Wikipedia article

seicam · Post by **seicam** » Sat Nov 27, 2010 8:38 pm

Since the Telstar info has been removed from PCI web site and there is really no "official" place to get consolidated info and specs about Telstar line of boats, other than perhaps this site, I decided to add an entry to Wikipedia. Here it is: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telstar_trimaran

I tried to gather as much info as I could and provide good references. I hope this knowledgable comunity here can chime in and add more info and correct the data that is there. I am sure there are some mistakes. Keep in mind it has to be encyclopedic info and needs to usually be supported with good references. Posting images can also be tricky as various copyright issues need to be avoided.

But anyway, it's a start. Party on!

Regards,
Maciek

Pat Ross · Post by **Pat Ross** » Sun Nov 28, 2010 9:23 am

Great Idea!

Pat

petrel · Post by **petrel** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 7:05 am

Maciek,

Excellent work. Thanks. The mast height above deck on the 8m is missing. I could measure this on my boat but I am concerned as with many of Tony's boats it could be different than others. Maybe if all us 8m owners did the same and we got a consensus then you could add that data?

Thanks again
Geoffrey

seicam · Post by **seicam** » Tue Aug 30, 2011 10:27 pm

Thanks for the kind words Geoffrey. I would just add your measurement. If others have a different one, they can add more data later. That's a nice thing about wikis.

I have noticed that Wikipedia editors have removed the photo I've put on the site. I have used PCI stock photo. I have put enough IMO justification to use it, but apparently it does not meet the Wikipedia rules. If anyone has a good photo of their boat while sailing, from a good angle, please add it to the article.

Thanks,
Maciek

petrel · Post by **petrel** » Fri Sep 02, 2011 7:58 pm

Maciek,

I assume the deck used for the required measurement is the foredeck?

It seems the most logical because of the varying height of the side decks with its steps and slopes.

Geoffrey

isaacsman · Post by **isaacsman** » Sun Sep 04, 2011 11:03 am

Maciek,

No mention of the 'Marina' version of the 8M. I don't have the figures to hand but several were produced.

Mike

seicam · Post by **seicam** » Tue Sep 27, 2011 9:29 pm

Geoffrey - I am assuming you mean the measurement of the mast height? If so, I believe it is the measurement from the place where the mast stands.

Mike - please feel free to add that information. I could not find reliable source of info for this version.

Also, if anyone has good images to put on that page, specifically ones that do not violate Wikipedia's image posting policies, please add them. I had originally put one of the stock photos from PCI, but it has been removed. Apparently my justification for it was not convincing enough.

Thanks,
Maciek

petrel · Post by **petrel** » Thu Sep 29, 2011 8:35 pm

Maciek,

I am under the impression that the mast height is the distance from the top of the mast to the surface of the deck. Not from the top of the mast to the top of the cabin.

The Telstar has various deck levels hence my original question. I think the deck datum is where the inner chain plates meet the deck, but I could be wrong.

Anyone else got any specifics?

Thanks
Geoffrey

Post by **Ron** » Fri Sep 30, 2011 2:23 am

Mast height, at least those published in boat reviews and builders specifications, would normally refer to the height of the mast above the WATER. That's what really matters when you are going under a non-lifting bridge, who's published specs are always clearance under the bridge at high tide. Mast length is another issue and considering keel vs. deck attachment, has little to do with it's actual height above the water line.

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