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TWISTER 28 (HOLMAN)

TWISTER 28 (HOLMAN)

Uphams/Tyler🇬🇧· Design: Kim Holman
$13,869 avg$13,831 – $13,906 (2 listings)1964–1983200 built
$1.3K – $3.3K est. annual maintenance
Bluewater CruisermonoMasthead SloopFull/Long
Twister Class Association

Specifications

Hull

LOA28.25 ft
LWL21.5 ft
Beam8.08 ft
Draft5 ft
Displacement9,968 lb
Ballast4,628.1 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL6.2 kn

About the TWISTER 28 (HOLMAN)

First available in wood, then with FG hulls with wood coachroof and deck. By 1970, an all glass version was available. It is thought that the glass boats were molded by Tyler Boat Co. Ltd. and finished and fitted out by other yards.

Performance

Comfort40.5
Capsize1.50
SA/Disp12.1
Disp/Len448
Bal/Disp46.4

ORC Performance Data(1 certificate)

Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.

Polar Diagram

24680°30°60°90°120°150°180°WIND
4kn6kn8kn10kn12kn14kn16kn20kn24knbeat VMGrun VMG

Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC

Racing Ratings

GPH802.0 s/miOSN774.7

Triple Number

LowMedHighOffshore0.64250.85010.9579Inshore0.50050.68590.8020

ORC Measured

Displacement4521 kg (9969 lb)Wetted surface19.6 m² (211 ft²)Stability index-1.0

Sail Areas (ORC)

Main15.8 m² (170 ft²)Genoa23.2 m² (250 ft²)Asymmetric45.8 m² (493 ft²)

Speed Table (kn)

TWA \ TWS468101214162024
52°2.93.94.65.25.65.85.95.95.9
60°3.14.14.85.45.86.06.06.16.1
75°3.24.35.05.65.96.26.36.46.5
90°3.24.35.25.86.26.36.46.66.7
110°3.24.45.35.96.36.56.76.97.2
120°3.14.35.25.96.36.56.77.17.4
135°2.83.94.85.56.06.46.67.17.5
150°2.33.34.25.05.66.16.46.87.3
Beat VMG1.82.53.13.53.84.04.04.14.0
Run VMG2.02.93.74.34.95.55.96.56.9

Market Price

Low
$13,831
Average
$13,869
High
$13,906
Based on 2 listings across 2 marketplaces

Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 28.25ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

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Annual Maintenance
$1.3K – $3.3K
Hull, rigging, sails, engine service
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

1 reported issues across 1 systems for the TWISTER 28 (HOLMAN), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

1 critical
Rigging1

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