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05-11-2015, 05:31 PM
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City: Palmer
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 5
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Defever 41 in Alaska
My bride and I became the proud owners of a 1982 41' Defever about a year ago. The boat had been dry docked for several years, and was in the process of having the engines(2 120 lehmans) rebuilt and new fuel tanks installed when we first saw the boat. We looked into several boats over the last couple years, however fell head over heels with the Meridian in it's style, despite the state of disarray onboard. We launched it 2 months later, and have spent innumerable hours working on it over the last year, as well as several enjoyable day trips with friends and family. It is currently moored in Seward AK, and despite its appearance it is a sound boat. Among the current projects slated for this summer is refinishing the bright work and redoing the caulking on the decks are the biggies. I look forward to sharing our adventures as well as seeking advice in future projects. Cheers,
Pat & Sara
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05-11-2015, 05:36 PM
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Guru
City: Cypress Landing Marina (NC)
Vessel Name: Heron (2)
Vessel Model: '88 Cape Dory 28 Flybridge #115
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 1,305
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Welcome!
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05-11-2015, 05:37 PM
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Guru
City: Victoria TX
Vessel Name: Bijou
Vessel Model: 2008 Island Packet PY/SP
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 5,289
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Very cool! Welcome aboard!!
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05-11-2015, 07:27 PM
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Senior Member
City: Clear Lake Shores,Tx
Vessel Name: In Disguise
Vessel Model: 1985 Mainship 40 DC
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 483
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Very Cool! Love the lines of the Defever....would like to see more pics, inside, overall deck spaces, etc.
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05-11-2015, 08:34 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: SEWARD ALASKA
Vessel Name: DOS PECES
Vessel Model: BAYLINER 4788
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 6,085
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Welcome aboard!!!
I'm slip F-33. My boats name is Lisas Way.
Please stop by some time and say Hi.
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05-11-2015, 11:42 PM
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Guru
City: ketchikan, Alaska
Vessel Name: 'SLO'~BELLE
Vessel Model: 1978 Marben-27' Flybridge Trawler(extended to 30 feet) Pilothouse Pocket Cruiser[
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 2,206
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welcome another Alaskan to a wonderful site Pat, You will not be disappointed. Join in the conversations with questions and solutions. Al-Ketchikan
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05-12-2015, 12:11 PM
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Member
City: Palmer
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 5
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Sure appreciate the welcome everyone.
ksanders - I am tied up on F-float right now as well, on the transient side. Seems the wait on a slip in Seward is a long one for the size of boat I have. I know your boat! I will stop by and say hi when I'm down there again.
Cheers-
Pat
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05-12-2015, 12:43 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: SEWARD ALASKA
Vessel Name: DOS PECES
Vessel Model: BAYLINER 4788
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 6,085
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Meridian AK
Sure appreciate the welcome everyone.
ksanders - I am tied up on F-float right now as well, on the transient side. Seems the wait on a slip in Seward is a long one for the size of boat I have. I know your boat! I will stop by and say hi when I'm down there again.
Cheers-
Pat
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Pat
is this your boats bow in the photo???
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05-12-2015, 12:52 PM
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Member
City: Palmer
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 5
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That's the one! She's a little rough looking, lol, but she's my fishing boat and the family enjoys it. You'll probably see me out there this summer buffing and painting on brightwork. We bought the boat from Pat, the owner of Conquest, just a couple slips up from you.
Cheers-
Pat
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Pat & Sara
Meridian - 1982 41 Defever
Seward, AK
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05-12-2015, 04:18 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
City: SEWARD ALASKA
Vessel Name: DOS PECES
Vessel Model: BAYLINER 4788
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 6,085
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Meridian AK
That's the one! She's a little rough looking, lol, but she's my fishing boat and the family enjoys it. You'll probably see me out there this summer buffing and painting on brightwork. We bought the boat from Pat, the owner of Conquest, just a couple slips up from you.
Cheers-
Pat
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OK, well, you are parked right in front of me, since that was a live shot this morning. 
and yes, I know Pat, nice guy.
If you see activity on the boat, please stop by and introduce yourself and I'll do the same.
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05-12-2015, 04:35 PM
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Guru
City: Inside Passage Summer/Columbia River Winter
Vessel Name: Alaskan Sea-Duction
Vessel Model: 1988 M/Y Camargue YachtFisher
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 8,041
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Welcome!!
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05-12-2015, 10:05 PM
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Member
City: Palmer
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 5
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Sounds good, I'll be looking for you next time I head down!
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Pat & Sara
Meridian - 1982 41 Defever
Seward, AK
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