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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Twister 28

extremely well looked after
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  322164
  • LOA  ·  8.53m
  • Year  ·  1981
  • Construction  ·  Composite
  • Underwater profile  ·  Long keel
  • Berths  ·  5
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 16hp, Beta (2018)
  • Lying  ·  Hamble
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The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services
Twister 28
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Extra Details

Designer Kim Holman
Builder Tyler Boat Company/Uphams
Lying Hamble
Fuel capacity 40.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 16hp
Engine make and model Beta (2018)
Engine Hours engine1= 50
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 blade fixed
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 6 knots
Max speed (approx) 8 knots
Engine spares

spare 3 blade prop
spare morse control
spare anodes
spare filters

Dimensions

LOA 8.53m
LWL 6.55m
Beam 2.46m
Draft Max 1.52m
Displacement 4,700kg
Storage Ashore

Rig

Sloop rigged Aluminium spars (1981) with stainless steel standing rigging (2014)

Sails

Mainsail Elvestrom - Slab (2015) 3 Reefs
Headsail Peter Sanders - Furling ()
Other sails Code 5 ()
140 headsail ()
100 head sail ()
high cut tan yankee ()
storm sail ()
2 cruising chutes ()
Spinnaker gear

New Boom in 2018

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine

Construction

Construction Composite
Underwater profile Long keel
Finish Gelcoat finish

gel shield on hull

Accommodation

Total # of berths 5
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 3
Cabin(s) 1
Heads 1 heads (Sea Toilet)

Blakes cooker
New sea cocks and pipe work for heads

2 burner paraffin cooker/stove

Additional Information

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Icebox
Curtains
Manual water system

Blakes cooker
New sea cocks and pipe work for heads

2 burner paraffin cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Sprayhood
Spray dodgers
Cockpit cover
Sun awning
Warps
Fenders
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers

2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(CQR and Bruce)
50.00m of chain
Seago 2.3 round tail dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
tiller cover
spare cockpit cover
spare spray hood
Summer awning cockpit cover

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
AIS Receiver
Echo sounder
Radar Reflector

Safety Equipment

Danbuoy
MOB System

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)

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Broker's Comments

In 1963, Kim Holman designed and had (at Upham's in Brixham) the first Twister commissioned for himself and his brother Jack to race. That season they cleaned up and subsequently over 200 have been built since, originally all timber and more recently composite.

This Twister Mk II, with GRP hull and topsides, was built to last, designed to win races and is an excellent sea boat.

Designed to get the best out of the racing rules then current, the Twister is a little boat with a big reputation for sailing extraordinarily well. As a result these vessels are prized even now.

If you're looking for a strong, speedy 28 footer, that will not only keep you safe in all sorts of sea states but will also be easy to sail & easy on the eye too, then look no further.

This example has been extremely well cared for and has had a new boom and new engine in the present ownership. She has a comprehensive sail wardrobe, excellent varnish work and a spotless bilge!!

Although snug by modern standards, the accommodation is well designed. It has berths for 5 and a galley with a single sink & gimballed cooker. The nav table, which can be slid into a storage space over the quarter berth, has all the instruments needed for passage in easy reach.

This GRP Twister has a very practical, sturdy and capable feel to it. I believe that she makes for a great all-rounder, for quick races, long, safe passages and equally good for beginners or seasoned sailors alike.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

Since 2010

Why are you selling her?

health reasons

Where have you sailed her?

Solent, South Coast England, West Country

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