Twister 28
extremely well looked after
- 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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Extra Details
| Designer | Kim Holman |
|---|---|
| Builder | Tyler Boat Company/Uphams |
| Lying | Hamble |
| Fuel capacity | 40.0 ltr (8.8 G) 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 (10,363.5lbs) |
| 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
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)
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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