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MOONSHOT - Twister 28 (Kim Holman)

Possibly the best equipped Twister of them all! Moonshot is a 1969 composite Twister in excellent condi-tion and exceptionally well fitted out for extended cruising. Wonderful under sail, and a first-class sea-boat, the Twister was designed by Kim Holman who regarded it as his best-ever creation. With an abun-dance of teak both internally and externally, Moonshot is a very pretty yacht that invariably turns heads wherever she goes.

Her present owners have lavished love and care on this yacht for the last 13 years and only now have been forced to sell her as her 86-year-old skipper has become increasingly infirm. Even this year (2024), Moonshot has acquired a new set of sails (the old ones have been serviced and are still in their bags as returned from the sailmaker), a new stackpak, new sprayhood and new clear-view Onwa plotter with AIS transponder. The wonderful SeaFeather windvane (which has enabled her elderly owners to voyage cross-Channel and down the west coast of France), has this year been completely rebuilt by the original design-er, Paul Dolton. Moonshot’s extended cruising capability has been further enhanced by the installation of 2X100 Lithium domestic batteries which are supplied by a Rutland 913 wind generator through the latest Marlec HDMi controller. This system enables Moonshot to make voyages of a week or more without re-course to engine charging or shore-power. The fridge is left permanently on, and can produce ice for the occasional gin and tonic when required.

Moonshot’s hull is GRP with teak coachroof and cockpit (rebuilt 2021). For antifouling ashore she has easily fitted legs. Her hull is professionally epoxied below the waterline.

Moonshot’s engine was replaced in 2015 with a new Beta 20 motor, which is serviced annually and gives no trouble. It has 750 hours on the clock. On the rare occasions when Moonshot is totally becalmed the engine pushes her along at nearly 5 knots with only about 1800 revs to keep the noise at a comfortable level. Under power, the batteries are charged by a Sterling B to B charger set to give up to 20 amps output on bulk charge if required.

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MECHANICAL 2015 Beta 20HP Inboard Diesel Engine on Shaft Annually serviced

TANKAGE
50L Fuel Tank 100 L Water tank

ELECTRICAL 2 x 12V 100ah LifePo4 Lithium Batteries, charged by Rutland 209 wind generator/Sterling B2B charger/shorepower
1X12V engine battery
HDMi controller for Rutland. (Input for Solar available)
Separate controller for additional solar (if fitted) NB Solar was to be our next project. 1X12V Socket (cigar)
1X high wattage socket for charging lithium from shorepower/dinghy inflator etv.
Multiple USB outlets
240V connection to shore-power with lead
Multiple 240V outlets
Inverter (600W)

NAVIGATION Compass Chronometer and Barometer
Thermometer
Weather station DSC radio/VHF
Handheld portable VHF
Onwa plotter with AIS transponder and display Raymarine tri-data Raymarine Tillerpilot

SAFETY Electric Bilge Pump Manual Bilge Pump Navigation Lights
Deck Light Steaming Light
Masthead tricolour light (LED) Anchor Light (LED)

DECK GEAR Danforth Anchor and 30 m Chain with 25 m nylon warp spliced to chain
CQR kedge anchor with chain and warp Bow Anchor Roller Quick electric anchor windlass with wireless remote Blue Canvas Sprayhood (2023) S/S Pushpit and Pulpit S/S Guardrails Lines and Fenders

SAILS s/s wire Standing Rigging (2023) ½ battened mainsail (2024) with stackpack (2023) Genoa (2024) with UV Strip Slab Reefing
Spare (serviced) main and genoa
Spinnaker (with pole)
New halyards (2023)
New sheets (2024) 2 x Lewmar Sheet Winches
2 X Lewmar Spinnaker winches
2 X Halyard winches at mast with spinlock and downhaul.

DOMESTIC Cockpit rebuilt 2021 with teak facing. Tiller Steering, Lockers to Port and Starboard Central Companionway: Steps down to Saloon. Galley to Starboard (Sink, Origo 2 burner Hob).
Seating/Berths to Port and Starboard (foam replaced), Dining Table (stows away forward). Wooden head-linings. Chart Table to Port Forecabin: V-Berth and In-Fill to convert to double Cushions replaced (2015), stowage below. Heads to starboard: Jabsco Sea Toilet, washbasin with pressurised h&c 2 X hanging lockers to Port. Doors fore and aft of heads compartment give complete privacy from forecabin and saloon.

LOCATION
Moonshot is currently on a swinging mooring at Falmouth, but is due to be lifted out by Falmouth Boat Yard at the end of October where she will be placed under her winter canvas on Rustler’s hard.

Specifications
Vessel type: Sailing Yacht
Designer: Kim Holman
Make: Twister
Model: 28
Constructed: 1969
Engine model: Beta
Engine power: 20
Engine hours: 750
Fuel type: Diesel
Drive type: Shaft drive
Length over all: 8.53m
Hull material: Glass Fibre
Hull colour: White
Keel type: Full Keel
Displacement: 4.5 tons

General Information (AI generated)

The Twister 28 is a small sailing yacht known for its robust design, good sailing performance, and versatili-ty. It was originally designed in the 1960s by the British naval architect C.R. (Kim) Holman. The boat is typ-ically around 28 feet in length (hence the name) and has a long keel, which makes it highly stable and -suited for offshore cruising.
Key characteristics of the Twister 28 include:
Length: Around 28 feet (approximately 8.5 meters)
Hull type: Long keel with a traditional, classic design
Construction: Initially built in wood but later models were made in fiberglass, contributing to its durability and low maintenance.
Handling: Known for its excellent seakeeping abilities and maneuverability, even in challenging conditions.
Sailors appreciate the Twister 28 for its reliability, especially in offshore conditions, and it has a reputation for being capable of handling long-distance cruising. Despite its relatively small size by modern standards, it is regarded as a solid and capable boat for serious sailors.

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Beta 20 replaced 2015

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