Construction is of a universally high quality in terms both of materials and manufacture.” “…the Hawk makes a real step forward in Dayboat design. Rarely has the Yachts & Yachting test team been more impressed by a truly new design Read more
Of all the boats at the rally, the Hawk was the biggest, fastest, best thought out and most suited to knockabout costal day cruising… She is arguably the Rolls Royce of day-boats in terms of design, construction, fittings and performance, and justifies her price with her quality… She is a delightful boat to handle. All the gear is very powerful and easily handled and the helm is well balanced. She showed a clean pair of heels to all the other boats.”
In force 7, gusting force 8…common sense suggested we put in a reef. Frankly it made little difference to her speed so we took it out…just after that she went on the plane and clocked 12 knots. Read more
Her fine entry, the stiffness of the boat and the aerofoil rudder section work together to provide excellent close-hauled performance. Hove-to she lies comfortably across the wind making only a half-knot of drift. On all points of sailing we found her to be well balanced with enough weather helm to give positive control of the tiller, and if you let everything go she rounds up without a problem Read more