Twist- European American Lobster yacht

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Just starting to post pictures of the 1973 45' wooden lobsterboat that was designed and built by Donald Wilcox. We have been converting Twist into a modern cruising for a Swiss owner. When complete she will be homeported in Croatia. This boat is built to be CE European compliant . The new cabin is foam core composite construction. A Cat C-9 500 hp is installed. A Northern Lights generator provides 230v/50 hz power. Some unusual features include a 40 gph fresh water maker, European appliances , a hydraulically operated fiberglass folding transom tail gate/ swim platform. The large cockpit and seat boxes were requested by the owner. The teak sole will be laid in a few weeks The cabin windows and port lights are unusual but are in keeping with the original boat

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What kind of hinges were used for the folding transom and what kind of weight do you think it can hold, i like that idea.
 
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folding transom

The hinges are cast manganese bronze with a delrin sleeve. The pin itself is 1 1/4" dia. s/s. The fiberglass tail gate is 10' in length foam cored glass with web framing. We have loaded with over 1000 lb. with no deflection.
 
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thats awesome! have any pictures of the hinges or of the tailgate up?
 
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Latest visit to Twist

My latest visit to Twist was unbeilivable. The workman ship was some of the best I have ever had on one of my designs.To say I was BLOWN AWAY is an under statement. For the first few minuets I was speachless and if you know me is hard to do. Thanks Bob for making me look good.

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Hi Bob

Nice Work, Great looking Boat. Is it in a private yard or can anyone view it?

Michael

Angler's Kitchen Halifax. Seen you at Boat show on the Cape and in Portland ME.
 
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visit

Michael . Twist is in a private building but you are welcome to stop by.You can call me at (781)248-6446 to arrange a visit. Thanks Bob
 
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Bob,
My father would be proud to see how the boat he and I built forty one years ago looks like now.
Originally the HAZEL W III was built for musseling in Narragansett Bay, then in 2002 my younger brother and I took the mast, boom and winch out to make it more stable for lobstering. I can still visualize the look on my brothers face when I started to cut the transom out.
If I ever figure out how scan and download some pics, I have a few of it being built.

My brother and I will be up to see her soon. Job well done by you and your crew.

Al Wilcox

Bob, this thread should really be in the ..Downeast Projects and Boat Building..forum. I can't believe that you started this thread almost two months ago. I never look in the sponsors forum, and I believe most others don't also. Once again beautiful work.
 
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I agree with Mr. Wilcox. Beautiful boat to start with. Great workmanship and innovation on the rebuild. You should definitely post it in the boat building forum. There has been a lot of interest in the past in a tailgate transom in particular.
 
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It's refreshing to see that a European will have to also carry around two sets of wrenches & sockets! :lol:

Gorgeous vessel; beautiful job!
 
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pyrofan said:
Bob, this thread should really be in the ..Downeast Projects and Boat Building..forum. I can't believe that you started this thread almost two months ago. I never look in the sponsors forum, and I believe most others don't also. Once again beautiful work.
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Wow....what beautiful work...I have to admit I too..have not looked at the sponsors forums
 
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MDI45 said:
Wow....what beautiful work...I have to admit I too..have not looked at the sponsors forums
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Click on the new posts tab at the top and you will see all posts since your last visit. Just an FYI.
 
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Grand Lady Reborn- Hazel W.- Twist

Pyrofan has started posting pictures of the building process and use of The Hazel W. over 38 yrs- This is the wooden boat that we have been converting into lobster yacht Twist over the past couple of years. You can find it in the Boatbuilding/Projects section. The thread is Grand Lady Reborn. I will be posting pictures of our work. Twist has been successfully relaunched.
 
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