This 1998 55 foot Defender is a one of a kind, semi-custom built island hopper, perfect for cruising the islands. She boats a shallow draft of 3.5 feet, with prop pocket tunnels. Open living spaces and large covered deck space, fifteen knot cruise speed, large aft deck, synthetic teak decking, two built in top load freezers, Led spreader lights, large lazarette, and a large outdoor living space. Beautiful seafoam and oyster white awlgrip paint, Phifertex window shades to keep the interior cool, large swim platform, large covered flybridge, extended Bimini top, upper deck shade cover. Electronics and electrical features include a fusion bluetooth music system, Garmin GPS, Garmin autopilot, Garmin radar, 2 VHF radios, LED underwater lights, r/o water maker system. Helm and flybridge features include a/c system, eisenglass enclosure, full size washer and propane dryer. In the salon/galley there is a 42” flat screen TV, Fusion bluetooth music system, L shaped couch, two refrigerators, freezer and ice maker, stove/oven. LED lighting, Corianders countertops, four barrel chairs. Master stateroom has a new a/c system, flat screen TV, DVD player, new carpet, head. The forward cabin has four bunks, hanging closet, head. She is powered by twin 1998 Caterpillar 3406 550hp engines with approximately 1500 hours (serviced March 2021) with a Balmar marine alternator system, and large heat exchangers. Six new group 31 AGM batteries, 2016 Phasor K-4 generator (21kw) with sound enclosure (serviced March 2021). Other notable features include a R/O water maker (500 GPD), Kilopac genset (serviced March 2021), battery bank (4) and charger for generators. Four fiberglass fuel tanks for a total of 1200 gallons. Two fresh water pumps (one 12V and one 110), two Dometic a/c pumps, Tides dripless shaft seals, smart boost low voltage protection, bow thruster with battery bank and charging system. Bahamas duty paid and registered.