For Sale: DeFever 72

Neptune II is a 1986 DeFever 72 with twin Caterpillar 3306 engines, dual generators, Naiad stabilizers and more. Courtesy Curtis Stokes Yacht Sales

Arthur DeFever designed a line of commercial fishing hulls which became popular with yachtsmen, who then modified them for long-range family cruising. While no longer in production, there are still many options to buy a DeFever on the brokerage market. One of those opportunities is this 1986 DeFever 72, known as Neptune II. It’s offered by Curtis Stokes Yacht Sales for $395,000

Neptune II is powered by twin Caterpillar 3306 main engines which give it a maximum speed of 12 knots and a cruising speed of 7 knots. With its fuel capacity of 2,200 gallons, range at cruise is excellent. As of summer 2025, the engines have approximately 3,500 hours on them. 

The vessel’s salon is large and welcoming, with its beautiful parquet wood flooring and ample seating. Courtesy Curtis Stokes Yacht Sales

The vessel also has two Northern Lights generators, a fuel-polishing system, an oil change system, two 3,000-watt power inverters, Naiad stabilizers, bow thruster, solar panels and a watermaker. 

The accommodations consist of four staterooms, each with an en suite head and enclosed shower. The full-beam master stateroom is located aft with a centerline queen berth.

The galley is equipped with a full-size Samsung refrigerator/freezer and Maytag 5-burner cooktop with oven for extended cruising comfort. Courtesy Curtis Stokes Yacht Sales

The galley is port and starboard forward in the salon and has the following options and equipment: 

• Granite countertops 
• Samsung refrigerator/freezer
• Maytag 5-burner electric cooktop and oven
• LG microwave oven
• Bosch dishwasher
• Whirlpool trash compactor
• Summit wine cooler

At the helm are updated electronics plus engine controls. Note the extensive woodwork throughout the space. Courtesy Curtis Stokes Yacht Sales

Neptune II just returned from a multiple-month Bahamas cruise and is now based in Fernandina Beach, Florida. Included in the sale is a 17-foot Nautica center console RIB with a Yamaha 115 hp outboard. The tender is launched using the vessel’s Brower Systems 2,500-pound davit.  

Where is Neptune II located? The vessel is currently lying in Fernandina Beach, Florida.

Take the next step: Contact the listing agent, Curtis Stokes, at 954-684-0218 or by email, [email protected]. 

Quick Specifications

• Length Overall: 72’
• Beam: 18’
• Draft: 6’6”
• Fuel Capacity: 2,200 gal.

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