Holman Twister 28

This 1964 Twister 28 is in outstanding condition inside and out and could be considered one of the finest examples of the Twister Class. Under the current experienced ownership of 26 years, she has been fully restored and maintained through the years and had an extensive restoration by Robertsons of Woodbridge in 2001.

Cold moulded construction with diagonally laid mahogany veneers by Souters of Cowes, she has been stored ashore within a shed for extended periods since 2020.  Varnished teak coachroof, cockpit and deck hatch all in great condition. Wooden boom, running pole and a sculling oar ! Yanmar 14hp engine fitted 2007 and attractive, traditional looking cream sails by GO Sailmakers.

Hull is copper coated 2026,  and a transportable four leg cradle is included with the sale. Accommodation : Foc'sle for sail storage, general storage and a Jabsco sea toilet. Chain locker, opening roof hatch. Door leading through to the saloon with port and starboard bench seating, both can be used as single berths. Small fixed dining table, chart table with chart drawer to starboard, galley to port.

Taylors paraffin stove for cabin heating. Portlights refixed with new frames 2001. Storage under and behind the berths, lockers . Port and starboard quarter berths. Removable engine casing with steps to the cockpit.

Galley Taylors Ideal K paraffin two burner hob Pressurised paraffin tank Stainless steel sink Cold water supply only  Fresh water and sea water pumps Storage Heads Jabsco sea toilet in foc'sle Inventory : Instruments Engine instruments Raymarine ST4000+ autopilot in cockpit Raymarine ST60+ graphic multi function display in cockpit Raymarine RL70C plotter at chart table Raymarine ST60+ speed in saloon Raymarine ST60+ depth in saloon Sailor VHF RT2047 at chart table Sea Me radar alarm Sestral compass in saloon Hand held compass Clock and barometer 12V socket Cockpit Hydrovane self steering Wooden tiller Varnished seating with high coamings Non slip strips at step in Main sheet track Bronze sprayhood frame available, no sprayhood Deck equipment Stainless steel pulpit Stainless steel pushpit Stanchions with twin guard wires Twin bow rollers 35lb CQR anchor with chain Forward samson post with chainstopper Mast mounted stainless steel windlass  Fortress FX16 kedge anchor with 50m multiplait Aft Samson post White forehatch cover Various warps and fenders Safety equipment Manual and electric bilge pumps Seago RP500 rescue platform in valise 2019, out of service Lopolight LED mast head navigation light Further information Yacht Leg and Cradle Co four arm transportable cradle, 2019, included This Twister has been stored ashore within a shed, 2020, September 2021 to September 2023, September 2025 to September 2026 and is now on the hard standing.

2001 Robertsons of Woodbridge undertook an extensive refurbishment  Winch drums, stanchion bases, chainpipe, genoa carriage and mushroom vents replated   Hull has been re-coppercoated 2026 Sea valves overhauled 2026 Coachroof painted and all varnish work 2026 Teak deck was renewed in 1990 Holman & Pye plans of general arrangement and sections, construction, modified sail plan included Comment   Built in 1964 by W.A Souter & Son Ltd of Cowes.

Cold moulded construction of strips of mahogany laid diagonally and marine glued, giving great strength, light weight and beautiful lines. Since there are no seams to leak, bilges are clean, dry and the interior painted white. 'Pareo' was designed by Kim Holman and built for her first owner to satisfy his great delight of sailing to windward in a Force 8 !

Mechanical : Engine and machinery Yanmar 2YM15 14hp diesel engine fitted 2007 Last service 2023 only two hours running and laid up since Propeller shaft 2001 New fuel tank in stainless steel 2001 Feathering propeller 2007 Sculling oar !

100Ah domestics Dual AGM battery 2026 80Ah engine Dual AGM battery 2026 60Ah alternator with Adverc charge regulator Victron Energy Blue Power 6A battery charger   Battery voltage meter Sails and rigging Sailspar white painted mast Wooden boom Wooden running pole Main sail in cream Dacron by GO Sailmakers 2001 No 1 hank on genoa in cream Dacron by GO Sailmakers 2001 Working jib hank on in cream Dacron by GO Sailmakers 2001 GO Sailmakers was a joint venture between Gowen Sails and Oyster Yachts Trisail with own mast track Storm jib No 3 jib Main sail cover Two Lewmar 25 winches, re-plated Standing rigging 2001, 500nm since fitting