The DeFever 48 is a heavy displacement long range cruiser built by the CTF yard in Taiwan. She is heavily constructed on a solid fiberglass semi-displacement hull with a long keel, a fine entry and hard aft chines. The engines are International Harvester (Marinezed). Inside, the DeFever is finished with teak paneling and cabinetry throughout. The floor plan includes three staterooms, two full heads, and a spacious salon with lower helm and sliding deck doors port and starboard.