1990 DeFever 44 Offshore Cruiser – Vessel History
The DeFever 44 Offshore Cruiser is widely recognized as one of the most successful and enduring designs developed by Arthur DeFever, appreciated for its full-displacement hull design, practical layout, and long-range cruising capabilities.
I owned this 1990 DeFever 44 from 1995 through 2005 and, during that period, completed a number of engineering and operational upgrades intended to enhance reliability and ease of maintenance. These included the installation of a custom fuel polishing system, lube oil change system, and other modifications focused on supporting extended cruising use.
In my capacity as a marine engineer and yacht broker with Curtis Stokes & Associates, I have now been retained by the current owners to assist with the sale of the vessel. On May 14, 2026, I traveled to Atlantic Yacht Basin to personally inspect the boat and review its present condition and overall presentation.
Based on my recent inspection, the vessel appears to have benefited from consistent ownership care and ongoing maintenance over the years. Many of the systems, equipment installations, and original features reflect a practical approach toward long-term cruising and upkeep.
The photographs included in this listing are intended to accurately represent the vessel at the time they were taken and are organized to provide a general walkthrough of the boat and its equipment.
This DeFever 44 was originally custom ordered with several features intended to reduce maintenance requirements and improve onboard comfort. These include a painted toe rail, stainless steel stanchions, and stainless handrails throughout most of the vessel, minimizing the amount of exterior varnished wood requiring regular upkeep. The radar arch was also designed with an aft-swept configuration to accommodate a larger one-piece Bimini top over the aft deck area.
The vessel was additionally equipped from new with two generators: a 12-kW generator for primary onboard electrical requirements and a secondary 5-kW generator intended for lighter-duty operation while at anchor, including the ability to operate the aft stateroom air conditioning system without running the larger generator continuously.
This vessel’s ownership history, documented upgrades, and longstanding cruising-oriented configuration speak for themselves.
The current owners purchased “Miss Genny” in 2021 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Since acquisition, the vessel has been continuously maintained with an emphasis on reliability, cruising capability, and preventative maintenance. The boat has primarily been stored under covered moorage when not in active use, including covered slips in both Florida and Chesapeake, Virginia.
“Miss Genny” recently completed both the Great Loop and Bahamas cruising, demonstrating her capability as a proven long-range liveaboard cruiser.
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