Boat & Equipment Sales
If you need a ‘U’ shaped dinette, en-suite facilities and 10 berths read no further.
See what Twisters are currently for sale. You can now list your Twister for sale (NB, a charge applies) by using our online sales listing form. [The sales listing forms will open in a new browser window]
If you're looking for equipment for sale then try looking on our dicussion board.
If you are seeking a real ‘Classic’ that is guaranteed to turn heads, sails like a witch, is easily handled and will look after you in a blow then read on:
Wooden Twisters
The first Twisters were all built in wood and there were variations in that whilst nearly all had straight coachroofs there was the odd low doghouse as well.
Most have stood the test of time very well and the traditional wooden interior has an atmosphere that is quite special.
If you are thinking of buying then the best advice is to engage a surveyor who specialises in wooden yachts.
GRP Twisters
All the mouldings were made by the Tyler Boat Company. Tyler’s were one of the pioneers of GRP construction and very well regarded in their field.
In the early days of GRP construction there was no such thing as building down to a price or weight. This certainly resulted in all Twisters being very strongly built; as a result of which they have stood up well to the test of time.
Tylers hulls do not seem to have been particularly prone to osmosis and only one really bad case has ever come to our notice. But do remember that any surveyor, being mindful of his indemnity insurance, will probably manage to find some trace somewhere! The majority of boats will have been epoxied by now anyway.
Whilst the hull and deck mouldings are particularly robust occasional problems have occurred with rudders either where water has got in or where there may be signs of the two halves of the moulding separating in the area of the stock.. Both problems are soluble rather than terminal!
Mast steps
The original Uphams completed yachts utilised a very adequate deck mounted fabricated steel mast step to span the two main bulkheads and spread the load.
A few home builders and professional yards underestimated the loads involved and did not make adequate provision. Most should have been sorted by now but if there isn’t an adequate looking mast step check for deformation.
Composite Twisters
Composite yachts, where the coachroof and cockpit were constructed in timber, are arguably the best looking but they need to be maintained. Check for signs of leakage which if left will lead to rot and expensive repairs.
Engines
Most early Twisters were fitted with petrol engines (no problem if properly maintained and operated) but virtually all have been re-powered with diesels in the 10-20hp range.
Gas installation in the galley
Original gas installations with the bottle in the galley locker are a no-no as far as insurers are concerned and again most boats have been retro-fitted to acceptable standards.
Good Hunting!
Twisters for Sale
We'll be listing Twisters for sale by association members on this page, so check back regularly to see what's available. Currently available are:
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| Presently lying: | Cardiff |
| Builder: | Moulded by Tylers in 1969 and fitted out by James Pollock, Faversham |
| Year built: | 1969/70 |
| Sail No: | 981Y |
| Construction: | GRP |
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| Sail wardrobe |
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| Engine | Beta marine BD772 three cylinder diesel |
| Fuel Capacity | Approx 40 litres, s/steel tank |
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| Anchors, chains and warps |
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| Instruments & electronics |
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| Other details | Standing rigging renewed winter 2008/9. Sprayhood and sailcover new spring 2009. |
| Sale price | £20,500 |
| For further details please contact Don Henley by email at donaldhenley@btinternet.com or by phone on 02920 628520 | |
| Listed: October 2009 |
An all GRP Twister well maintained and updated| Summary |
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| Presently lying: | Ashore Emsworth Yachtharbour |
| Builder: | Uphams, Brixham |
| Year built: | 1968 |
| Sail No: | K6730 |
| Construction: | GRP/Composite |
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| Engine | Yanmar GM20 (1990) 450 hours approx |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 litres |
| Electrics | 2 x 80a batteries (2001) |
| Anchors, chains and warps |
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| Other details | Epoxied and painted 2000. Cockpit rebuilt 1999 |
| Sale price | £14,995 |
| For further details please contact Barry Hodgson by email at sue.f.clark@btinternet.com or by phone on 07803 002386 | |
| Listed: September 2009 |
Nice example of a composite Twister with much refurbishment and updating carried out in recent years.| Summary |  Composite Twister built at Uphams in 1969 |
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| Presently lying: | Weymouth |
| Builder: | Uphams |
| Year built: | 1969 |
| Sail No: | 961Y |
| Construction: | Composite |
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| Sail wardrobe |
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| Engine | Yanmar 1GM 10, deep sea seal fitted |
| Fuel Capacity | 40 litres - two tanks |
| Electrics |
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| Anchors, chains and warps |
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| Other details | Plastimo 4 man offshore+ liferaft (next service due 2009)Dan buoy + horseshoe , 2 x automatic lights |
| Sale price | £17,000 |
| For further details please contact Philip Walker by email at pmkw@dsl.pipex.com or by phone on +44 (0) 1305 259405 | |
| Listed: June 2008 |
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| Presently lying: | Muirtown Basin, Inverness |
| Builder: | Uphams/Tylers |
| Year built: | 1968 |
| Sail No: | - |
| Construction: | GRP/Composite |
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| Sail wardrobe |
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| Engine | Beta BZ482 13.5HP installed 2002 |
| Fuel Capacity | 25litre |
| Electrics | 2 batteries |
| Anchors, chains and warps |
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| Instruments & electronics |
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| Other details | - |
| Sale price | £19,500 |
| For further details please contact John Hambrey by email at john@hambreyconsulting.co.uk or by phone on 01997 420086 | |
| Listed: January 2008 |
Lovely example of a composite twister: fibreglass hull and deck, pitchpine cockpit and mahaganny/composite coachroof. Taylors paraffin cabin heater. New Beta BZ482 engine and new toilet 2002. New running and standing rigging, and new gas cooker+grill/installation 2006. | Summary | 
Classic composite Twister with beautiful varnished teak coach roof and cockpit, fitted out by Uphams.Epoxy treated in 1996 by Mylor yacht harbour survey 2006 |
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| Presently lying: | Mylor Yacht Harbour |
| Builder: | Uphams |
| Year built: | 1969 |
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| Construction: | GRP/Composite |
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| Sail wardrobe |
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| Engine | Volvo 2020 18hp diesel 1998 only 150hours use new propeller and shaft |
| Fuel Capacity | 13 gals in s/s tank |
| Electrics | 2 -12volt 85amp batteries |
| Anchors, chains and warps |
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| Instruments & electronics |
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| Accommodation layout | Sleeps 5 in forward cabin and saloon |
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| Other details | Mooring available in Mylor Cornwall until the end of the season |
| Sale price | £19,950 |
| For further details please contact Chris Hollis by phone on 01326 259940, or by email at chrishollis@btinternet.com | |
| Listed: July, 2007 |
| Summary | 
Last survey 2002. A very satisfactory boat for cruising / racing. Pictured in frontispiece of the Twister Class Association magazine winter 2006. |
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| Presently lying | Gosport |
| Builder: | Uphams/Tylers |
| Year built: | 1967 |
| Sail No: | 532Y |
| Construction: | GRP/Composite |
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| Sale price | £17,000 |
| For further details please contact Mr Dr Jim Richardson by email at maggier529@aol.com or by phone on 01256 850345. | |
| Listed: May 2007 |
| Summary | 
Same ownership for thirty years.EAOR champion boat in 1964 and still one of the fastest Twisters. Honduras mahogany on oak frames. Pitch pine below waterline. Teak fittings throughout. |
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| Presently lying: | Suffolk Yacht Harbour , Levington |
| Builder: | Cardnells of Maylandsea |
| Year built: | 1964 |
| Sail No: | 288Y |
| Construction: | Wood |
| Rig details | Bermudan sloop |
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| Accommodation layout | 4 berth plus pilot berth |
| General inventory items | Usual items all in good condition |
| Other details | She has been much loved |
| Sale price | £14,000 o.n.o. |
| For further details please contact David Kiddle by email at david.kiddle@fsmail.net or by phone on 01621 890108. | |
Listed: September 2005 |
SOLD
"Sea Lark"
£16,500
SOLD
"Helix"
£21,950
SOLD
"Constance of Menai"
£20,500
SOLD
"Arran Comrade"
£20,700
SOLD
"Twist Again"
£20,750
SOLD
"Hustler"
£19.950
SOLD
"Spoofer"
£19,500
SOLD
"Alope"
£18,500
SOLD
"Temeraire
£25,000
SOLD
"Gimmick"
£18,500
SOLD
"Tailtwister"
£20,500
SOLD
"ROMPA"
£16,000
SOLD
"Acrobat"
£25,000
SOLD
"Denarius"
£24,000
SOLD
"Aeolis"
£15,500
SOLD
"Mactwist"
£23,500
SOLD
"Brimble"
£22,500
SOLD
"Sueno"
£19,000
SOLD
"Hedhyu"
£21,500
SOLD
"Christy of Corfe"
£20,500
SOLD
"Wild Girl"
£22,000
SOLD
"Conundrum"
£19,500
SOLD
"Forerunner"
£26,000
SOLD
"Festival"
£14,500
SOLD
"Maeve"
£29,500
SOLD
"Texere"
£23,000
SOLD
"Jacobi"
£20,500
SOLD
"Marlin"
£26,500
SOLD
"Carousel"
£25,000
SOLD
"Osprey"
£16,000
SOLD
"Sea Urchin"
SOLD
"Bonegi"
£24,500
SOLD
"White Rose"
£21,500
SOLD
"HELIX"
£16,499
SOLD
“SUJU”
£22,500
SOLD
"CANTY"
£20,500
SOLD
"KERYLOS"
£23,250
SOLD
"RIALA"
£17500
If you want to put your Twister on the market and have it listed on this page, then please email yachtsales@twister.org.uk