All Twister Sailing Yachts for sale in the UK
1969
SUMMER WINE is a good example of a Twister 28, a renowned, Long Keel, Sloop Rigged Sail Boat with a GRP Hull and Wooden Coachroof.
She has been owner by a well known local boat builder (CLARKS Boat Yard of Portland) and appears to be in good condition.
MECHANICAL
Yanmar 1GM 9HP Inboard Diesel Engine 2006 (19564)
Shaft and 3-Bladed Propellor
ELECTRICAL
2 x 12V Batteries
Rewired with new 12V panel
Battery Monitor
240V Shore Power
Battery Charger
204V Outlets
NAVIGATION
GARMIN GPS128
CLIPPER DUET (Speed and Depth)
Compass
Hand Bearing Compass
COMPACT MARINE VHF Radio with Handset
Autoh...
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| Year: | 1969 |
| Length: |
8.6m |
| Location: |
Portland UK |
| Price: | £10,000 Tax Paid |
| Status: | Available |
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A classic British cruiser with timeless appeal!
This Twister 28 (1996) is a well-maintained example of Kim Holman’s iconic design, combining traditional long-keel seaworthiness with modern upgrades for comfortable cruising.
Built by Tyler Boat Company/Uphams, she offers solid construction, excellent sailing performance, and a practical layout, making her ideal for coastal adventures or longer passages. She represents exceptional value for a yacht of her pedigree.
Key Features & Recent Upgrades:
Yanmar 3GM 20HP diesel engine (1996, 366hrs) – reliable and economical.
Sails in e...
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| Year: | 1996 |
| Length: |
8.53m |
| Location: |
Clyde UK |
| Price: | £16,000 |
| Status: | Available |
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Boat OverviewPandore is a Twister 28 with a Tylers moulded hull, hull moulding number 28P75, fitted out by Uphams of Brixham in 1970. She features a white hull, cream coach roof, teak brightwork, and cabin. The same family has owned her since new, plus one other appreciative owner. The hull was reinforced to accommodate beaching legs when built (legs never used). She has always been winterised ashore under heavy-duty winter cover, with the engine annually winterised and serviced by the yard. New standing rigging was installed in 2018, along with a new cockpit boom tent and spray hood. A full s...
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| Year: | 1970 |
| Length: |
5.490m |
| Location: |
Yarmouth, Isle of Wight UK |
| Price: | £7,500 Tax Not Paid |
| Status: | Available |
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The TWISTER has earnt all the superlatives over the years - beautiful lines, proven capabilities and a classic in every sense of the word. Yachting Monthly Magazine described the Twister as having 'already won it's spurs' in their review article some years ago and commented that even for racing, she can be managed by a small crew and show her heals. The designer, Kim Holman, the other half of the famous duo of Holman and Pye, was obviously influenced by the highly successful Nordic Folkboat and their have been many incarnations since, however the Twister had something very speci...
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| Year: | 1980 |
| Length: |
8.60m |
| Location: |
South Coast UK UK |
| Price: | £17,950 Tax Paid |
| Status: | Available |
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Marketing Description
'Aeolus' is a fine example of the swift sailing Twister 28. Built in 1979 by Uphams to a Ken Holman design, this capable cruiser is a joy to sail and ready to share new adventures with a new custodian. Her engine was upgraded in 1998 to a Yanmar 2GM20 providing reliability and economy. Her hull topsides are finished in an attractive dark green paint. Below decks is clean and tidy with berths for 4. Taylors paraffin oven with two burner hob. Seperate heads with Jabsco toilet. Navigation aids include Silva DSC VHF, colour Garmin 557 chart plotter, NASA depth sounder and N...
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| Year: | 1979 |
| Length: |
8.61m |
| Location: |
Sunderland UK |
| Price: | £12,500 Tax Paid |
| Status: | Available |
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