The 50.5-metre motor yacht Sapphire has been sold at auction via Boathouse Auctions. Neil Emmott of Superyacht Sales & Charter and Sean Doyle and Wes Sanford of Northrop & Johnson represented the seller, while JFA Yacht & Ship introduced the buyer.
Built in aluminium to ABS classification by Trinity Yachts, the tri-deck yacht was delivered in 2009 to an exterior and interior design from James McFarlane. She underwent a refit in 2019, with further work spanning 2020 and 2021 seeing new engines and generators fitted, and has completed her five-year survey.
Sapphire has "flexible" accommodation, sleeping up to 20 guests across seven cabins. The owner's suite, which includes a large bathtub, is located up on the bridge deck and has sliding glass doors opening to the deck aft. A further double cabin is found up here with another on the main deck.
The remaining cabins are on the lower deck, comprising two triples, each with a queen and twin bed, as well as two twin cabins with additional Pullman berths. There are quarters for a crew of up to 12.
A notable area is the "recreational room", described by the broker as being "perfect as an entertainment space for kids that can easily be converted to a VIP cabin". Dining areas can be found on the main deck aft and in the main saloon, with further seating up on the bridge deck. Sapphire's sundeck sports comfortable lounging spaces, a Jacuzzi, a bar and another al fresco dining table.
Sapphire is a proven world-class motor yacht, having spent the past several years cruising extensively in remote areas of Southeast Asia. Twin 3,650hp MTU diesel engines push the 478GT motor yacht to a top speed of 23 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots.
The yacht has a range of 2,500 nautical miles at 12 knots and she is fitted with zero-speed stabilisers for comfort at anchor.
Lying in Palm Beach, US, bidding for Sapphire was last asking $14,950,000.