TELSTAR VI

TELSTAR VI is a classically designed ketch, with the character and style of the 1960’s but with the luxurious comfort, amenities and advantages of a modern yacht. Her strength and long range will provide endless enjoyment for local and world cruising.

Designed in 1967 by the renowned naval architect Alan Buchanan and built in Italy by Cantiere Craglietto Yard no 62, her keel was laid in 1967 and she was completed in 1968. Built as a decked fishing boat, of mahogany and oak, she underwent a major refit in Malta in 2012 and also in 2019 where she was completely renovated to enable MCA coding.

Adding to her stunning lines typical of a 1960’s yacht, the gem of TELSTAR VI is her interior designed by Linleys of London. The wood work is spectacular with mother of pearl inlay within the wood work. Each bathroom has a unique mosaic tile feature. Her classically styled interior provides comfortable accommodation for up to 6 guests in a master suite, a double cabin and a twin cabin.

Its classic configuration features crew quarters at the front, followed by the galley and guest cabins on both sides of the ship. A staircase leads from the salon to the lower deck where the VIP cabin and master cabin are located. The wheelhouse is on the main deck.

TELSTAR VI ketch rig boasts carbon fibre spars with hydraulically operated in mast furling and sail control systems by Lewmar enabling full single-handed control of the sails from the wheelhouse or outside helm station. Her modern design and large battery bank enable her to sail in silence without generators for over 12 hours at a time using a separate 4 x 24V motor Lewmar power pack.

TELSTAR VI has twin Doosan 338kw engines, driving two shafts which enable ample power to cruise at 12 knots. Combined with the hydraulic bow thruster, she can be easily maneuvered by a crew of two into port and anchorages. Auxiliary equipment includes two Kohler generators equipped with PTO’s, water maker and sewage treatment plant for long term cruising and to comply with worldwide environmental standards.