VX Two Buyer's Guide
The VX Two is a 15-foot doublehanded hiking skiff from Mackay Boats, built in New Zealand and aimed at an intermediate pair moving up the high-performance ladder. On the used market it is a light, planing dinghy with a unique deck on a shared Evo hull, and any example will reward a buyer who understands skiff handling and foils.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every VX Two shares the same core layout: a wide, shallow open cockpit with angled tank contours for hiking comfort, a centreboard and kick-up rudder, and an open transom that self-drains. The deck is configured for an intermediate doublehanded team rather than elite racers, with centralized controls within reach of both crew. There is no enclosed accommodation; the boat is pure cockpit and foils, so condition of the hull-deck joint, tramp-style hiking straps, and rudder skewer matter more than interior fit-out.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The boat’s full package originally included Robline sheets, foils, tiller extension, hiking straps, and a boom, with a separate rig package of mast, stays, and halyards; sails were not included and are built to class rules by any maker. For a buyer, the load-bearing items are the carbon rig and retractable bowsprit, the beach aluminium trolley for transport, and the single-line spinnaker retrieval sock system. Less consequential owner additions on these skiffs are typically minor and need not drive a purchase decision.
What to Inspect
The foils are super-high-aspect with razor-sharp edges and pointy tips, so check the centreboard and rudder for damage and confirm the daggerboard still slots flush into the trunk. The flip-up rudder’s quick-release skewer should operate cleanly, and the carbon spars must be free of crush or delamination. Righting lines run beneath the rails and should be intact, since a lone sailor can right the boat via the daggerboard. Inspect the open transom and cockpit tanks for stress from hiking loads.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats are typically found in the German market. For a shopper, the short checklist is: confirm the hull matches the Evo shape with a Two-specific deck, verify the carbon rig and sharp foils are sound, ensure the trolley and spinnaker hardware are present, and budget for class-rule sails separately. A clean example with intact righting lines and a working skewer is a fast, manageable step up for a doublehanded team.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the VX Two. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 1 row
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26 | 1 | $32,053 | — |
Where they're listed
VX Two listings appear across 1 country. Germany has the most listings with 1.
Country view
1 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | $32,053 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |