1973 Twister 28

Price

£3,000

Year

1973

Length

28.25 ft (8.53m)

Location

Levington

We are inviting sealed bids above the indicated price to Clarke & Carter by mid day on July  12th 2024. The sale is strictly ‘as is where is’ without any warranty on condition or description. 

The Twister needs little introduction, this classic design by Kim Holman has pretty lines and well mannered performance, though the interior is small by modern standards. Saorsa last changed hands in 2014 but recently due to health reasons she now needs a good cosmetic clean up and systems check through before any passage is undertaken. She is a DIY refurbishment project.

Viewing by appointment at our Suffolk Office 01473 659 681 (IP10 0LN)

Description

Specification

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Basic Boat Information

Make

Twister

Model

28

Designer

C.R. Holman

Price

£3,000

Condition

Used

Year

1973

Construction

Fiberglass

Keel Type

Full Keel

Dimensions

Length

28 ft

Length Overall

28.25 ft

Waterline Length

21.5 ft

Beam

8 ft

Max Draft

5 ft

Displacement

4,530 kg

Ballast

2,036 kg

Engines/Speed

Engines

1

Engine Make

Volvo

Engine Model

MD2002

Drive

Direct

Fuel

diesel

Engine Power

18 horsepower

Type

Inboard

Tanks

Fuel Tanks

1

Fuel Tank Capacity

8|imperial gallon

Water Tanks

1

Water Tank Capacity

20|imperial gallon

Accommodation

The simple accommodation offers four berths in two cabins.  In the fore cabin, V berth with stowage under.  Opening hatch to foredeck.  Full width heads compartment with marine toilet and washbasin.  In saloon, two settee berths with stowage under.  Chart table to port with galley opposite.  Two burner gimballed gas hob with grill.  Stainless steel sink with electrically and manually pumped water supply.  20 gallon freshwater capacity.  Eberspacher diesel fired hot air central heating.

Mechanical Systems

Located under the companionway, Volvo MD2002 twin cylinder 18hp diesel engine, installed new in 1989.  Electric start.  Seawater cooled.  Shaft drive to three bladed propeller.  8 gallon fuel capacity in stainless steel tank giving approximately 100 mile range at 5 knot cruising speed.  Maximum speed under power 6 knots.  Single lever control.  The engine has been run for approximately 200 hours per annum. 2016 a new shaft and bearing were fitted.  

Electrical Systems
  • Two 12 volt batteries (2011)
  • Alternator charging
  • Nasa Clipper battery monitor
  • 240 volt shore power
  • Battery charger
Spars & Sails

Masthead rigged sloop.  Anodised aluminium mast and boom by S&S Spars.  Stainless steel standing rigging (2014).  Terylene running rigging (renewed as required).  Slab reefing mainsail.  Rotostay headsail furling system.  Two Knowsley 2 speed sheet winches.  Two Knowsley halyard winches.  Knowsley control line winch.  Spinnaker pole.  

  • Mainsail  -  Gowen  -  2007  -  good
  • Furling genoa  -  Gowen  -  fair
  • Cruising chute  -  Gowen  -  fair
  • No. 4 jib  -  1973  -  fair
Deck Equipment
  • 25lb Danforth anchor with chain
  • Plough kedge anchor
  • Manual anchor windlass
  • Stainless steel pulpit, pushpit, stanchions and guard wires (new wires 2014)
  • Teak coach roof grab rails
  • Three Tannoy deck ventilators
  • Sail cover
  • Sprayhood
  • Cockpit spray dodgers with boat name
  • Iroko cockpit grating
  • Various warps and fenders
  • Removable boarding ladder
Navigation Equipment
  • Sestrel Minor steering compass
  • Stowe depth (new transducers 2015)
  • Stowe boatspeed and log (reconditioned by Stowe 2015)
  • Stowe windspeed and direction
  • Simrad RD68 DSC VHF radio
  • Raymarine ST2000+ autopilot (2014)
  • MLR GPS (2000)
  • Nasa Clipper AIS (2002)
  • Sea Feather windvane self steering system
  • Clock and barometer
  • Masthead and deck level navigation lights
Safety Equipment
  • Two fire extinguishers
  • Fire blanket
  • Gas alarm
  • Radar reflector
  • Jackstays
  • Cockpit harness points
  • Foghorn
  • First aid kit
  • Two horseshoe lifebuoys
  • Manual bilge pump
Construction

Built in 1973 by Tyler Boat Co to a design by Kim Holman and fitted out to a good standard by the first owner.  White GRP hull with cove line.  Iroko toe rails.  White GRP superstructure with painted non-slip to deck.  Long keel with encapsulated iron ballast. Keel hung rudder.  Tiller steering.  Aft self draining cockpit. 

Disclaimer

The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated, is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at his own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.

General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owner’s specific needs.

Disclaimer

The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at his own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.

General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owner’s specific needs.

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