Key details

Current boat name
Talisman II
Boat class
7330
Number
147605
Function
Sports and Leisure
Type

Dimensions and specifications

Length (m / ft)
8.23 / 27ft
Beam (m / ft)
2.36 / 7ft 9in
Leeward
Keel - long
Masts
one
Rig type
Gaff cutter
Propulsion
Sail/engine

Design and build

Designer
Dallimore N E
Design date
1934
Date of build
1924
Place of build
Burnham on Crouch

Current status

Present use
Restoration

History

TALISMAN II was designed by N E Dallimore and built by W King & Sons for Lord Ruthven at Burnham on Crouch in 1924. N E Dallimore was a prolific designer who won competitions for his designs. In 1932 he designed the Royal Burnham One Design. TALISMAN II is an interesting early example of the yachts that he designed. It is not known how many of his designs were built,and, more importantly how many survive today. A half model of TALISMAN II has been located in Starcross Yacht Club. There are references to another 27ft aux yacht KISHTI being built to his design in Falmouth in 1924. TALISMAN II's present owner is restoring her at Mylor. GH Nov 2011