Telstar 26 MK 2

Brand:

Telstar

Designed by:

Performance Cruising Inc. (Tony Smith)

Yard(s):

Sandwich Yacht Construction Ltd

Description:

The Telstar 26 MK 2 is a development of the MK 1 model. Among the improvements was an increase to 6 ft (1.83 m) headroom in the main cabin, and a redesign of the main hinges for folding down the floats during road transport.

Type:

Sports cruiser

Multihull type:

Trimaran

Construction:

GPR-foam sandwich

Sails and rigging:

• masthead sloop rig
• partially battened main
• working jib
• optional genoa

Deck layout and gear:

• fully rigid deck (no trampolines)
• deep cockpit

Keels, boards and rudders:

Tiller steering and daggerboard-style rudder

Accommodation:

Main cabin: seating for up to eight on benches that convert to 4 single bunks; one bunk extends to a double; galley; dining table

Forecabin: bunk and marine toilet

LOA (length overall):

8 m (26 ft 3 in)

LWL (length at waterline):

7.47 m (24 ft 6 in)

Beam:

4.57 m (15 ft)

Draft minimum:

0.46 m (1 ft 6 in)

Draft maximum (e.g. boards down):

1.4 m (4 ft 7 in)

Windward sail area:

27.50 m² (296 ft²)

Mast height above deck:

9.2 m (30 ft 2 in)

Daggerboard / centreboard:

1

Displacement, lightship (empty):

1600 kg (1.57 tons)

Number of berths:

4 - 5

Outboard engines:

1

Typical total engine HP:

9.9

Fuel type:

Petrol

Trailerable:

Yes

First introduced:

1976

In production:

No

Last produced:

1978

Number built:

88

Other useful links:

• Telstar information site

Used boats for sale:

26 boats of this brand currently available!

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