2004 Defever 49 CPMY (Chesapeake Bay)

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$425,000 (USD) Smithfield, Virginia (Chesapeake Bay)

M/Y Sea Cow is a Smithfield, Virginia based 2004 Defever CPMY For Sale By Broker. Responses to inquiries may come from a broker who is representing the owner as a fiduciary. This owner requires financial settlement only. No trades.

Sea Cow is a 2005 49′ DeFever CPMY (know as 44+5 model as it added 5′ to the very popular 44′ model). She is ready to cast off lines and travel . She was on her second Great Loop until owner health issues makes her available. This popular sundeck layout offers aft full-beam master stateroom, large flybridge and a spacious cockpit. Fully outfitted for extended cursing including Twin Perkins Saber 135 HP main engines, stand up engine room, two westerbeke generators, Naida stabilizers, bow thruster, Flo Scan fuel monitoring, FIC fuel purifier, oil change system, watermaker, Starlink, AIS (send/receive), and Bosch washer and dryer. Sea Cow is a Great Loop veteran and has also cruised the Caribbean.

Specifications

NameM/Y Sea Cow
MakeDefever
ModelCPMY
Year2004
TypeMonohull Powerboat
BuilderDefever
DesignerArthur DeFever
ConstructionFiberglass
Cabins2
Heads2
GalleyPort aft

Dimensions

Loa48ft 10in / 14.88m
Lwl38ft 6in / 11.73m
Beam15ft 0in / 4.57m
Headroom6 ft 3 in
Draft4ft 7in / 1.40m
Bridge Clearance16ft 6in

Tankage

Fuel Tanks1100 gallons
Water Tanks370 gallons
Holding Tanks90

Performance

Engines135HP Perkins/Sabre M135 6-cylinder 2004 / 135HP Perkins/Saper M135 6-cylinder 2004
Engine Hours5719 / 5926
GeneratorWesterbeke 12.5 kW; Westerbeke 5 kW
Displacement54000 lbs

Layout Diagram

Defever 49, trawler for sale

Inventory

Boat description

  • Sea Cow is a 2005 49' DeFever CPMY (known as 44+5 model as it added 5' to the very popular 44' model).
  • She is ready to cast off lines and travel.
  • She was on her second Great Loop until owner health issues makes her available.
  • This popular sundeck layout offers aft full-beam master stateroom, large flybridge and a spacious cockpit.
  • Fully outfitted for extended cruising including Twin Perkins Saber 135 HP main engines, stand up engine room, two Westerbeke generators, Naiad stabilizers, bow thruster, Flo Scan fuel monitoring, FIC fuel purifier, oil change system, watermaker, Starlink, AIS (send/receive), and Bosch washer and dryer.
  • Sea Cow is a Great Loop veteran and has also cruised the Caribbean.

Walkthrough

  • Easy access from boarding gates midship on each side-deck safety rail or from the swim platform.
  • From the swim platform, you step through the transom gate into the spacious cockpit and step up three steps onto the sundeck.
  • You ascend 4 molded steps to a large flybridge with generous seating, helm forward and aft there is tender storage with a crane.
  • There is direct entrance to salon from sundeck or either side deck walkaround via side deck access doors.
  • Once inside the salon, aft is the full beam master stateroom with ensuite head, separate shower, desk/vanity, and laundry closet.
  • The galley is port aft, a large salon seating/lounging/entertaining area, 2 stools at breakfast bar and hi/lo folding teak table 2-person sofa/lounge to port, starboard lounge chair, and helm.
  • Forward down 3 step stairs is the guest stateroom with ensuite head with separate shower plus access to a spacious stand-up engine room.
  • The lowest cabin headroom is 6'3".

Accommodations

  • Sea Cow offers a full-beam master stateroom aft with a centerline queen-sized berth and ensuite head with enclosed shower; and a guest stateroom forward with over/under bunks and an ensuite head with enclose shower stall.

Salon

  • The salon is huge and offers 2 stools at breakfast bar, to port sofa/lounge hi/lo folding teak table side deck access door, and chart drawer port forward helm.
  • To starboard forward is helm/wheel, side deck access door, recliner chair, floor lamp, large credenza with freezer, trash compactor.
  • The salon is bright, airy with large side windows with coverings of blinds and curtains, accented by reading lights and teak parquet soles.

Galley

  • Stove/oven- Seaward Princess 3347 electric stove Ceran glass 3-burner cooktop
  • Trash compactor- Broan
  • Freezer under counter - 2018 Vitrifrigo
  • Refrigerator/freezer- 2018 Vitrifrigo
  • Microwave- Amana Radarrange
  • Hard counter tops- Corian
  • Sink- double stainless
  • Airy and bright - side and aft windows with blinds
  • Glass rack
  • Abundant storage cabinets and drawers
  • Dry storage

49' DeFever Dining

  • Dining space is available at the salon hi/lo folding teak table, sundeck and flybridge.

Master Stateroom

  • The full-beam master stateroom aft offers a centerline queen size berth, nightstands, reading lights, 2 X transom hatches with curtains, 6 portlights, teak parquet sole, 3 X hanging lockers, full-length mirror, desk/vanity, night stands, storage cabinets and drawers and ensuite head with enclosed shower.
  • Port closet with separate washer and dryer.

Guest Stateroom

  • The guest stateroom is located forward with over/under bunks, 3 portlights with curtains, overhead deck hatch with screen, storage cabinets, hanging locker, fans, teak parquet sole and ensuite head.
  • Head includes a separate shower and molded Corian sink.
  • Access to the stand-up Engine room is located in guest stateroom.

49' DeFever Laundry

  • Washer - Bosch WFL 2060 is a compact 24-inch front-load washing machine featuring a 2.1 cubic foot capacity, a maximum spin speed of 1,000 RPM, and hot/cold water intake options.
  • Dryer - Bosch WTA 3510 is an apartment-sized, compact electric vented dryer. It runs on a 240V AC, 15A, 60 Hz power supply and features a 4.8 cubic foot stainless steel drum.
  • Both are located in master stateroom walk-in closet.

Lower Helm

  • The lower helm is located starboard forward in the salon.
  • Helm station electronics include Garmin MFD, Flow Scan, VHF, Stabilizer roll control, ACR spotlight control, intercom, window wipers.
  • Side access door for quick access to side deck.

Flybridge

  • A spacious flybridge included 2 Tracy helm chairs, bench seats forward and side with storage underneath. (Cushions new 2024).
  • Bimini with Isinglass/canvas enclosure (new 2022).
  • Helm has storage underneath and a full suite of electronics.
  • Hi/lo table for dining.
  • Radar arch which is hinged.
  • Bridge clearance is reported to be 16'6" with radar down and 20'7" with arch up.

Sundeck

  • Sea Cow offers the popular massive sundeck and this one is fully enclosed (New 2022) and screens over weather boards.
  • There are no teak decks and the non-skid is in very good condition.
  • The steps to the flybridge are forward next to the interior entry door.
  • There are full walk around side decks from the sundeck.
  • The steps to the cockpit are to starboard.
  • There is a folding serving table forward, stainless steel rails, deck storage box with seat cushion and a icemaker in the wet bar.
  • The seating is provided by a wicker settee and 2 chairs with dust covers. These can be removed when cruising if personal preference is to have a more open sundeck space.

Cockpit

  • The cockpit offers teak cap rails and non-skid decks, transom gate to the swim platform, molded-in steps to the sundeck, lazarette access, deck storage box, stainless steel fender racks, dive bottle storage, 2 rod holders, hot/cold fresh water shower and large, covered hatches for the master stateroom to enjoy natural ventilation and light.

Audio/Visual Equipment

  • Pioneer Mixtrack AM/FM/CD/DVD/iPod and Sirius ready player in the salon (New 2013)
  • Flat screen TV in the salon & sundeck
  • Flat screen TV in the master stateroom
  • Delphi Sirius XM radio receiver
  • Kenwood AM/FM/CD/iPod player on the flybridge

Electronics

  • Garmin closed-array HD radar (New 2025)
  • Garmin 16" GPS/Plotter/Radar/Sounder Units at each helm (New 2022 & Garmin factory refurbished & updated 07/2026)
  • Garmin Autopilot (New 2022)
  • Garmin rear view camera (New 2022)
  • ICOM M-602 VHF at the lower helm
  • ICOM CommandMic VHF on the flybridge
  • Standard Horizon Matrix AIS/GPS/VHF on the flybridge
  • Sirius XM WxWorks antenna
  • AIS transponder (Automatic Identification System) (New 2016)
  • Ritchie Powerdamp magnetic compass at lower helm and on flybridge
  • Starlink WiFi
  • Mingood intercom system (a vintage multi-station hardwired communication setup)

Electrical System

  • Westerbeke 12.5 kW generator with sound shield and approximately 1694 hours
  • Westerbeke 5 kW generator with sound shield and approximately 2842 hours
  • Both generators serviced including new water pumps 2025
  • Prestolite 80 amp alternator
  • Powermax 125 amp alternator with a Balmar regulator
  • 3 X 8D (12V) lead acid batteries 1 for each main engine and 1 for gensets (New 2025)
  • 8 X T105 (6V) Trojan lead acid deep-cycle house batteries
  • 2 X 50 amp shore power inlets
  • 50' 50 amp shore cord
  • 25' shore power cord
  • 30 amp to 50 amp splitter cable
  • Newmar Phase Three PT-70a 3-stage smart charger for 8D's
  • Magnum ME2512 2500 watt inverter with charger for house batteries with remote panel
  • Guest 50 amp galvanic isolator
  • Guest, Cole Hersee and Blue Sea battery switches
  • Blue Sea battery monitor system

Engine/Mechanical Equipment

  • 2 X 135 hp Perkins Sabre M135 6-cylinder, in-line, naturally aspirated, fresh water cooled main engines. Starboard has remote mounted oil filters for easy between engine walkway access and service of both engines. Approximately hours on port 5719 and hours on starboard 5926
  • 2 X ZF 45-1 gearboxes (Port gearbox replaced in September 2019)
  • Full engine service including injectors 2025
  • Transmissions/gearboxes ZF Model 41 ratio 2.5 to 1 Serial numbers: Port #34413 Starboard #202723
  • Engines governor: mechanical Gears controls: Hynautic
  • Fuel tanks have sight tubes
  • Freshwater flush kits for main engine sea strainers
  • Fuel manifold
  • Dual Racor 75/500FGX main engine fuel filters with selector valve and vacuum gauges
  • Racor 500FG fuel filter for each generator
  • RCI Technologies fuel purifier system
  • Groco oil change system for mains and generator
  • Hynautic hydraulic throttle and engine transmission controls
  • Capilano hydraulic steering system
  • Glendinning engine synchronizer system
  • Flo Scan system
  • Naiad 174-1 stabilizer system with Multisea II controller (Serviced in 2025)
  • 2" stainless steel shafts with PYC dripless shaft seals (Both shafts balanced & new seals 2025)
  • 26" X 18.5" propellers (Props balanced and tuned 2025)
  • Spur line cutters (New 2025)
  • SurFlo fresh water system pump
  • Raritan 12 gallon water heater with heat exchanger
  • MarineAir 3-zone a/c system with reverse cycle heat and digital thermostats controls
  • 12 volt DC fans throughout interior cabin spaces
  • Central vacuum system
  • Sea Recovery Aqua Whisper 600 gpd water maker (currently pickled)
  • Raritan Marine Elegance electric heads (New 2018)
  • Raritan Purasan blackwater treatment system (New 2018)
  • Tankwatch4 holding tank level monitor system
  • Saniflex sanitation hoses (New 2018)
  • Engine room workbench
  • Engine room fans
  • Large stand-up engine room

Deck Equipment

  • Muir dual vertical anchor windlass with three control stations and digital anchor rode length indicator and dual anchor roller
  • SuperMax 80 lb anchor with 300' anchor chain
  • Fortress FX-37 with 300' secondary anchor chain (note- the bent shank needs replacing)
  • Aqua Jet high pressure sea water anchor chain wash down system
  • Stainless steel dual anchor roller
  • Stainless steel fender racks aft
  • Stainless steel Sampson Post
  • Stainless steel rails
  • Stainless steel deck hardware
  • Foredeck storage lockers
  • Windshield and window covers
  • MarQuipt Sea Stair gangway
  • Hot/cold shower in cockpit
  • Fresh water wash down system forward and aft
  • Dock water connection
  • Deck storage box aft
  • Lazarette access in the cockpit
  • Fiberglass swim platform
  • Stainless steel swim ladder
  • Side boarding gates on each side
  • Bottom completely peeled & bottom painted in 2025
  • Hull and superstructure were painted with Awlgrip in 2018 (Non-skid not painted)

Tender

  • Tender mounted aft top of enclosed sundeck
  • 2004 AB 12' RIB with cooler with seat cushion and extension handle
  • 2004 Yamaha 25 hp 4-stroke
  • Tender and motor have been kept under cover and appear to be in good condition
  • UMT Marine 1,000 lb. davit with 10' boom reach

Safety and fire Protection

  • ACR searchlight
  • Loudhailer
  • Lifejackets
  • Lifesling overboard recovery system
  • Dual Marinco electric horns
  • Revere Coastal Commander 6 person life raft - valise
  • EPIRB
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Marine Guard alarm system with under-deck sensors
  • Rule bilge pumps
  • Family Gard smoke detector
  • Kidde smoke and carbon monoxide detector

Mechanical Disclaimer

  • Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters.
  • The broker cannot guarantee the true hours.
  • It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

Disclaimer

  • The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel.
  • A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated.
  • This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

Listing MLS

  • Listing MLS by Yachtr.com

Exterior Photos

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Deck Photos

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Head Photos

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Lin Earley

By Lin Earley

Lin Earley was born and raised in Chesapeake, Virginia. At age 12 while fishing the tidal waters of Elizabeth River in a 14 ft. skiff, he fell in love with boating. A graduate of Virginia Tech, Lin’s first career was in finance and banking. His last position was regional president for Bank of America in the Hampton Roads Virginia market. Upon retirement from banking Lin managed a public, Venture Capital Company.Purchasing or selling a yacht is a major investment / financial decision and Lin’s years of financial experience and negotiation skills are a natural for professional brokerage. Combined with extensive knowledge of boating, boat maintenance and a dedication to customer service, Lin is a perfect choice to assist you in buying or selling your dream.Lin and his wife Susan live in Virginia Beach and currently own a 42 ft. Treworgy Yachts steel trawler they enjoy cruising the Chesapeake Bay and ICW, having logged over 12,000 miles.Lin is passionate about delivering successful results. Lin can be reached at lin@curtisstokes.net or on his cell phone at 757-672-2778.

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