Revamped Take: This Sizzling Stunner! The Sunseeker Tomahawk 37 - The '80s Cool Reborn
High-Speed and Stylish Watercraft: Sunseeker Tomahawk 37 - "A vessel for exuding elegance and racing"
We're utterly smitten with the Sunseeker Tomahawk 37, ranking it an icy-cool 'positively Arctic' score from us, capturing the laid-back coolness of the late '80s. Introduced by Don Shead, a crack race boat designer, in 1989, this beauty carried the DNA of his successful vessels, sporting a deep-VEE hull with a 25-degree deadrise amidships and maintaining a razor-sharp 23-degree angle at the stern.
This quick-witted watercraft dazzles above the waterline, boasting a simple yet stunning design. Low, streamlined and slender, the stainless steel windscreen frame frames a captivating, curvaceous sweep. The radar arch jutting forward adds an edgy, alluring touch.
The no-frills layout is as straightforward as it is pleasing, featuring a large sunpad aft, enabling the deck to sit snugly in the boat ahead. There's a curved bench seat aft, followed by a helm and navigator seat on either side, further in.
Dive beneath the waterline, and you'll uncover a cozy double berth in the bow, ahead of a U-shaped seating arrangement and a compact galley situated opposite the heads. This boat isn't aimed at long-distance cruising; instead, it's all about looking sharper than the rest and setting new speed records.
At launch, the 330hp 7.4-liter V8 motors from Mercruiser or Volvo Penta were the crème de la crème choice, with their resonant engine growls reminiscent of two TVR Griffiths locked in a heated tug-of-war deep within a tunnel. During our tests with the 330hp Volvo petrols and duoprop sterndrives, we clocked in at an impressive 45 knots; Sunseeker later upped the ante by adding twin 420hp Mercruiser 502 Magnum engines to the options list, pushing speeds beyond 50 knots.
Its performance and looks may take center stage, but the handling also deserves applause. In testing, the Tomahawk 37 demonstrated remarkable stability, managing an easy 38 knots in moderate seas while keeping our faces dry and spirits high, even in windy conditions. The boat's proverbial engine and hull surely make for a perfect symphony of power and Balance.
Key Specs & Features
- YEAR: 1989
- LENGTH: 37ft 2in (11.2m)
- BEAM: 10ft 6in (3.2m)
- ENGINES: Volvo Penta or Mercruiser V8 330hp petrol
- TOP SPEED: Up to 50 knots
- ORIGINAL PRICE: £74,000
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- The Sunseeker Tomahawk 37, reminiscent of the laid-back coolness of the '80s, received an impressive score and is inspired by Don Shead's race boat designs, featuring a deep-VEE hull.
- With a focus on performance and luxury, this 37ft 2in yacht offers a simple yet stunning design, featuring a large sunpad on the deck, an edgy radar arch, and a cozy double berth below deck.
- Despite its compact size, the Tomahawk 37's hull and engine deliver remarkable speed and stability, allowing it to clock speeds of up to 50 knots in optimal conditions.
- Interest in the Sunseeker Tomahawk 37 extends beyond marine enthusiasts, as it combines the elegance of the home-and-garden world with the excitement of a luxury lifestyle and adds this unique vessel to your personal flybridge.
- Whether you're an experienced sailor or just beginning your motoryacht adventure, Motor Boat & Yachting magazine offers monthly updates on the latest marine industry news, including in-depth reviews like the Sunseeker Tomahawk 37.
