"His And Hers" 53' Defever 53' · 1988
3 Staterooms · Twin 3208TA, 375 hp each · Stuart, Florida
Key Specifications
Length53'16.2m LOA
BuilderDefever53 Poc
Year1988YATCO MLS listing
Guests-3 staterooms
Max Speed14 knots10 kn cruise
Fuel800 gal400 gal water
Asking Price$359,000USD
Offered by its listing brokerage through the YATCO MLS - details and photos courtesy of the listing broker, as of August 19, 2026. Double G Yacht Sales acts as your buyer's representative at no cost to you.
M/Y His And Hers
A 1988 Defever 53-footer on the market through the YATCO MLS.
"His And Hers" is a 1988 Defever 53' trawler offered for sale at $359,000, lying Stuart, Florida. A trawler is a small ship, and its value lives in the systems - tankage, stabilization, electrical capacity, and engine health decide whether the long-range dream works, which makes independent buyer representation essential on this category.
Power is twin 3208TA, 375 hp each. She cruises around 10 knots and tops out near 14 knots, carrying 800 gallons of fuel.
Accommodations run to 3 staterooms.
Highlights
What sets this hull apart on today's market.
Greg Gaus spent more than 20 years as a professional captain living with exactly these ship systems offshore, and evaluates a trawler the way an operator does: range at load, machinery health, and maintenance discipline before cosmetics. That is the lens every Double G buyer gets on this listing: what the hull is really worth, what the survey should focus on, and how she compares with every sistership currently for sale.
- Twin 3208TA, 375 hp each
- 3 staterooms · 3 heads
- 800 gal fuel - Bahamas and Caribbean legs without stress
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In another lifetime, I spent a few days in Taiwan with Arthur Defever and had a major discussion as to which of his numerous designs he personally loved.Listing description · YATCO MLS
Buyer Representation
Buy her with Greg on your side of the table.
No cost to you - the buyer's broker is paid from the existing listing commission
Full-market search - every comparable hull on the YATCO MLS compared before you offer
Licensed captain, 20+ years - attends survey and sea trial personally
Sold-price data - negotiation backed by confirmed market results, not asking prices
Full Specifications
53' Defever "His And Hers" Dossier
Dimensions & Capacities
LOA53 ft
Beam16.4 ft
Max Draft4.7 ft
Fuel Capacity800 gal
Water Capacity400 gal
Performance
EnginesTwin 3208TA, 375 hp each
Cruise Speed10 knots
Max Speed14 knots
Accommodations
Staterooms3
Heads3
Build & Listing
BuilderDefever
Model53 Poc
Year1988
LocationStuart, Florida
Asking Price$359,000
Common Questions
"His And Hers" questions, answered.
How much does the 53' Defever "His And Hers" cost?
The asking price is $359,000. Contact Greg Gaus at Double G Yacht Sales at (954) 881-5500 - as your buyer's broker he negotiates on your side, at no cost to you.
Who is selling "His And Hers"?
"His And Hers" is offered by its listing brokerage through the YATCO MLS. Greg Gaus of Double G Yacht Sales represents you, the buyer: independent advice on price, survey attendance, and negotiation, paid from the existing listing commission - never by you.
What does it cost to run a 53-foot trawler?
Plan on roughly 8 to 12 percent of the purchase price per year for an owner-operated 53-footer - fuel, insurance, dockage, and routine maintenance. Greg can build a realistic operating budget for this boat before you offer.
Where can I see "His And Hers"?
She is lying in Stuart, Florida and shows by appointment through your broker. Contact Double G Yacht Sales to arrange a private showing.
How does the purchase process work?
Accepted offer, then a survey and sea trial contingency of typically 7 to 14 days. Greg - a licensed captain with 20+ years at sea - attends the survey and sea trial personally and manages everything through closing.
How much is Florida sales tax on a yacht?
Florida charges 6% sales tax on boats but caps the total at $18,000 per vessel regardless of price - one of the most favorable regimes in the US. Out-of-state buyers who remove the vessel within the statutory window may qualify for an exemption.
How fast is she, and what is the range?
Cruise around 10 knots, top speed about 14 knots and 800 gallons of fuel with twin 3208TA, 375 hp each - comfortable Florida-Bahamas legs and seasonal Caribbean runs.
Interested in "His And Hers"?
Have Greg Represent Your Offer
Asking $359,000, lying Stuart, Florida. Contact Greg Gaus for the full specification package, sisterships comparison, and a private showing - buyer representation at no cost to you.
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