Telstar 8 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Tony Smith·1970 – 1981·~200 hulls·Sandwich Yacht
Telstar 8 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Trimaran · centerboard
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
26.25' · 8 m
Displ.
2,800 lbs · 1,270 kg
First year
1970

The Telstar 8m represents a pivotal moment in multihull history, marking the final evolution of the original folding trimaran line designed by British naval architect Tony Smith before his relocation to the United States. Built primarily by A.J.S. Sandwich Yacht Construction in the United Kingdom between 1979 and 1981, the 8m was a refined successor to the highly successful Telstar 26. As documented in historical overviews by Cruising World, the Telstar series was born from Smith’s desire to prove that a small multihull could combine highspeed performance with genuine cruising comfort. Approximately 300 units were produced across the various iterations of the 26 and 8m models, solidifying the Telstar as one of the most prolific production trimarans of its era.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 8,006
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
United Kingdom (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Telstar 8 listings span 1 country. United Kingdom leads with 1 listings.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 8,00610100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Fountaine Pajot Athena 3838.05'$ 145,0002915
Corsair 2727'$ 37,5002710
Performance 2828.71'$ 180,2952510
Tofinou 826.25'$ 98,010235
Corsair Cruze 97031.82'$ 203,5592215
Corsair 88028.87'$ 199,3572110
Corsair F-24 Mk II24.17'$ 27,0002110
Corsair 31/F-3130.83'$ 85,000132
Corsair Dash 75024.25'$ 55,900135
Dragonfly 80026.25'$ 36,793124
Telstar 8You are here$ 8,00610

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Telstar 8 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Telstar 8 over the past 12 months is $8,006. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Telstar 8 sailboats are for sale?+
1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Telstar 8 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Telstar 8 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (100.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a Telstar 8?+
Comparable models include Fountaine Pajot Athena 38, Corsair 27, Performance 28. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.