The Kim Holman designed Twister needs little introduction. These fantastic small cruisers are well-mannered and fun to sail and just as handy coastal cruising as ocean crossing - which many have done. With elegant lines they attract attention wherever they sail, but this fantastic wooden version is a real head-turner, probably the best wooden Twister available. Cardnell Bros. built her to a high standard with generous amounts of teak. 'Oliva' has been in the same family for over 50 years and been extremely well maintained by her professional woodworking owner throughout this time. She has been cruised around northern Europe and in her early years successfully raced in Cowes Week and Burnham Week. Following the death of the owner, it is time for 'Oliva' to find a new family. An insurance survey from 2020 is available, on which there were no recommendations to be carried out! Viewing by appointment only through the Essex office - 01621 785600 or via email - Essex@clarkeandcarter.co.uk.

Mechanical & Electrical Systems

2014 Yanmar 2YM15, two cylinder, 14hp diesel engine located under companionway steps. Shaft drive to fixed two blade propeller. Raw water cooled. Single lever Morse control. Stainless steel fuel tank. 2 x 12 volt batteries charging via engine alternator. Interior lighting. Simple 240v shore power system with RCD and ring main.

Construction & Rig

'Oliva' Twister 28 built by Cardnell Brothers of Maylandsea in 1966 to a Kim Holman design. Carvel construction with Mahogany planks above the waterline, Iroko below. Exterior painted white with varnished transom and interior. Canadian Rock Elm frames with copper nails and roves. Plywood sheathed GRP decks and coachroof top, painted with Torquoise paint with non-slip finish. Coachroof coamings in varnished teak. Varnished teak hand rails. Plywood self-draining cockpit with teak seating overlays and teak grating to the sole. Cast iron long keel. Keel bolts regularly drawn for inspection. Tiller steering to transom/keel hung rudder. Masthead rigged sloop. Gold anodised, single spreader deck stepped mast and boom. Stainless steel standing rigging (new forestay 2018). Terylene running rigging. Slab reefing mainsail. Harken headsail furling system. Gold anodised spinnaker pole. 2 x Lewmar 30 self-tailing sheet winches. Mainsail - Dolphin - Excellent Genoa (Yankee) - Dolphin - Very good 150% genoa - Dolphin - Mylar - Excellent 150% light genoa - Gowen - Good Storm jib - Gowen - Fair Spinnaker - Banks - Fair More (older) sails also included

Inventory

Deck Equipment: - 25lb CQR anchor with galvanised chain - Spare 25lb CQR - Stainless steel pulpit, pushpit and stanchions - Various warps and fenders Navigation Equipment: - Sestrel compass - Raymarine E7 chart plotter - Digital Yacht AIS transponder and antenna splitter - Icom DSC VHF radio - Phillips GPS - Nasa depth sounder - B&G log - Raymarine wind indicator - Raymarine tiller pilot - Nasa Navtex - Navigation lights Safety Equipment: - Four person valise liferaft (may require servicing) - Manual bilge pump

Accommodation

The accommodation is light and airy, simply finished with painted bulkheads and rich varnished mahogany trim and offers a possible four berths in two cabins. In the forecabin there is a V-berth either side of the chain pipe with stowage underneath. Opening hatch to deck. Midships heads compartment with Jabsco marine toilet and washbasin and stowage lockers opposite. In the saloon, two settee berths with stowage under and behind. Chart table/navigation area to starboard with stowage aft. Galley to port with Plastimo Neptune 2500 two burner gimballed gas hob with grill. Stainless steel wash basin with electrically pumped water supply.