Twist- European American Lobster yacht

[South Shore Boatworks]

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

 

[sailor of fortune]

Very Nice. Long and lean.

 

[tunamojo]

OK, Thats very cool !!!!

 

[WoundUpMarine]

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.

 

[South Shore Boatworks]

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.

 

[WoundUpMarine]

thats awesome! have any pictures of the hinges or of the tailgate up?

 

[Bob Turcotte]

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.

 

[albin35]

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.

 

[South Shore Boatworks]

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

 

[jnoon]

Nice work! Very impressive.

 

[jsakovits]

great work

Nice job. Great work

 

[pyrofan]

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.

 

[mattinri]

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.

 

[Stinkpot]

It's refreshing to see that a European will have to also carry around two sets of wrenches & sockets! :lol:

Gorgeous vessel; beautiful job!

 

[MDI45]

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.

Wow....what beautiful work...I have to admit I too..have not looked at the sponsors forums

 

[El Mar]

Wow....what beautiful work...I have to admit I too..have not looked at the sponsors forums

Click on the new posts tab at the top and you will see all posts since your last visit. Just an FYI.

 

[MDI45]

Click on the new posts tab at the top and you will see all posts since your last visit. Just an FYI.

Thanks Brian....

 

[South Shore Boatworks]

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.

 

[Blitzen]

She is back in the water and looks beautiful.

 

[Bob Turcotte]

"Kawka"

What a beautiful boat world class craftsmenship!!!!