DeFever 44 Stella Maris is for Sale
Included is a 2015 BlueWater Baby 11-ft hardshell dinghy, launched and retrieved via a transom-mounted Dinghy Butler. The dinghy is powered by a 20-hp Suzuki 4-stroke, with tilt and trim and less than 50 running hours.
During our decade of ownership, we have been methodically modernizing and upgrading Stella Maris. We are confident she is one of the best-equipped and maintained cruising 44s to be found anywhere.
We are offering Stella Maris at $215,000 on selected boating forums before listing her with a broker. She is currently berthed at Atlantic Yacht Basin, Chesapeake, VA and can be viewed March 28-31 and at other mutually agreeable times.
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- Additional information
- STELLA MARIS UPGRADES AND “STANDARD” FEATURES
Stella Maris is a stabilized 1987 DeFever 44 with twin Ford-Lehman SP 135 engines. Below are summaries of the upgrades we have made to her during our ownership and features that came “standard” when we purchased her. Please PM Ian McLeod at with questions or to arrange a showing.
UPGRADES
Galley:
—GE Profile 27-inch (full-size) convection/microwave with Advantium technology
—True Induction counter-inset double burner cooktop
—Solid surface counter tops with backsplashes
—Large single-bowl stainless steel sink and brushed nickel faucet set
—Aquasana under-sink, two-stage drinking water system with brushed nickel faucet
—Jabsco 3-inch, 105 cfm galley blower
—Auxiliary high-powered 120-V galley blower
Saloon:
—Full set of custom Phifertex sun screens on all windows
—Pair of leather Bergen Oslo Collection recliners with Ottomans
—38-inch Samsung LED smart flatscreen
—Sonos Beam Soundbar
—Pioneer BlueRay player
—Multicolored LED strip lights behind valences
—Custom LED lighting over dash and chart areas
Aft Head:
—Solid surface vanity top/sink
—Brushed nickel faucet set
—Marine Elegance macerating freshwater toilet
—Purasan Marine Sanitation Device
—Brushed nickel shower head
—New mirror and LED lighting
Forward Head:
—Quartz vanity top/sink
—Brushed nickel faucet set
—Marine Elegance macerating freshwater toilet
—New mirror and LED lighting
—SCAD holding tank monitor
Electronics:
—Furuno TZTouch2 MFDs on upper and lower helms
—Furuno DRS4D-NXT Solid State Doppler radar
—Furuno NAVPilot 711-C Autopilot
—Vesper Marine XB-8000 Class B AIS transceiver
—NEBOlink automatic voyage logging device
Communications and Instrumentation:
—Pepwave MAX Transit router
—Poynting OMNI-400 high-gain cellular LTE antenna
—Poynting OMNI-496 dual band marine and coastal WIFI antenna
—ICOM M424g fixed-mount VHF transceiver (lower helm)
—ICOM remote Command mic (upper helm)
—Shakespeare 5101 VHF 8-foot marine antenna
—Four VDO SingleViu tachometers with hour meters (2 each, upper and lower helm)
—Furuno FI70 instrument data organizer/multi gauge
Sundeck:
—Phifertex custom sunscreens encloses entire sundeck
—Custom teak louvered cabinet doors
—Teak table and deck chair set
Flybridge:
—Air horn compressor and switch
—Arch downlight LEDs
—Custom Sunbrella flybridge control console cover
Engine Room:
—Charles Industries 50-amp IsoBoost transformer
—Magnum Energy MS 2812 inverter/charger
—Magnum Energy RC 50 remote controller
—Magnum Energy BMK battery monitoring kit
—Uprated Delco 100-amp alternators on both engines
—Balmar MC614 external voltage regulators
—Balmar Centerfielder dual alternator regulator controller
—1,200-amp hour AGM house bank
—Group 31 AGM starting bank
—Balmar Duocharge (for charging start bank)
—Major DC engine room upgrade, including new wiring, BlueSea fuses, fuse blocks and remote breakers
—Isotherm SPA 30 hot water heater
—Borel exhaust temperature monitors on both engines
—Adjustable engine mounts
—Fuel transfer/polishing system (allows fuel transfers to/from all three tanks)
—Aetna 8902 tach signal generators and cables
—New throttle cables
—Groco C60 raw water deck wash system
—Upgraded bonding system
—LED tubes running the length of the ER for bright illumination
Running gear:
—Aquamet 22 1.75-inch prop shafts (11/24)
—All new Cutless bearings (11/24)
—Props trued and polished (11/24)
—All struts laser inspected and aligned (11/24)
—New Shark line cutters (11/24)
General:
—Marquipt boarding stairs
—Moveable boarding ladder for sides and aft boarding stations
—Full set of custom Phifertex sundeck shades
—LEDs for general illumination throughout interior and exterior
—LED navigation and anchor lights
—120-volt GFI-protected outlets
—All through hulls and seacocks replaced with Groco bronze IBV series
—Groco moisture-proof backing blocks under all seacocks
—Main engine raw water strainers replaced with Groco ARG Series
—Raw water supply hoses for engines, genset and A/C replaced
—All seachest bolts and hardware replaced
—Rudder shafts milled and clad in Inconel; new seals, bearings and hardware
—Fishing rod holders
—Boat hook holders
—New (this month) bottom paint
Docking:
—Vetus BOWB 150 Bow Thruster and joy stick, installed by Florida Bow Thrusters
—Dedicated 24-volt bow thruster battery bank (2 Odyssey Extreme AGM31)
—Eight 3/4” braided nylon dock lines from Miami Cordage (2024)
—Reinforced bow horn cleats
—Nine fenders, including two extra long and three round
Ground Tackle:
—Manson Supreme 80 lb anchor
—Fortress FX 35 auxiliary anchor
—Danforth-type stern anchor
—300-ft of 3/8” G4 anchor chain (2024)
—Mantus heavy duty anchor swivel
—Mantus heavy duty anchor bridle
—200 ft of 1/2” twisted nylon anchor line
Dinghy:
—2015 11’ Blue Water Baby center console hard shell (similar to Boston Whaler, but
lighter)
—2015 Suzuki 20 hp four-stroke outboard (DF20ATHL2) with tilt and trim (less than 50 hours)
—Dinghy Butler stern-mounted stainless steel davit with remote. (Launches in 30
seconds)
—Custom Sunbrella dinghy cover
“STANDARD” FEATURES
SALOON
• L-Shaped Sofa with full storage beneath
• Teak overhead grab-rail
• 10 fixed windows
• Four built-in storage lockers
• 16,000 BTU air conditioning with reverse heat
GALLEY
• Sliding windows over sink and cooktop
• Over and under-counter cabinets
• Large stainless steel sink
• Two dual-voltage refrigerator/freezers
• Two exhaust fans
LOWER HELM
• Naiad stabilizers
• Full instrumentation for Ford-Lehman engines
• Glendinning engine synchronizer
• Bilge alarms and high water alarm
• Remote control for spotlight
FORWARD STATEROOM
• Large V-berth
• Four Stainless steel opening port lights
• Overhead hatch
• 12,000 BTU air conditioning with reverse heat
• Forward head with stainless steel port light
• Cedar-lined lockers
• Reading lamps
MASTER STATEROOM
• Island queen berth
• Expansive built-In cabinetry and drawers
• Eight stainless steel opening port lights
• Aft head with shower and stainless steel port light
• 12,000 BTU air conditioning with reverse heat
• Reading lamps
FLYBRIDGE .
• Full set of Ford Lehman engine controls
• Naiad stabilizer controls
• Glendinning engine synchronizer controls
• Two large Bimini tops
• Built-in seating for up to 12 with Sunbrella cushions
• Two VHF radios
• Radar arch with down-facing floodlights
• Extensive storage under seats and control console
• Dinghy davit crane
MECHANICAL and ELECTRICAL
• Near-standing headroom in engine room
• Twin Ford-Lehman 135 hp engines (approx 4,000 hours)
• 12.5KW Westerbeke generator
• Naiad stabilizers
• DeFever seachest (provides source for all raw-water intakes)
• Racor fuel filtration system
• DeFever fuel manifold system
• variable-speed freshwater pump
• Oil change system for main engines, generator and transmissions
• Dripless shaft seal packing
• High water alarm system
• Three Rule 2000 gpm bilge pumps
HULL and DECK
• Maxwell Nilsson V1000 heavy duty windlass, with foot control
• Heavy duty bronze anchor roller
• Marquipt fender racks on bow
• All decks drained overboard
• Exterior courtesy lights on all decks
• Fresh and raw-water wash downs on the bow
• Flagstaffs and sockets, bow and stern
• Powerful air horn
• Fresh water inlet
• 50-amp shore power connection
• Stainless steel railing stanchions
• Hot and cold transom shower
• Hardtop covering on aft sundeck
• Sunbrella railing covers - Condition
- Extensively upgraded and very well maintained.