Twister 28 (all Wood)
Professionally refitted
- Boat REF# · 344035
- LOA · 8.53m
- Year · 1983
- Construction · Wood
- Underwater profile · Long keel
- Berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 20hp, Beta (2021)
- Lying · Isle of Wight
Extra Details
| Designer | Kim Holman |
|---|---|
| Builder | W G McDonald (under surveyors guidance) |
| Lying | Isle of Wight |
| Fuel capacity | 90.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 50.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 20hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Beta (2021) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 450 |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | Tiller |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | Feathering (+ Rope Cutter) |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 1.8 ltr /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 4.5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 5.5 knots |
Engine aligned and fitted with Sigmadrive (anti-vibration)
New gearbox June 2025
Shaft seal replaced 2025
Fully rewired 2022 with marine spec tinned cable
Dimensions
| LOA | 8.53m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 6.55m |
| Beam | 2.46m |
| Draft Max | 1.52m |
| Displacement | 4,700kg |
| Storage | On marina |
Rig
Sloop rigged Proctor (wrapped) Aluminium spars (1982) with stainless steel standing rigging (2022)
Sails
| Mainsail | Paul Newell Sails - Slab (2023) Fully Battened, Lazy Jacks, 3 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Jeckells - Furling (2007) |
| Other sails | Storm Jib (Sanders Sails) () |
| Cruising Chute (jeckells (2007) | |
| No 1 working jib - hanked on/removable forestay () |
New UV strip on headsail 2023
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 4 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power
Construction
| Construction | Wood |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Long keel |
| Finish | Paint finish |
20mm teak on laminated oak timbers, copper nailed and bronze nailed to next plank
Iroko dead wood and bronze keelbolts, inspected during refit
Teak decks laid on ply
Fully refitted 2022 then sailed around Britain
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
Versatile layout with singles or double forward and saloon seating converting neatly
Clever saloon table design folds away
Cockpit shower with hot water
Saloon re-upholstered 2023
Head replaced 2018
2 burner spirit cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Curtains | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Raw water wash | |
| Cockpit shower | |
| Non-Smokers |
Versatile layout with singles or double forward and saloon seating converting neatly
Clever saloon table design folds away
Cockpit shower with hot water
Saloon re-upholstered 2023
Head replaced 2018
2 burner spirit cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers | |
| Cockpit Enclosure |
2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
Electric Lofrans windlass
2 anchors
(Delta (16kg) and kedge)
55.00m of chain
dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
3.5hp outboard, Tohatsu (not in photographs), Short Shaft ()
Windlass controlled from helm and foredeck
Raw water anchor wash
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| AIS Receiver | |
| Echo sounder |
AIS transmit and receive (transceiver)
Safety Equipment
| Carbon Monoxide detector | |
|---|---|
| Life jackets | |
| Life buoys | |
| Danbuoy | |
| Horn | |
| EPIRB 406MHz | |
| Boarding ladder |
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)
Broker's Comments
It is said that the Twister 28 is so called because the designer Kim Holman's brief was to 'twist' the rules for racing yacht measurement! He achieved a lot more than that with the Twister, they are hugely popular and unconditionally loved by their owners and grace start lines of both classic and handicap fleets as well as extensively cruise coastal waters and happily cross oceans.
This particular example is all wood, surprising considering her age. The owner spent 20 years constructing her using the finest timber available and eventually launched her in 1983. Twenty five years later she was lucky enough to be bought by the current owner who (as a shipwright) gave her a full refit ready to sail, sometimes singlehanded around the UK. She was stripped, re-rigged, re-engined, re-wired and much more besides. Below is the owners summary of works (which is still not exhaustive!).
REFIT
The refit took over a year to complete with most of her equipment replaced. The paint was stripped and recoated with single pack marine coatings. The decks were sanded and recalked.
Much of the internal joinery was removed and new lockers, table, chart table and galley made from sapele timber. All electrical wiring and fittings were replaced together with a new freshwater system. The mast was stripped, wrapped, rewired and dressed with new standing rigging.
Machinery - Fuel tank removed, cleaned and refitted (90 litres)
New 20hp Beta 2020 fitted 2022 with sigma drive thrust bearing, new stern gland seal (water cooled)
New Darglow Featherstream propeller and rope cutter.
Electrics - Completely rewired with marine tinned cable
144 watts solar panel giving the boat off grid capabilities
240v shore power and Victron charger, galvanic isolator, 75amp alternator charging both battery banks.
New nav/deck lights, interior lights soft white and red. 12 USB sockets. Bilge blower, engine bay light, cockpit locker lights. Auto bilge pump
Internal - pressurised hot and cold water, deep sink in galley and shower in cockpit. Water tank approx. 50lts
New galley, chart table, dining table and saloon lockers furniture in Sapele. New window glass and polished stainless-steel surrounds.
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 2018 but relaunched in 2022
Why are you selling her?
Changing tack!
Where have you sailed her?
Around Britain in 2022, English Channel/Solent since