Vajda · Surfski · Out of production
Vajda Hawx 46
Intermediate evolution of the Hawx 43 hull: same soft-chined, semi-flat planing bottom widened to 46cm for more primary stability, with an evolved higher/flatter bucket. Moderate rocker, medium volume - forgiving but still efficient at cruising pace.
- Length
- 5.88 m
- Beam
- 46 cm
- Deck
- 33.5 cm
- Lightest
- 11 kg
Specifications
- Length
- 5.88 m
- Beam
- 46 cm
- Deck height
- 33.5 cm (est.)
- Category
- Surfski
- Skill level
- intermediate
- New price
- Not listed new
Layup weights
On-water profile
Both scores are rated at the hull's own design weight. How these are derived.
Suits: Bread-and-butter intermediate ski: bays, coastal paddling, moderate downwind and chop; a confident step-up boat for the Gold Coast Broadwater/open beaches.
Paddler weight
This hull is built around a paddler of about 86 kg. It stays workable from 75 kg to 91 kg, and sits at its best between 80 kg and 87 kg.
Derived from published hull dimensions and calibrated against manufacturer paddler limits, not taken from a marketing range. The method, in full.
Generations
The intermediate Hawx, launched alongside the Hawx 52 as Vajda's two-model intermediate/beginner refresh. Same Elite Pro / Elite / Racing layups. Discontinued, replaced by Makai 48.
What works, and what it costs you
What works
- Very stable for its speed - punches above its class in messy downwind
- Comfortable, upright Vajda bucket
- Short length aids control in chop
- Good self-bailing and build quality
Trade-offs
- Discontinued - dealer/warranty support limited
- Heavier Racing layup is noticeably porky
- Not fast enough for elite flatwater racing
What paddlers say
'Sits between a V10S and the new V10 stability-wise... speed and fun factor way ahead of where a ski this stable usually is' - surfski.info first impressionsReported experience
Reviewers praise the shorter length for punching into chop and handling solid messy downwind - surfski.infoReported experience
Gallery
Where to buy
The Hawx 46 is out of production. It turns up on the second-hand market; there is no new-boat channel for it.
Dealers in the markets we have mapped:
Discontinued; new RRP was ~AUD 3,800-4,500 circa 2015-2019.
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