Twister 28 for sale (1972) in Birdham Pool, United Kingdom

1972 Twister 28, sloop rig, long keel, with Vetus 15hp inboard diesel engine. ‘Aastrea’ is a very smart boat, with a lovely traditional interior and beautiful woodwork. Benefitting from 2021 standing rigging and new Westway sails, never used. Matching new canvas work. Sleeps 4 in the forward cabin and saloon. Diesel heating for year-round stays. Been ashore since October 2024, and for sale due to owner’s lack of time. Available to view by appointment at Birdham Pool Marina.

Hull and Deck 

• GRP construction (built by Tylers, 1972)

• Encapsulated ballast, long keel

• Deck stepped mast

• Tiller steering

• 2 Anchors, chain

• Manual windlass

• Guardwires and stanchions

• Boat hook

• Cockpit table

• Forward hatch

• 2 Cockpit lockers

• Saloon table on bracket, movable to cockpit

• Warps and fenders

• Antifouled October 2024, been out of the water since

• Manual bilge pump

Engine and electrical

• Vetus/Mitsubishi 15hp (L2E) inboard diesel engine (2017)

• 40L stainless steel fuel tank

• 2 blade bronze propeller

• 2 150ah batteries, new 2024

• Shore power

• Mains battery charger

• Alternator charging

Accommodation

• 4 berths in forward cabin and saloon (double forward, two singles in saloon)

• Saloon quarter berth currently houses fridge, but could be used for 5^th berth

• 2 Lee cloths

• Blue upholstery (striped cushions not included)

• Diesel heating

• Saloon table on bracket, movable to cockpit

• Galley with sink, 2 burner alcohol stove, fridge (Vitrifrigo 12v, December 2022).

• Marine manual toilet 

• Hanging locker

Sails and spars

• Westaway main sail and genoa new 2022

• Lazyjacks sail cover

• Staysail with roller reefing

• Standing rigging replaced June 2021

• 4 winches (2 cockpit, 2 mast)

• Sprayhood - new

• Dodgers - new

• Tall cockpit cover on stainless steel frame, zipped to spay hood – new. 

Navigation equipment

• Chart plotter – Garmin GPS Map 550

• Log/speed

• Depth

• Tiller Pilot x 2

• Icom VHF

• Stereo

• Compass

• Nav lights

Other Equipment

• Avon dinghy and oars available if required

Disclaimer

In this case we are acting as Brokers only. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective Buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at his own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part. Life-saving appliances do not form part of the inventory and it is for the buyer to ensure they are in date and suitable for their purposes.