Yachting, re-defined: The Concept of the Tomahawk-128

8 o’clock, somewhere in the Mediterranean. Sunshine reflecting on the water and the invigorating scent of the sea. A good shower and you’re ready for action. And while you enjoyed your breakfast, your captain had been warming up the engines. It’s time to go…

By lunchtime you’ll reach Saint Tropez. But now, you’re in control of 2 awesome gas turbines and one of the most thrilling machines one can think of. A 128ft racing catamaran, basically. You focus on the direction, your captain is your throttleman today and the sea flies by at almost 70 knots. Most certainly, the Tomahawk-128 is not everybody’s boat. It takes style and vision to own her and it takes a strong will to push her to the limit.

The Tomahawk-128 concept should be seen as an alternative to the traditional open powerboat based on those re-defined priorities of those who are more demanding than the rest of us. Choosing a lightweight catamaran hull very similar to to the offshore racing boats, using asymmetrical hulls, vertical tunnel walls and a deep V certainly ensures high top speeds, but it also allows for fast cruising. In combination with a modern surface drive system fuel efficiency is excellent, thus enabling the boat to cover long distances in less time without the need of carrying large amounts of fuel. As the boat uses the air cushion between the hulls for planing, its bow sections are designed to cut the water more gently, making the Tomahawk-128 a surprisingly comfortable yacht at low speeds. Needless to say, with a draught of just 1.1 meter, shallow bays look much more inviting…