Description

'Sniper' is a Kim Holman designed Twister. A fantastic small cruiser that is well mannered and fun to sail and just as handy coastal cruising as ocean crossing. With elegant lines they attract attention wherever they sail. Much fettled recently she present very well.


Viewing by appointment at our Levington Office (IP10 0LN) - 01473 659 681.

Specifications

Accommodation

The accommodation is light and airy, simply finished with painted bulkheads and rich varnished mahogany trim and offers a four five berths in two cabins. In the forecabin, V berth with stowage under. Opening hatch to deck. Heads compartment to starboard with a marine toilet and washbasin. Hanging locker opposite to port. In the saloon, two settee berths with stowage under and behind. Fold down saloon table. Galley to port with a two burner gimballed gas hob with grill. Stainless steel sink with hand pumped water supply. Coolbox. Opposite to starboard is the chart table with instruments. Blue upholstery throughout.

Construction

Built in 1968 to a design by Kim Holman. White painted Mahogany and Larch planking on oak frames. Copper fastened. Epoxy sheathed marine plywood deck with painted non-slip. Varnished mahogany superstructure. Long keel with cast iron ballast. Keel hung rudder. Tiller steering. Aft self draining cockpit. Keel bolts have been checked, cleaned and some replaced over the past 10 years. Last surveyed in 2014 with all recommendations done.

Equipment

25lb CQR anchor with approximately 50m chain (new chain)
Fisherman kedge anchor
Blue mainsail cover
Blue Sprayhood (Dolphin 2017)
Blue cockpit dodgers with name
Various warps and fenders

Navigation Equipment

Plastimo steering compass
Raymarine ST40 depth instrument
Stowe speed & log instrument
Standard Horizon DSC VHF
Garmin 128 GPS
Quark A024 AIS receiver
Autohelm AH80 autopilot
Various papercharts
Tricolour

Engine(s)

Located under the companionway, Yanmar 1GM10 single cylinder 8hp diesel engine, fitted new in 1990. Electric start. Direct cooled. Shaft drive to three bladed propeller. 40 litre stainless steel fuel tank. Single lever control. Engine was removed stripped and rebuilt by French marine in October 2022

Electrics

Two 12v 85Ah domestic batteries (2022)
One 12v 110Ah engine start battery (2w022)
Solar panel
Alternator charging
240 volt shorepower with battery charger

Safety Equipment

Two fire extinguishers
Fire Blanket
Co Detector
Jackstays
Cockpit harness points
Horseshoe lifebuoy
Manual bilge pump
Electric bilge pump
First aid kit
Radar reflector

Disclaimer

The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and 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 on our part.


General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owner s specific needs.