1979 Defever 43 Aft Deck Trawler. The Sphinx
The Sphinx Is A Classic 1979 Defever 43 Aft Deck Trawler Designed By Art Defever And Built In Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It Measures 43 Feet With A 14-Foot Beam And Features A Solid Fiberglass Hull, Twin Ford Lehman 120-Horsepower Diesel Engines (Approximately 6,500 Hours), And Dual Kohler Diesel Generators (4 Kw And 12.5 Kw). Both Engines And One Generator Are In Running Condition, While The Second Generator Is Non-Operational.
The Layout Includes An Aft Master Stateroom, Forward V-Berth, Salon, And Galley With Sliding Deck Access. Some Navigation Equipment Has Been Updated, And The Boat Includes Air Conditioning, A Full Galley, And Quality Teak And Fiberglass Finishes. A 2014 Survey Is Available. The Vessel Has Been Professionally Maintained And Taken Out Several Times A Year By The Owner Since That Time.
The Vessel Must Be Moved From Its Current Location Between November 22nd And December 1st, 2025 By Appointment. No Exceptions, As It Is Docked At A Private Yacht Club. The Vessel Is Documented Through The U.s. Coast Guard And Will Need To Be Transferred To The Buyer. Watch All Videos And Pictures. Payment Is Due Within 48 Hours After The Auction Closes. The Buyer Is Responsible For All Registration Fees, Sales Tax, And Related Costs. Payments Must Be Made Directly To Our Office By Cashier�s Check, Wire Transfer, Or Other Certified Funds. Proceeds From This Sale Will Directly Benefit Father Joes Villages. - Lot 50003