1964 Holman Twister 28, 27 500 GBP

Remarks :
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 !


Euroyachts Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.




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