1B: General Description of this Vessel
1B1: Exterior
General
The Defever 46' Trawler is a
traditional design, with fiberglass hull, cabin,
flybridge, deck and swim step structures,
teak gunwhale caps, and stainless steel
welded fittings and handrails. The window
frames are of aluminum with sliding glass
panes, while the windshield frames are of the
same material. For additional speed and
stability, the boat also has been fitted with a
bulbous bow.
The flybridge overhangs the side decks to provide
protection from inclement weather. A roomy cockpit section
with a storage lazarette beneath is especially useful for
handling the dinghy after it is launched from its davit. The
overhang created by the boat deck extending aft of the
flybridge provides a roomy "veranda" for the boat that is
especially welcome on hot days, or when entertaining with
the aft saloon door is open.
Of particular note are the easy walk-around decks on
each side of the vessel, enabling safe, secure passage
around the boat by passengers and crew. Under the
overhang in the cockpit to port a utility cabinet houses an
icemaker for entertaining.
There are bulwark doors on each side of the boat.
These doors should be closed when docking or rafting, as
they overhang the boat’s side!
The owner has thoughtfully provided special
securing-points for the vessel fenders, with
cam-cleats allowing accurate bumper placement
above the waterline.
On the side decks are four deck plates/fills,
including two fills port and starboard on side decks
for Diesel fuel; an additional two Diesel fills are in
the cockpit for a total of six.
See note on page 4.32 re use
of lazarette fuel tanks!
On the foredeck there is a water fill deck plate, while to starboard is the waste pumpout
deck plate.
Side view of Hele Mai
The starboard aft side deck. Note fender camcleat.
Left: The cockpit cabinet. It has
an icemaker inside.
Above: Swim shower, fresh
water faucet and Cablemaster
switch in cockpit.
Section 1B1: General Description - Exterior 1.2
