Andibs
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Going to possibly have a look at a Tomahawk 25. What's folks experiences with them ?
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Andy
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Andy
Tomahawk 25
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johnalison
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I've not been on board but had a Mystere in the '70s when the Tomahawk came out, designed by Alan Hill. They were very similar in specification but the Tomahawk was a later design, which was less pretty but had some neat touches such as the flush forehatch. The performance was pretty well identical when we raced together. I think the Tomahawk was produced with both fin and bilge keels, but I think the bilge keel version would be quite sluggish by today's standards. Both designs were blown away by the later designs such as the Ecume de Mer and in this country the Sadlers with beamier sterns. I think the Tomahawk was built by Marcon and as far as I know are pretty sound.
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Very capable boat, I had one for many years, never felt compromised whilst under sail and reasonably quick considering its age. Unfortunately the person I sold it to virtually wrecked it and ending up selling it for a pittance. I prefer the earlier layout with the chart table and galley to port side, however the forehatch with this layout can be a bit vulnerable in a sea over the bows. Incredible headroom in the cabin for the size of boat, I am over 6'. Active owners association (TOA). Mine, incidentally was called Tomahawk, rumour was ex show exhibit and retained the name on the stern.
chwarae
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I have a Tomahawk bilge keel. Lovely to sail,plenty of headroom. Owned her since the early 80's. Proper boat. Looking for a Fulmar now.
Daydream believer
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One for sale on the Blackwater if you really want one- fin keel -plus trailer for winter storage
earlybird
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I had a B/K Tomahawk back in the early '90's I'd agree with the generally favourable comments above. Mine was a 1970 version with the galley along the port side. The original cooker with a gas bottle attached under the hob might not go down well with insurers.
I'm not sure that the later galley layout under the companion way was an improvement.
Very good layout for its size. Cruised with 3 adults aboard with ease, 4 would be cosy.
Well made to a good standard, no real issues structurally on mine except the coach-roof under the mast-step on mine was slightly depressed due to over-tightening of the rigging. A wooden post had been fitted by the heads door to reinforce that area.
Don't expect magic performance to windward with the B/K version, but otherwise good. I've no experience of the possibly less common fin keeler.
Yanmar YSE diesel fitted to mine, good, but a pain for manoeuvering with separate gear and speed controls, but I'd think most are re-engined after 40+ years, and at this age, many other modification could have been made to the boat itself.
I'm not sure that the later galley layout under the companion way was an improvement.
Very good layout for its size. Cruised with 3 adults aboard with ease, 4 would be cosy.
Well made to a good standard, no real issues structurally on mine except the coach-roof under the mast-step on mine was slightly depressed due to over-tightening of the rigging. A wooden post had been fitted by the heads door to reinforce that area.
Don't expect magic performance to windward with the B/K version, but otherwise good. I've no experience of the possibly less common fin keeler.
Yanmar YSE diesel fitted to mine, good, but a pain for manoeuvering with separate gear and speed controls, but I'd think most are re-engined after 40+ years, and at this age, many other modification could have been made to the boat itself.
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There were two in our small club in the 80s. One bilge, and one fin. Well built boats that seem to have lasted. The fin did sail a bit better than the bilge upwind.
I believe that some were home completed, so if you are looking at one of those, have a really thorough poke around.
I believe that some were home completed, so if you are looking at one of those, have a really thorough poke around.
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Any details?
Daydream believer
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Contact: Paul or Sarah Stobbs 01621 843058
matt1
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Independence
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I know someone who took one to the Azores and back single-handed.
Think he did some modifications but am guessing nothing major. Recall him commenting on what a good little boat they were
Think he did some modifications but am guessing nothing major. Recall him commenting on what a good little boat they were
mrming
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Apologies for the thread drift, but what a boat the Ecume de Mer was / is. We have one with a bit of a pedigree racing in our fleet to this day.
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There should be plenty of info on the Tomahawk here and the TOA, but if you'd like a scan of the original brochure please PM me with an e-mail address.
