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Hayden · Surf lifesaving spec · Out of production

Hayden Hayden Fat Boy (PR2 Fat Boy)

Diamond planform: sharp slightly-flared narrow nose to punch through waves, widening to beamiest point just behind the seat for stability. Single adjustable footwell, bucket seat only 30mm off the hull for a low CoG, large self-draining floor drain.

Length
5.79 m
Beam
51 cm
Deck
33.5 cm
Lightest
18 kg
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Hayden Hayden Fat Boy (PR2 Fat Boy), general product shot
general product shot · fatpaddler.com review

Specifications

Length
5.79 m
Beam
51 cm
Deck height
33.5 cm (est.)
Category
Surf lifesaving spec
Usually paddled by
New paddlers
New price
Not listed new

Layup weights

Fibreglass18 kg

On-water profile

Stability
6–9
Editorial estimateLow confidence
Speed
6

Our estimate from published descriptions and reviews. Low 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 a cautious editorial estimate; it is not backed by a hull trace. Qualitative context includes 3 paddler reports and 2 linked sources.

Suits: SLSA club racing and surf; reviewer tested launching/landing through dumping beach-break and found it stable, forgiving, easy to catch waves.

Paddler weight

The estimated sweet spot is 78–90 kg, with a broader estimated guide of 60–94 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.

Estimated from hull dimensions using a formula fitted to makers’ own paddler limits. It does not establish the designer’s intended paddler weight. How this is worked out.

Generations

~2012-2015

Wider, beginner-oriented variant of the PR2, same length, diamond-shaped hull. Demoed via Paddle Sports SA, reviewed by FatPaddler.com Jan 2013. No longer in current catalogue.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Notably more stable than the standard PR2, good for larger/beginner paddlers
  • Handles surf launches/landings well, catches waves easily
  • Large grippy adjustable footplate

Cons

  • Not intended for flat-water distance racing
  • Niche/limited distribution, hard to find secondhand
  • Cockpit tight at hips/knees for larger paddlers

What paddlers say

FatPaddler reviewer Brian Partridge (6ft, 105kg): 'great primary and secondary stability... rode over the top of each wave easily' and 'jumped out of its skin to catch the first wave back in' (Jan 2013).Reported experience
Same review: speed sits between an Epic V8 and Epic V10 Sport on flat water.Reported experience
surfski.info (2022): 'There used to be a Hayden Fatboy known to be very stable, but not sure if still made'.Reported experience

Where to buy

The Hayden Fat Boy (PR2 Fat Boy) is out of production. You can only buy it second-hand.

Hayden Surf Craft ↗

We don't have a dealer listed for Hayden yet. All makers and dealers.

Discontinued; not in the current (2023-2026) Hayden online shop.

Sources

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