DARK STAR OF LONDON
€25,000 – €35,000 / week
Trehard·1982·Marina de Loano, Italy
Yacht Specifications
Length
27.5m
Beam
5.8m
Draft
2.7m
Year Built
1982
Refit Year
2026
Builder
Trehard
Guests
10
Cabins
5
Bathrooms
5
Max Speed
11 kts
Hull Type
Monohull
Hull Construction
Aluminium
About This Yacht
Timeless performance reborn - Classic soul, modern luxury Operating Areas Summer 2026 & Summer 2027: Sardinia, Sicily, Amalfi coast, Tuscany, Italy, France DARK STAR OF LONDON is a 27.5m motor sailing yacht built by the Trehard shipyard in Antibes and originally launched as the global racing yacht BUZY B. Available for up to 10 guests across 5 cabins, or 11 guests for day charters. After a successful racing career, she underwent a transformative rebuild at Camper and Nicholson between 2000 and 2002, which included a new interior layout, teak decks, upgraded engineering and electrical systems, and a refreshed exterior. A second refit in 2022/2023 added modern electronics, entertainment systems, and luxurious interior updates. 2026: new rudder bearings hydraulics refit shaft and gearbox alignment prop pitch adjustment major engine service air conditioning and refrigerators service 2025: new interior and exterior textile and upholstery new Starlink satellite internet new exterior lightning major generator refit 2024: New flat Bimini and cockpit table cover installed. Installed new 36x 2v house batteries. Serviced water-maker, life-saving equipment, and all major systems Replaced engine alternator, starter motor, and serviced engine/gearbox. Upgraded autopilot and purchased additional spare parts. 2023: Generator overhaul (fuel pump, saltwater elbows, gaskets). Serviced refrigeration system, bilge pumps, and replaced sensors. Upgraded monitoring systems, electronics, and entertainment systems. Installed new carpets, mattresses, induction stove, TV, and WiFi. Repainted superstructure and reinstalled teak steps. 2022: Repaired through-hull fittings, keel, and underwater sections. Upgraded rigging, anchor winch, and Victron energy systems. Replaced seawater pumps, batteries, and monitoring systems. Serviced and upgraded engine room layout. Installed new life rafts and fire safety equipment. 2016: Vessel resprayed, rudder bearings replaced, and new equipment stored for long-term use. 2010-2016: Upgraded interiors, including cabins, appliances, and entertainment systems. Added new bimini, cockpit cushions, and tender. 2000-2010: Replaced sails (2007/2010) and standing rigging (2010). Complete engine overhaul (2011). 2000-2001: Full rebuild at C&N, Gosport, UK.