All Twister 28 Sailing Yachts for sale in the UK
This Twister is in a good condition throughout, having been laid up ashore for the last 18 months whilst extensive refurbishment works have been undertaken to her decks and capping rail and New Rigging and chain plates fitted in October 2025.
A beautiful boat that has had a history of cruising the Southwest coast, Channel Islands, Scilly Isles and Brittany. She has been well maintained under present ownership and is now looking for a new custodian who may enjoy all those qualities that the renowned Twister has to offer....
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| Year: | 1986 |
| Length: |
8.60m |
| Location: |
Totness UK |
| Price: | £11,250 Tax Paid |
| Status: | Available |
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Wild Girl is a 1971 composite Twister built by Uphams to a very high standard, in great condition for its age and well looked after. She underwent a major refurbishment over the last three years. Very capable and safe small cruiser, easy to handle short or single handed. Currently moored in Gillingham Medway Cruising Club.
Recent work (2022–2023)
Brightwork fully stripped, sanded & refinished with Epifanes varnish
Chrome fittings re-chromed & re-bedded including Lewmar winches, portholes, companionway fittings
Hull epoxy-coated below the waterline with 5 coats VC Tar2
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| Year: | 1971 |
| Length: | 8.61m |
| Location: | Gillingham UK |
| Price: | £12,500 |
| 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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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
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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.
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| Year: | 1996 |
| Length: |
8.53m |
| Location: |
Clyde UK |
| Price: | £16,000 |
| Status: | Available |
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Twister in excellent condition throughout and ready to sail away, 2025 Survey Available and New Standing Rigging 2025.
After 18 years of ownershipTemeraire of Lawling is looking for her next custodian, lots of history including pictures of her launch day 4th June 1966.
A beautiful boat, easily maintained, Twisters are renown for their stability, performance and easy handling. Great opportunity to purchase a fantastic, well maintained boat....
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| Year: | 1966 |
| Length: |
27' 8" |
| Location: |
Southampton UK |
| Price: | £16,000 Tax Exempt |
| 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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