The last were built in 1980.

Telstar trimaran interior. This will be my restauration project and maybe will take a few months. The Telstar 8m was a continuation of the Telstar 26 line. This boat has been owned by me.

26 ft 3 in LWL length. Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 54 Boat Review. 43 Topics 229 Posts Last post.

Tony did take the Telstar moulds to the USA but he has moved onwards and upwards and builds a range of well respected multihulls and owns a successful marina also. Tony Smith of Gemini fame built them in a yard next to Derek Kelsalls. Island Packet 439 Boat Review.

A few words about me and my boat. Geminis success pushed the Telstars to the back of but not completely off the drawing board. Ive had this Telstar for 15 years and am very comfortable with its seaworthiness - there were two things I did to prepare for the trip - 1.

United Kingdom United States. The 8-metre Telstar trimaran is trailerable and so I decided to start my trip at the top of the Olympic Peninsula from Sequim Washington. 10 Best Used Cruising Sailboats.

The design allows for five berths and up to 6 headroom. During a 10-year run 300 were sold worldwide. Owners of trimarans designed by Tony Smith.