Twister 28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Kim Holman·1964 – 1983·~200 hulls·Uphams/Tyler
Twister 28 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
28.25' · 8.61 m
Displ.
9,968 lbs · 4,521 kg
First year
1964

The Twister 28 is widely regarded as one of the most successful small offshore cruisers ever designed, a masterpiece from the board of naval architect Kim Holman. Originally conceived in 1963, the design’s reputation was cemented when Holman’s own boat, Twister of Mersea, dominated the East Coast racing circuit. While the design began as a bespoke wooden build at the J.W. & A. Upham yard in Brixham, its success necessitated a transition to semiproduction construction. This evolution saw the Twister move from traditional clinker or carvel wooden hulls to a "composite" construction—featuring a GRP hull molded by the Tyler Boat Company with wooden decks and coachroofs finished by Upham—and eventually to the full GRP Mk II version. This vessel represents the pinnacle of the "English Folkboat" evolution, offering a more powerful, spacious, and seaworthy alternative to its predecessors while maintaining the timeless aesthetics of a traditional longkeeled yacht.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 15,380
Ask, not sold · 24 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
9
24 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-4.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United Kingdom (100.0%)

Recent Listings

14 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Twister 28 listings span 1 country. United Kingdom leads with 24 listings

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

24 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 15,380249100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Sadler 2928.42'$ 17,4375937
Twister 28You are here$ 15,380249
Friendship 2828.54'$ 14,7762413
Colvic Countess 2828'$ 13,128229
Cape Dory 2828.1'$ 17,500168
Herreshoff H-2826.94'$ 13,546134
Sabre 28-228.42'$ 14,000124
Saffier 2828.18'$ 43,049125
Shannon 2828'$ 42,000102
Jeanneau First 2828.21'$ 11,577105

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Twister 28 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Twister 28 over the past 12 months is $15,380. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Twister 28 sailboats are for sale?+
9 Twister 28 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 24 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Twister 28 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Twister 28 has decreased by 4.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Twister 28 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Twister 28 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (100.0%).
05Do Twister 28 listings get price reductions?+
About 11% of Twister 28 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 6.5% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Twister 28?+
Comparable models include Sadler 29, Friendship 28, Colvic Countess 28. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.