The commissioning owners, the Molins family, were so impressed by the yacht that four years later they commissioned Laurent Giles to design them another yacht Blue Leopard.
Some years ago, the current owner, found Star Sapphire for sale in very poor condition after some 30 years ownership in the interim by an elderly Italian gentleman – so an extensive refit was needed. Initial works were undertaken by Classic Works at La Ciotat. The boat was then removed, sailed for 3 months and the restoration was finished at Cantieri Tomei in Viareggio.
Information courtesy of Sandeman Yacht Company
