Twister Class Association: Sale of Boats

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:

For Sale "Hiner "
Summary	Composite Twister built at Uphams in 1969
Presently lying:	Weymouth
Builder:	Uphams
Year built:	1969
Sail No:	961Y
Construction:	Composite
Rig details	Gold anodised mast, boom and spinnaker pole Furling headsail but inner forestay fitted
Sail wardrobe	Main (3 reefs, triple stitched seams 150% Furling genoa No 2/3 and stormjib for hanking on to inner forestay Hood Spinaker
Engine	Yanmar 1GM 10, deep sea seal fitted
Fuel Capacity	40 litres - two tanks
Electrics	Adverc battery management system Sterling battery charger
Anchors, chains and warps	28 lb CQR 10 m 8mm chain + 50 m Anchorplait warp Spare 12 m 3/8 chain + 40m 20mm Anchorplait warp 24" folding Fisherman anchor + 1/8 chain
Instruments & electronics	Autohelm 2000 + remote B&G Harrier, Hecta, Homer (all working) Clipper LOG & Echosounder in cockpit Simrad R 68d VHF/DSC radio Alinco 70HF/MF Transmitter/Receiver Insulated backstay Aerial Tuning Unit Navtex Target Pro Garmin 12XL GPS
Accommodation layout	Two berths saloon, two berths forward
General inventory items	Haslar Wind Vane Bombard AX1 Inflatable (good condition) Avon Redcrest inflatable small fibreglass dinghy Honda 2.3 HP four stroke outboard Cradle Winter covers
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

For Sale "Passim "
Summary	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.
Presently lying:	Muirtown Basin, Inverness
Builder:	Uphams/Tylers
Year built:	1968
Sail No:	-
Construction:	GRP/Composite
Rig details	Gold anodised mast and spars New standing and running rigging 2005
Sail wardrobe	Mainsail Furling genoa Spinaker Storm trisail Storm jib
Engine	Beta BZ482 13.5HP installed 2002
Fuel Capacity	25litre
Electrics	2 batteries
Anchors, chains and warps	35lb CQR 35lb Danforth kedge 35m chain 25m nylon anchor warp Numerous mooring warps etc
Instruments & electronics	VHF Echo sounder Log GPS Navtex Autopilot DVD/radio/MP3 player
Accommodation layout	2 berths for'd 2 berths in saloon
General inventory items	Avon dinghy Liferaft Wind vane steering
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

For Sale "Arran Comrade "
Summary	A much admired Clyde-based boat with a Banff to Stavanger race to its credit by a previous owner.
Presently lying:	Ardrossan, Clyde, Scotland
Builder:	Uphams/Tyler
Year built:	1972
Sail No:	1749C
Construction:	GRP
Rig details	Gold anodised mast and spars by SS Spars All standing rigging and bottlescrews renewed 2004 New lifelines (2004)
Sail wardrobe	Slab reefing main, furling genoa and storm jib by Gowen Sails Heavy spinnaker by Saturn Sails Light spinnaker by Pryde Sails Easydrop mainsail cover (2004) by Saturn Sails
Engine	3 cylinder Beta BD662 17hp (new gearbox and starter 2004)
Fuel Capacity	15 gallons
Electrics	3 batteries with Mobitronics battery management system (2004)
Anchors, chains and warps	Delta anchor with 30m chain and 30m multiplait (2004) Bruce kedge anchor with 10m chain and 30m multiplait SL Anchorman manual windlass (2004) All necessary warps and ropes
Instruments & electronics	Raymarine ST60 wind and tri-data (2004) Raymarine ST2000 tiller pilot (2004) with remote hand controller (for steering from under the sprayhood!) Garmin 128 GPS Silva 10 DSC VHF (2004) linked to GPS Clock and barometer (2004)
Accommodation layout	4 berths - all upholstery and cushions renewed (2004) One quarter berth (usually used for stowage) Mikuni diesel heater with 2 outlets (2004)
General inventory items	New sprayhood and dodgers (2004) by Saturn Sails Gas installation on rear deck to satisfy insurance company (also gas alarm and bubblier safety check) New Plastimo Neptune cooker (2004) with flame-failure safety burners New Jabsco toilet (2004)
Other details	Owner looking for a bigger boat to accommodate growing number of grandchildren. Very reluctant sale!
Sale price	£23,500 o.n.o.
	For further details please contact George Davidson by email at gydavidson@sky.com or by phone on 01896 830419
	Listed: November 2007 (updated April 2008)

For Sale "Moonshot"
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
Presently lying:	Mylor Yacht Harbour
Builder:	Uphams
Year built:	1969
Sail No:
Construction:	GRP/Composite
Rig details	Sparlight aluminium mast and boom Stainless steel rigging 2001 Roller boom Plastimo headsail furling gear
Sail wardrobe	Main Crusader 1995 Genoa Crusader 2000 Spinnaker and other sails
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	CQR anchor and 20m of 3/8chain Danforth kedge
Instruments & electronics	Sestral compass B&G echo sounder B&G log/speed B&G VHF radio Alpelco GPS Tillerpoint autohelm
Accommodation layout	Sleeps 5 in forward cabin and saloon
General inventory items	Flavel 2 burner stove and grill Simpson and lawrance toilet Eberspacher diesel heater
Other details	Mooring available in Mylor Cornwall until the end of the season
Sale price	£21,950
	For further details please contact Chris Hollis by phone on 01872 864159, or by email at chrishollis@btinternet.com
	Listed: July, 2007

For Sale "Moonspinner "
Summary	Last survey 2002. A very satisfactory boat for cruising / racing. Pictured in frontispiece of the Twister Class Association magazine winter 2006.
Presently lying	Gosport
Builder:	Uphams/Tylers
Year built:	1967
Sail No:	532Y
Construction:	GRP/Composite
Rig details	Masthead sloop
Sail wardrobe	Furling genoa slab reefed main Spinnaker and cruising chute
Engine	Yanmar 2 GM 20
Fuel Capacity
Electrics	2 x 12 volt batteries
Anchors, chains and warps	Main studland type 30 metres 5/8 galvanised chain 2 further anchors and warps
Instruments & electronics	Bidata logechosounder Garmin GPS Euro marine VHF Radio receiver
Accommodation layout	Original 4 berths, roomy chart table
General inventory items	Full
Other details	Like all Twisters, sails like a witch!
Sale price	£20,000
	For further details please contact Mr Dr Jim Richardson by email at maggier529@aol.com or by phone on 01256 850345.
	Listed: May 2007

For Sale "Draig-Y-Mor "
Summary	Built by Uphams in 1971. All G.R.P., but "Teak Effect" paint job on coachroof sides and coamings. White hull, pale blue decks and cabin top. Blue boot-top, red anti-fouling. Epoxy treated.
Presently lying	Whitehaven, Cumbria
Builder:	Uphams/Tylers
Year built:	1971 (Registered)
Sail No:	1643Y
Construction:	GRP
Rig details	Aluminium & Stainless Steel Rotostay, slab reefing of mainsail
Sail wardrobe	Fully battened mainsail, 2006. Reefing genoa 2006 Storm jib, yankee and spinnakers
Engine	Yanmar 2QM 15 H.P
Fuel Capacity	6 gallons
Electrics	2 x 85 A.H. Batteries, 2006
Anchors, chains and warps	Delta 25lb & 70m chain with winch 35lb Brugel Storm with warp and chain
Instruments & electronics	Furuno G.P. 31 Simrad RT 1400 V.H.F. Compass Echo Sounder Stowe Log Radio
Accommodation layout	2 Saloon berths 1 (originally 2) forward berth Cabin Heater Baby Blake
General inventory items	Auto-Steer trim-tab windvane steering Also, Ratheon 1000 + Tiller Pilot
Other details	Equipped for single handed sailing around the Irish Coast & Western Isles of Scotland Legs & cradle All bills for last 10 years Additional details by post
Sale price	£23,000
	For further details please contact John Curtis by phone on 01450 860 635.
	Listed: April 2007

For Sale "Constance of Menai "
Summary	Constance is an all GRP Twister built in 1977. She is in good condition and has had an extensive refit over the past three years. This includes all electronics and communication equipment, standing rigging, heads, cooker, windlass and anchor chain and many other improvements.
Presently lying:	Constance is ashore at Dartmouth, Devon
Builder:	Tyler
Year built:	1977
Sail No:
Construction:	GRP
Rig details	Gold anodised mast (original), more recent kemp boom Standing and running rigging 2006 including demountable inner forestay
Sail wardrobe	Gowan main, roller genoa, hank-on working jib and storm jib Main is old but good ,genoa fair (UV strip weathered), working and storm jib excellent Spare roller genoa and tan main Spinnaker
Engine	Yanmar 2gm20, 1984, 840hrs new alternator and smart controller 2005
Fuel Capacity	40 litres
Electrics	Much work done 2005-6 including new 105Ah domestic and engine batteries Sterling smart alternator controller Fuse board Mast rewire Lopolight LED tricolour/anchor light (2006)
Anchors, chains and warps	35lb CQR on 50m calibrated chain (2006) Lofrans Royal windlass (2006) 25 lb plough kedge with chain and rope rode
Instruments & electronics	Navman 3000 series Speed/log, depth (x2 with bronze transducer each side), analogue wind, all new 2006 Navman 5600 colour chart plotter (2005) with charts Nasa dual frequency navtex (2005) Nasa AIS (2005) Navman 7100 dsc vhf
Accommodation layout	5 berth layout with pilot berth running from chrt table on port side Lavac heads (2005)
General inventory items	Fenders warps, cockpit cushions Origo 3000 spirit stove Built-in water tank and additional 100litre bag under starboard saloon berth Autohelm 1000 ST tiller pilot Unisolar 32W flexible solar panel
Other details
Sale price	£20,500
	For further details please contact David Atkinson by email at corriebay@gmail.com or by phone on 07866 727409
	Listed: January 2007

For Sale PART SHARE in "Brigand Chief"
Summary	Brigand Chief is a composite Twister and was originally built in 1964. A program of extensive renovations between 1994 and 1997 included much new woodwork, a new engine and new spars and sails. Since then she has been well maintained and is a well-known and much admired boat. She is moored in Dale in Pembrokeshire, which is only 2 hours from Cardiff. Dale is well located for trips to Ireland, Cornwall and the west coast of Scotland, whilst also offering interesting local cruising grounds. It is also a very economical location! I have owned and sailed Brigand Chief since 1991 and during that time have competed in several two-handed racing series in the Solent, taken part in Classic events in England and France and I currently race successfully in local regattas from time to time. I have also cruised in the West Country, the East of England, France and Ireland. The second owner could have the use of the boat on most weekends since I sail largely during the week. The part-share could take a number of forms - it could simply be a financial boat share, or there could be an element of joint sailing, or a mixture of both.
Presently lying:	Dale, Pembrokeshire
Builder:	Tyler Hull, Uphams finished
Year built:	1964, launched 1965
Sail No:	345Y
Construction:	GRP/Composite
Rig details	New Selden mast, boom, rod kicker, and mast mounted telescopic spinnaker pole 1995 Inner detachable forestay Schaeffer Roller Reefing 1997 Harken 40ST Chrome winches new 1995; Three halyard winches new 1995
Sail wardrobe	Fully battened main 1996 (Kemps) Tri radial 2CL laminate rolling genoa 1997 (Kemps) 116% furling genoa 1995 (Kemps) 98% Yankee for inner forestay Large downwind spinnaker (approx 2000) Star cut spinnaker 1966 (but still very good for beam reaching)
Engine	Yanmar 1GM 1995 3:1 gearbox, 3 bladed prop Yanmar Control Panel
Fuel Capacity	approx 10 gallons: purpose built polypropylene tank
Electrics	Renewed completely 1995 extensive switch panel 240 volt rcd and 13 amp socket. 1x100amp hr. 1x 85amp hour batteries
Anchors, chains and warps	20lb. Delta anchor 10 lb. Fortress anchor approx 150ft. 5/16 chain
Instruments & electronics	Brookes and Gatehouse Focus - depth, log, wind (analogue and digital), Nav table repeater. New 1995 Icom VHF
Accommodation layout	Uphams fitted ½ Admiralty size chart table 2 saloon berths two burner Super Mariner gas cooker stainless steel sink with pressurised water supply Forepeak with two berths 2 hanging wet lockers Jabsco sea toilet
General inventory items	Tillerpilot Up to date flares Self inflating danbuoy sprayhood
Other details	Last surveyed May 2003: no problems
Sale price	By Negotiation/Discussion
	For further details please contact Peter Royle by phone on 01646 63697 or by email at orlandon@tiscali.co.uk
	Listed: June 2006

For Sale "Bandit of Mersea"
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.
Presently lying:	Suffolk Yacht Harbour , Levington
Builder:	Cardnells of Maylandsea
Year built:	1964
Sail No:	288Y
Construction:	Wood
Rig details	Bermudan sloop
Sail wardrobe	Heavy duty sails made by Parker Sails Main and furling genoa Profurl system Two spinnakers Very good condition
Engine	Beta marine BZ482 diesel 13.5hp New Aug 2004
Fuel Capacity
Electrics
Anchors, chains and warps	CQR.5 fathoms chain, warps, kedge
Instruments & electronics	Raytheon SL72 Radar August 2000 Depth sounder VHFradio
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	£18,000
	For further details please contact David Kiddle by email at david.kiddle@fsmail.net or by phone on 01621 890108.
	Listed: September 2005

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