Tomboy 26 - Size matters

Size does matter and therefore Vripack designed for De Wit Workboats in the Netherlands a little multifunctional roisterer called Tomboy 26. Vripack designed this sturdy little one, within the measurements of a 40’ Flatrack container. This means that the Tomboy is not broader than 2438mm, excluding the fenders which are detachable, so she can be easily transferred over land and sea throughout the world taking the place of only one container, both in shore and offshore. De Wit Workboats equips her as a heavy duty multifunctional workboat suitable for multiple purposes. The value is useful for jobs like dredging, rope/wire handling, towing, pushing and crew tendering.

To make all these activities possible, Vripack selected components and materials to make the vessel extra reliable. The Tomboy is provided with a heavy duty Smart Kit® construction for ultra low maintenance and professional installations which make this little ship suitable for tough circumstances and tropical conditions. The workboat has a watertight double bottom which is accessible trough a manhole. The forepeak is also watertight and accessible through a manhole on the foredeck. Both forepeak deck and the working deck are made of bulb plating. Fendering around the vessel is provided as well as a push bar fore/aft and tow bit. The working deck is self-draining by two drain openings in the hull side and two openings in the transom. Drain plugs in each watertight compartment are provided to drain the boat when on shore. The boat can be lifted effortlessly in and out of the water due to the integrated hokking points. Two side keels are welded to the hull plating and can be used to support the vessel on deck or shore. The instrument panel is fitted on the aft side of the steering console, in clear view of the helmsman. The panel is protected by a removable water-resistant transparent cover and a top mount control lever is fitted on the topside of the steering console.

Source: Vripack.com