Twister 28

5 / 28 - score 66%

The Twister 28 is a 28.25ft masthead sloop designed by Kim Holman and built in wood or fiberglass by Tyler Boat Co. Ltd. (UK) between 1964 and 1983.

200 units have been built.

The Twister 28 is a very heavy sailboat which is under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat.

This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.

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Main features 73%

Model	Twister 28
Length	28.25 ft (67%)	the closest to 29.20 ft
Beam	8.08 ft (79%)	the closest to 7.92 ft
Draft	5 ft
Country	United Kingdom (Europe)
Estimated price	$ 0		??

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Ratios 51%

Sail area / displ.	12.06
Ballast / displ.	46.43 %
Displ. / length	447.76
Comfort ratio	40.49 (51%)	the closest to 38.71
Capsize	1.50

Hull

Hull type	Monohull long keel with transom hung rudder
Construction	Wood or fiberglass
Waterline length	21.50 ft
Maximum draft	5 ft
Displacement	9968 lbs
Ballast	4628 lbs
Hull speed	6.21 knots

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Rigging

Rigging	Masthead Sloop
Sail area (100%)	348 sq.ft
Air draft	0 ft	??
Sail area fore	187 sq.ft
Sail area main	161.25 sq.ft
I	34 ft
J	11 ft
P	30 ft
E	10.75 ft

Engine

Nb engines	1
Total power	0 HP
Fuel capacity	0 gals

Accommodations

Water capacity	0 gals
Headroom	0 ft
Nb of cabins	0
Nb of berths	0
Nb heads	0

Builder data

Builder	Tyler Boat Co. Ltd. (UK)
Designer	Kim Holman
First built	1964
Last built	1983
Number built	200