DARK STAR OF LONDON

Operating Area: 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.

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.