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Fenn Fennix Sailfish

Full-length low-volume advanced hull, a leaner Spearfish for lighter paddlers. Reduced deck volume and a tighter effective waterplane trade a little primary stability for tracking and precision.

Length
6.3 m
Beam
45 cm
Deck
32.5 cm
Lightest
10 kg
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Fenn Fennix Sailfish, dealer side profile
dealer side profile · oceanpaddler.com

Specifications

Length
6.3 m
Beam
45 cm
Deck height
32.5 cm
Category
Surfski
Usually paddled by
Confident ocean paddlers
New price
A$4,350

Layup weights

Hybrid11.5 kg
Carbon10 kg

On-water profile

Stability
7
Traced hullMedium confidence
Speed
8

Modelled from this hull's traced beam and depth at its design weight. Medium confidence. Speed is our rating. Both are given at the hull's own design weight.

These ratings are Surfski Index estimates, worked out from published dimensions, traced hull shapes where we have them, and reviews. They are not supplied by the maker or timed on the water. How a ski feels depends on your weight, skill, set-up and the conditions, so use them to shortlist skis and paddle one before you buy. How we rate.

Stability here means how steady the ski feels sitting still on flat water. Where two craft have overlapping ranges, we can't say which is more stable. Downwind handling is a separate thing, covered in the evidence note below.

Evidence note

This band is based on a trace of this hull’s geometry. Qualitative context includes 1 paddler report and 2 linked sources.

Speed is also checked against the traced hull. Measured from this boat's side and plan photos, the shape alone rates 8, and the score shown is moved a third of the way toward that. What that means.

Suits: Ocean swell, downwind and flatwater for lighter advanced paddlers under ~85kg

Paddler weight

The estimated sweet spot is 73–85 kg, with a broader estimated guide of 59–85 kg. This estimate is a guide, not a limit. Seat fit, conditions and paddling style matter. Lighter paddlers can still enjoy a larger hull, especially downwind. A test paddle is the best check.

The upper limit is the maker’s; the lighter end follows the proportions of makers’ own ranges. How this is worked out.

Generations

2025 (introduced)

Low-volume sister to the Spearfish for lighter paddlers: 'for those who loved the Spearfish but thought it had too much volume'; offered in Hybrid and Carbon

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Right volume for lighter paddlers
  • Sharp tracking and glide
  • Lighter than the Spearfish (11.5/10kg)

Cons

  • Less stable than the Spearfish
  • Weight ceiling ~85kg
  • Newest model: minimal used market

What paddlers say

Fenn/Oceanpaddler pitch the Sailfish to paddlers who 'loved the Spearfish but thought it had too much volume', promising 'speed, stability, and precision' with 'exceptional tracking and balance' for under-85kg paddlers (oceanpaddler.com)Reported experience

Where to buy

Fenn Kayaks ↗

Dealers:

Ocean Paddler · AU ↗Paddleshop (PADDLES) · AU ↗Ocean Paddlesports · AU ↗Paddle 2 Fitness · AU ↗Sydney Harbour Kayaks · AU ↗Race One Surf Craft · AU ↗

AUD Hybrid $4,350 / Carbon $5,450 (Oceanpaddler AU, 2026). aud_new shown is the Hybrid layup; low-volume Spearfish variant, no Glass Vac option.

Sources

BetaRatings are estimatesRatings are estimates. How we get the numbers. Prices checked October 2026, may be out of date.