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WONDERFUL WHALYS: Built for Work. Ready for Anything.

A Whaly 380 that’s built clean, built right, and built to last.

There’s a real satisfaction in a build like this one. No unnecessary extras, no compromise — just a well-specified workboat done properly, ready to earn its keep from day one.

This Whaly 380 has been set up for a defence sector application, and every decision in the build reflects that. Purpose over excess. Function over fuss.

Clear Deck. Clear Head.

The 380 lends itself perfectly to this kind of setup. Its naturally wide, uncluttered hull gives you a micro sized working platform you can actually work from — and that’s exactly what this build delivers. The deck is kept clean and open, this gives the crew the space and freedom they need to operate efficiently in demanding conditions.

Whaly’s rotomoulded polyethylene construction means the hull is incredibly tough, virtually maintenance-free, and completely at home in environments where lesser boats wouldn’t last five minutes. Strong, simple, and built with no weak points. Exactly what you need when the job is serious.

WHALY 380 WITH MERCURY 30HP AND CENTRE CONSOLE
WHALY 380 WITH MERCURY 30HP AND CENTRE CONSOLE
WHALY 380 WITH MERCURY 30HP AND CENTRE CONSOLE
WHALY 380 WITH MERCURY 30HP AND CENTRE CONSOLE
WHALY 380 WITH MERCURY 30HP AND CENTRE CONSOLE
WHALY 380 WITH MERCURY 30HP AND CENTRE CONSOLE
WHALY 380 WITH MERCURY 30HP AND CENTRE CONSOLE
WHALY 380 WITH MERCURY 30HP AND CENTRE CONSOLE

The Details That Matter.

An additional bow fender on the nose of the boat — practical protection for repeated boarding, mooring, and operational use. It’s the kind of detail that might seem small, but in a working environment it earns its place every single day.

Power comes courtesy of a Mercury 30hp outboard — a reliable, proven engine that’s perfectly matched to the 380’s size and purpose. Enough power to get where you’re going efficiently, without overcomplicating the package. As an authorised Mercury Marine dealer and service centre, we know these engines inside out — and this one will be looked after well.

Why We Love a Build Like This.

It’s easy to over-complicate things. The builds we’re proudest of are often the ones where every choice had a reason, nothing is wasted, and the finished product just works — quietly and reliably, day after day.

This Whaly 380 is exactly that. Slick, efficient, and built to last.

Interested in a Whaly workboat build for your operation? Get in touch with the Tonto Marine team.

We’ll build it right.

WHALY 380 WITH MERCURY 30HP AND CENTRE CONSOLE
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Hold On Tight — Tonto Marine is Going Offshore Racing

We’ve gone and done it. Tonto Marine is officially sponsoring the 66 Racing Offshore Powerboat Team — and we are absolutely here for it.

Let’s be honest — when someone asks if you want to sponsor an offshore powerboat racing team, there’s really only one answer. A very enthusiastic yes.

66 Racing are targeting the 2026 Cowes–Torquay–Cowes Offshore Powerboat Race — one of the most iconic and brutal tests in offshore powerboat racing — and Tonto Marine will be right there with them.

This week, the boat returned from Wrap Capital in Exeter freshly wrapped and looking like it means serious business. Because it does.

The Engines? Twin Mercury 350s. Yes, Really.

As an authorised Mercury Marine dealer and service centre, we know our way around a Mercury engine. So when we tell you that twin Mercury 350 outboards is a very good combination for going very fast on open water — you can trust us on that one.

On-water testing kicks off at the end of March. We suggest watching this space very closely.

Tonto Marine Offshore Power Boat Race 66 Racing COwes Torquay Cowes
Tonto Marine Offshore Power Boat Race 66 Racing COwes Torquay Cowes
Tonto Marine Offshore Power Boat Race 66 Racing COwes Torquay Cowes
Tonto Marine Offshore Power Boat Race 66 Racing COwes Torquay Cowes
Tonto Marine Offshore Power Boat Race 66 Racing COwes Torquay Cowes

It Takes a Village. A Very Fast Village.

Tonto Marine isn’t the only local business flying the flag for 66 Racing. The team has also pulled in SUPERHUB, Oceanic Detailing, and Below Decks as sponsors — and honestly, it’s a cracking line-up.

SUPERHUB are also producing a short film to document the journey. Trust us, you’ll want to see this one. More details coming soon.

Why Are We Doing This? Because Boats Go Fast and Racing is Brilliant.

The Cowes–Torquay–Cowes isn’t a gentle Sunday cruise. It’s a full-on, flat-out charge across open water — and it pushes marine engineering to the absolute limit. That’s our world. We live and breathe this stuff every day on the River Dart, and sponsoring a team chasing the finish line feels like the most natural thing in the world.

We’re proud to be part of this project and can’t wait to see 66 Racing do what they do best.

Testing begins end of March. Race day is coming. Follow the Socials and the Blog so you don’t miss a thing. 🚤💨

It’s going to be loud, fast, and very, very wet.

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