WONDERFUL WHALYS: Built for Work. Ready for Anything.

30 March 2026

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.

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.