teak trimmed frosted glass door
• Vanity with storage
• Abundant storage
• Simulated marble counter tops and sink
  

• New head lines
• New seals, parts, and safety switches for the VacuFlush head System
• New custom Zarcor Peek-A-Boo Blinds
• Designer sink faucet
• 110V Marley wall heater-powder coated grill for heater
• Lighted magnifying makeup mirror
• Custom vanity lighting

• Overhead deck hatch
• Side by side Large hanging lockers with louvered doors
• (4) Polished opening stainless steel ports
• Halogen lighting
• Teak flooring-varnished
• Side shelves
• Access to ENGINE ROOM is from VIP

• Upgraded V-Berth custom closed cell mattress with upholstered topper with designer fabrics
• Mattress Ventilation by HyperVent
• 110V Marley wall unit heater with custom powder coated grills
• Goldenrod closet dehumidifier with metal protective cover
• Custom closet lighting
• Additional 110 outlets
• Zarcor Peek-a-Boo blinds
• Worldwide Sea-Cure digital marine safe

• Simulated Marble counter and sink
• Abundant storage
• Ensuite head/shower combination
• Opening stainless steel port with screen
  
• Teak flooring-varnished
  
  
  All of the items below were upgrades made by the current owner:

• Custom Zarcor Peek-A-Boo blinds
• Additional 110v outlets
• Vacu flush head upgraded with parts, switches, etc.
• BFPE fire extinguisher
• Kidde CO2 Alarm

• Located just outside the master suite 
• Halogen lights
  
  All of the items below were upgrades made by the current owner:
  
  
• 2 Vetus 12V exhaust fans
• LG Combo washer dryer WM3431H
• BFPE Fire extinguishers
• Isotherm dual voltage freezer-with 4 shelves
• Custom Teak trim

The aft deck and huge fly bridge are beautiful examples of the premium outdoor living space, for which the DF49 CPMY is well known. The aft deck is easily accessed by built in stairs (3) from the cockpit. It is covered by the boat deck, and offers an area large enough to accommodate a large circular table and chairs for outside dining and entertaining. It even has a pass-through window direct from the galley, and a built-in cabinet with sink and icemaker, and a propane grill.

The DF 49 features fiberglass full walk-around side decks and a spacious cockpit, perfect for swimming, diving and fishing.

The flybridge, with its facing port and starboard daybeds (storage beneath), and additional seating which faces forward, is larger and more accommodating than most vessels in the 60’ range.The Stidd helm seat and separate Navigator chair, and centered cocktail/dining table all make the bridge a truly wonderful place from which to enjoy the view, the ride, a great book or dinner with friends!

• AB rigid bottom inflatable (10'6") with 15 HP Yamaha 4 stroke outboard
• Wet bar and icemaker on aft deck
• Stainless Steel handrail on forward deck
• FRP trim in lieu of teak on window frames and door frames
• Exterior teak rail Awlgripped white
• Large port & stbd daybeds on flybridge-with storage-centered cocktail/dining table-forward facing seating
• Hot/cold cockpit shower in cockpit
• Extra 150 gallon fuel tank installed in lazzarette
  
• Maxwell VWC 2200 windlass with remote
• Double anchor platform w/ dual roller
• 66# claw anchor w/ 20' chain and 200' rode
• Fortress anchor w/ 20' chain,150' rode
• Anchor locker is divided 60/40
  
• Anchor wash down on foredeck                                                              
• 220 v shore power hookups fwd and aft
• SS davit and electric dinghy hoist
• Wash-down for forward windows
• Hinged radar arch
• Navy blue bimini
• Full enclosure for bimini
• Sliding hatch from aft deck to bridge
• Optional oval SS handrails on aft deck with locking gates
• Stainless rail over windscreen on FB
  
  All of the items below were upgrades made by the current owner:

• Fiberglass swim platform with Stainless Steel swim ladder
• Custom Hi Gloss teak dining table with 4 Teak arm chairs with Laura Ashley Sunbrella upholstery on aft deck
• New closed cell cushions for both bridge and aft deck
• New Laura Ashley Sunbrella fabrics on bridge seating
• New Australian Galley Mate 1100 stainless steel grill-propane
• Stidd helm chair with custom cover and separate Navigator seat
• Custom teak footstool
• Custom laptop mount by Jotto
• EPIRB ACR GLOBAL FIX
• Upgraded overhead hatch tracks from plastic to aluminum
  
• Stainless Steel chain stopper
• Stainless Steel Delta 55 anchor
• Custom windshield covers by Almo
• Spot Free water softener
• New Marquipt boarding ladder
• Upgraded Shark Line cutters
• Delta 55 Stainless Steel anchor

• 12.5 kW Westerbeke generator
• Electrical panel w/ 110V and 12V indicator lights
• 3-zone MarineAir AC/heat
• Shore power cord-(2) 50 amp cords x 50'
• Link 2000 control panel for inverter 40 amp battery charger
• 110V shore svc, fwd & aft, w/50' shore power cord
• Y-adapter for 30 amp service
  
  
  All of the items below were upgrades made by the current owner:
  
  
• Upgraded Heart Inverter
• (6) Batteries: 2 genset and 4 for the thruster system
• (8) House batteries 6V in series
• Dedicated battery charger for thruster batteries
• (2) 50 amp circuits
• (1) 30 amp circuit

• Simrad A/P 20 dual station autopilot with tethered remote
• Newmar 3-station intercom system
• 2 compasses
• Standard Horizon Spectrum VHF at lower helm
• Remote mic for VHF at upper helm
• RayMarine Tri-Data Digital tachometer @ both stations
• Raymarine 4kw radar 24" dome
• Raymarine RL70 RC radar chartplotter w/ 7" color display at upper helm
• Repeat monitor (B&W) for RL 70 at lower helm in
• Custom teak cabinet
• Shakespeare 8' AM/FM antenna
• Digital tachs at both stations
  
  All of the items below were upgrades made by the current owner:
  

• Uniden UM-525 VHF redundant radio with WHAM remote VHF
• VHF-250 multiband radio
• Electronics wiring updated to accommodate NMEA ports expansion
• Raymarine St-60 Tridata Repeater
• Stereo AM/FM radio/CD player on flybridge
• SkyMate offshore text/Weblog system with transferable account

Entering the nearly stand up engine room from the forward VIP suite, one finds a very efficiently laid out ER for the cruising do it yourself owner. Access to important components is relatively easy to accomplish. It has been beautifully laid

out and engineered to keep service points accessible, to make maintenance chores comfortable, and to keep everything easily visible for thorough and quick engine room checks.  The John Deere engines are “fuel misers” allowing for a cruise speed of 8 knots.  With both mains and genset running, she sips an efficient 5 gallons per hour.

The engine room access is easy and convenient, through a door from the forward stateroom.

• Twin John Deere 150 HP Turbo Engines
• Transmissions-Z63 2.5 ZF Marine SPA
• Sound proofing insulation in engine room
• Oil change pump for engines and generator
• Dual Racor filters for each engine
• Westerbeke 12.5 kW gen set w/sound shield
• 2" prop shafts w/dripless shaft seals
• Fuel delivery and return manifold
• Intercom to FB and salon
• Sight gauges on water and fuel tanks
  
  All of the items below were upgrades made by the current owner:
  
  
• New Force 10 110 12 gallon water heater
• New Depco 110v water pump
• New ESI Fuel Polishing system
• Floscan Instrument system
• (4) Dedicated gel batteries for thrusters
• (8) house batteries - 6 volt in series
• (2) 8D lead acid generator batteries
• (2) Gel batteries for inverter
• Vetus bow and stern thrusters with joysticks at both stations

As one can see from the above listing, which I am sure that I have missed a few upgrades, shows the level of thoroughness of these owners when it came to getting Chateau Margaux ready to cruise for long periods of time. Sadly, Chateau Margaux is ready to go with her new owners.  Become a member of the DeFever Cruising Club and know that you will always be a head turner going into ports whether exotic or local!