33 Twister Racer
 

Is anyone farmiliar with twister boats? I have ran across this boat on boat trader a number of times and was curious about it. Seems to have S. florida style. I like it more the more i look at it but i think that the deck paint takes away from the style. Anyway if anyone knows anything about these boats i would love to learn about them.

Thanks

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/19...ister-97395709

Not familiar with the 33, but I had a friend with a 24 Twister, seemed to be a quality built boat. If it is the same company, I believe they were made in South Florida(Pompano).

Maybe i will give the guy a call and see what he knows. A couple of changes here and there and i think that could be a really sharp boat. I have no idea about the performace though. For the right price it could be a nice boat but i really don't want put money into a boat that no one is farmiliar with.

I couldnt see the pics on this comp. here at work, but it is at Aqua Toy Store, good people but sometimes their sales staff isnt too knowledgeable, especially about limited production stuff like this.

Contacted Aqua who is supposed to be putting me in touch with owner.
Addional link with larger pics

http://www.theaquatoystore.com/pre_o...R0&veh=1824101

Fitler,
Luxury Marine made both a 24 & 33 Twister. I had a 24 Twister and I will say it was a well built and solid boat, mind you it was very well maintained it's whole life. Get a Survey of the boat and just make sure it is ok. I was very happy with mine and wish I still had it.

Angel

Any ideas of where there mold came form? did they design there own 33? THe boat resembles a large magnum sport. anyone know anything about what they were made from?
build process? Reputation? Am i asking too much?
I will definatly have a survey completed if i get serious about this boat but at this point there are to many unknowns for me to give him anywhere near asking price.

Thanks for the replies.

I'm sure someone on OSO has the info on these boats.

Not a bad looking boat, but I would definitely suggest a survey as Angel said above.

The 33 Twister is the 33 Cary. Same as the Avanti(bootsie-Miami) or the Viper...etc...etc. Keep in mind that this is a 9-4 boat...not an 8-6. Most of these boats were built as center consoles... Add a 2' integrated platform and you have your choice of the Marlago(Jefferson) 35 or the Marlin 35 or the Contender 35... Stretch 3' and you have the Cigarette 36.. add another foot and you have the Midnight 37... all same origination.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for clarifying the bottom question. So this would be the same bottom as the 35 cafe racer(only shorter), correct? would expect pretty good rough water handling out of this boat then.

Nope. The Cafe was a narrower beam boat. the 36 and the others that were mentioned are wider beam.

I see. After doing more research on the other boats mentioned i have learned quite a bit. Anyone with info on Luxury Marine's build processes would be great but probably hard to come by. Does anyone remember them having a race boat in the early 90's?
Thanks

Yes... as the bottom goes... they all came from the 33. The only difference with the 8-6 boat is that midway up the freeboard there is a differential sheer.... it's that undeniable line that runs fore to aft down the side of every 8-6 boat... The result of a skill saw cut that removed the top half of the hull of a 9-4 to make the boat narrower. The bottom half remained the same. Hope this clears things up... clear as mud I'm sure.

Raul's nickname is Booty. I have hundreds of pics and pics of the Chapmans working on the plug.:angry-smiley-038:

Thanks for the correction Ray

N.P. but I spelled it in Spanglish:drink:

I'm sorry but what are you talking about? you have pic of chapmans working on the plug for the twister?

Anyway i got a call back from the people at Aqua and they didn't really get me any good information. I really just wanted to talk to the owners but they are making that difficult. The engines are original 502's making 400hp witch is weird since the descritption says 450hp. Drives are bravo's with no info on rebuild time. He said that they were recently painted and re-sealed but i could see that from the pics. Thinking of making an offer (pending survey and sea trial) for the boat less motors and drives. Aqua did say that the owner would consider selling without motors and drives. What to offer?

Considering there are name brand boats (ie better resale) available like this at the same price, I would be sure to buy that boat REALLY right

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o34998-en.html

I agree and thanks for the comprable.

we all built a version of the same hull, great riding hull but no speed demon.

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...at-show-2.html

How much for bare hull? are there any options. Is The white boat in the tread you attached is what the deck will look like? Not bad looking at all just not sure if this is what you are referenceing. You can pM me if you prefer

I stopped building them quiet a while ago.

Sorry i miss read you last post.

Comparing a classic 33 hull to the 32 fever(really a 27' boat) is a far reach.. sorry.

I was thinking the same thing, I like the Twister, but it may be a tad overpriced.

Think i will just offer like 12k with out motors or dirves. That is all it is worth to me. There will always be another boat i want so no piont obsessing or overpaying.

Am i way off with this number? is it to much? i have no idea.

I would stay closer to 10.... but you're close. Look at the "break-up" value.

T

32 Cary/32 Cigarette/36 Cigarette/40 Cigarette.

36 Cigarette with 1.5 Foot added at the transom = 37.5 Midnight Express Hull.

40 Performer was a 40 Cigarette.

looks like a Banana

and 20 assorted pops.

I cant believe I actually agreed with Todd

Thanks all i will keep you posted.

I'm also in shock. Kind of refreshing though.