1988 Sunseeker Tomahawk 37

1988 Sunseeker Tomahawk 37 – Rare MK1 Performance Cruiser

Twin 454 MerCruisers | Recent Survey | 55+ MPH

This very rare 1988 Sunseeker Tomahawk 37 MK1 is one of the most iconic open-top sport cruisers ever built and a true head-turner wherever it goes. Recognized by Motor Boat & Yachting Magazine as one of the Top 100 Best Boats Ever (Aug 2004), the Tomahawk remains a serious performance cruiser with timeless British styling.

A recent professional survey (August 2025) makes this vessel easy to insure, offering peace of mind to the next owner.

Performance & Power

Powered by twin 454 MerCruiser V8s, this Tomahawk delivers exhilarating performance with reliability to match.
• Twin 454 MerCruiser gasoline engines
• Recent engine rebuilds – approx. 100 hours since rebuild
• 1:1 Velvet Drive transmissions
• MerCruiser outdrives with tie bar
• Custom stainless marine performance exhaust with Silent Choice
• Cruises comfortably at 30 MPH
• Top speed over 55 MPH
• 206-gallon fuel capacity

Quick to plane, incredibly stable, and confidence-inspiring at speed, this boat cuts through heavy seas with a dry, comfortable ride — a hallmark of Sunseeker’s legendary hull design.

Layout & Comfort

Despite its aggressive performance profile, the Tomahawk offers a surprisingly practical and comfortable interior for weekends aboard.
• Sleeps 2 comfortably, or 4 with convertible dinette
• Stand-up headroom
• Full galley
• Enclosed head
• Air conditioning
• Older interior cosmetically, but fully functional
• Large cockpit with excellent social space
• Easy foredeck access via wide gunnel decks

Recent Upgrades & Features
• Newer Eisenglass
• New bottom paint
• Solid fiberglass construction
• Built in England by Sunseeker Yachts
• Iconic Sunseeker lineage — the same brand featured in James Bond (007) films

Driving Experience

This is a very fun and surprisingly easy boat to drive for its size. Responsive handling, excellent visibility, and predictable manners make it ideal for both experienced performance boaters and confident newcomers.

It’s the kind of boat that always gets attention at the dock, at fuel stops, and underway.

The Sunseeker Tomahawk 37 is a rare opportunity to own a true classic performance cruiser — fast, stylish, seaworthy, and backed by Sunseeker’s legendary build quality. Perfect for weekend fun, spirited coastal cruising, and owners who want something genuinely special.