Telstar Trimaran History
The following table has been complied by members of the Telstar Trimaran Owners Club.
If you find any errors or additional information, please E-mail me.
|
Type |
Year |
Hull #s |
LOA |
Sail Area |
Weight |
Comments |
|
Prototype |
1970 |
001 |
26' |
298 |
? |
Entered Crystal Trophy |
|
MK 1 |
1970 -1975 |
002 - 080 |
26' |
340 |
3500 |
Std boat. In production 3 years. |
|
MK 2 |
1976 -1977 |
083 - 171 |
26' |
300 |
2800 |
Floats lengthened? Hinges changed. 6' headroom. |
|
Marina Version |
1978 - 1979 |
009 & 187 |
? |
? |
? |
Folding amas. |
|
Mk 3 |
1978 - 1979 |
172 - ? |
8m |
? |
? |
Enclosed c/b trunk. Wider center hull. |
|
8 meter(Std) |
1978 -1980 |
172-216 |
8m |
? |
? |
Standard 8meter. Heavier than later versions. |
|
8 meter/E |
1980 |
184 + |
8m |
285/320 |
? |
Economy lightweight. Tall rig (34') |
|
8 meter/Std |
1981 |
250-260 |
8m |
? |
? |
Standard boat produced in USA. |
|
T 36 |
1978 |
T35 (1 - 8) |
35' |
470 |
11000 |
? |
Note: Some boats which were sold as kits, may have sail/hull numbers out of sequence.