Twister 28


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.

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Main features


Model Twister 28
Length 28.25 ft
Beam 8.08 ft
Draft 5 ft
Country United Kingdom (Europe)
Estimated price $ 0 ??

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Ratios


Sail area / displ. 12.06
Ballast / displ. 46.43 %
Displ. / length 447.76
Comfort ratio 40.49
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

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