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Holman Twister 28: dark blue hull with 'Pareo' on the bow and varnished coachroof, afloat in a marina
Holman Twister 28: cream-painted coachroof with varnished teak hatch and toerails, looking forward from the cockpit
Holman Twister 28: under sail at sea with cream mainsail and headsail and wooden running pole set
Holman Twister 28: saloon looking forward with blue bench berths, varnished joinery and central drop-leaf table
Holman Twister 28: saloon with blue cushioned settees either side of a varnished fixed dining table
Holman Twister 28: port saloon berth with blue cushion beside the varnished table leaf
Holman Twister 28: starboard saloon bench with blue cushion, white hull lining and mahogany trim
Holman Twister 28: varnished locker doors and stainless steel paraffin lamp on a white bulkhead
Holman Twister 28: interior looking aft from the forepeak through the saloon to the companionway
Holman Twister 28: galley to port with stainless sink and two-burner paraffin hob with kettle
Holman Twister 28: galley with paraffin hob, sink and storage cupboard below, beside a blue berth
Holman Twister 28: chart table with white top, varnished surround and instruments mounted above
Holman Twister 28: stainless steel paraffin cabin heater fitted low beside a saloon berth
Holman Twister 28: doorway through to the foc'sle showing the sea toilet and stowed sail bag
Holman Twister 28: foc'sle used for sail storage with sail bags, ropes and anchor chain
Holman Twister 28: sea toilet in the foc'sle with white pipework against the hull
Holman Twister 28: varnished mahogany cabin side with rectangular portlights along the saloon
Holman Twister 28: white-painted frames and hull interior with mahogany trim along the edge
Holman Twister 28: quarter berth with blue cushion and stowed gear beneath the cockpit
Holman Twister 28: quarter berth with blue cushions under the side deck and white hull lining
Holman Twister 28: companionway steps on the removable engine casing with varnished woodwork
Holman Twister 28: engine casing opened at the companionway showing the engine top and stowage
Holman Twister 28: engine bay with casing removed, compact diesel engine at the foot of the companionway
Holman Twister 28: close view of the two-cylinder diesel engine with red fuel line
Holman Twister 28: sailing to windward with cream sails, running pole out and laid teak side deck
Holman Twister 28: varnished cockpit with high coamings and slatted sole, on the hard
Holman Twister 28: cockpit and open companionway with varnished teak coamings and winches
Holman Twister 28: coachroof and side decks looking forward, with varnished teak hatch
Holman Twister 28: laid teak foredeck with varnished forehatch and stainless pulpit
Holman Twister 28: foredeck with anchor on laid teak decking ahead of the forehatch
Holman Twister 28: bow with samson post, twin bow rollers and stainless pulpit
Holman Twister 28: foredeck looking forward with teak hatch, samson post and pulpit
Holman Twister 28: dark blue hull and varnished coachroof ashore in a boatyard
Holman Twister 28: varnished cockpit coaming with plated winch beside the teak side deck
Holman Twister 28: side deck with wooden spar and oar stowed along the coachroof
Holman Twister 28: re-plated chrome winch on the cockpit coaming
Holman Twister 28: deck fittings with chain running through a chrome chainpipe on teak deck
Holman Twister 28: varnished teak coachroof end with oval bronze-framed portlight
Holman Twister 28: full profile ashore on a four-leg cradle showing long keel and copper coating
Holman Twister 28: copper-coated underwater hull and keel supported on the transportable cradle
Holman Twister 28: dark blue hull ashore on stands, bow view showing worn antifouling below a gold boot stripe
Used

Holman Twister 28

Troon Yacht Haven
£27,500
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Finance from £258.68 a month 15.8% APR representative · 40% deposit · 120 months See the representative example
  • Length 27ft 8in
  • Type Cruising Yacht
  • Cabins 1
  • Year 1964

Overview

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.

Specification

The boat

Make
Holman
Model
Twister 28
Year
1964
Condition
Used
Designer
Holman

Dimensions

Length overall
27ft 8in
Beam
8ft 1in
Max draft
5ft

Accommodation

Cabins
1
Heads
1
Berths
4

Engine and build

Engines
Yanmar 2YM15 14hp
Fuel
Diesel
Hull construction
Wood
Keel
Long keel

Listing

Lying
Troon Yacht Haven
Reference
8469

Full details

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
Mechanical and rigging

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
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

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.

  • Yacht Leg and Cradle Co four arm transportable cradle, 2019, included
  • 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 !

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Finance

Representative example
£258.68 a month
15.8%APR representative
Cash price
£27,500
Deposit (40%)
£11,000.00
Total amount of credit
£16,500.00
Duration
10 years
Repayments
120 monthly payments of £258.68
Fees (estimated)
£330.00
Total amount payable (inc. deposit)
£42,371.60
Fixed rate of interest (indicative)
14.25%
Representative APR
15.8%
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Indicative figures from Promarine Finance's calculator on 26 October 2026, based on a 40% deposit and a 10-year term. Finance is subject to status and the lender's approval, and rates may change.

Promarine Finance Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 810007) and is a lender, not a broker. Registered in England and Wales (03879475) at The Boar Shed, Shirlheath, Kingsland, Leominster, HR6 9RJ.

YACHTS.CO INTERNATIONAL LTD is a broker not a lender and is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority with FRN 655837. YACHTS.CO INTERNATIONAL LTD will not charge you any fee for this service as we will receive payment by way of fees direct from PROMARINE FINANCE. The amount of the fees we receive from PROMARINE FINANCE does not vary depending on the features of the loan and this payment does not affect the amount payable under the terms of the loan agreement.

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