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Ocean (OSS) · Surfski · Out of production

Ocean (OSS) OSS1

6.0m x 43.5cm elite race hull engineered as a 'sit-on-top bullet' for high-sea racing; narrow, low-drag, demands good balance.

Length
6 m
Beam
43.5 cm
Deck
33.5 cm
Lightest
11.5 kg
Side view unavailable
Top view unavailable
Ocean (OSS) OSS1, OSS1 elite hull/design render
OSS1 elite hull/design render · felciyachtdesign.com

Specifications

Length
6 m
Beam
43.5 cm
Deck height
33.5 cm (est.)
Category
Surfski
Usually paddled by
Racers
New price
A$5,500

Layup weights

Carbon11.5 kg

On-water profile

Stability
4–6
Dimension estimateLow confidence
Speed
9

Modelled from published beam, length and deck height. 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 estimated from published dimensions. Qualitative context includes 1 paddler report and 2 linked sources.

Suits: Elite ocean racing and downwind.

Paddler weight

The estimated sweet spot is 72–84 kg, with a broader estimated guide of 59–87 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

2015-present

Top racing tier of the Felci-designed Ocean range (alongside OSS2).

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Elite race speed
  • Felci high-sea hull design
  • Australian brand

Cons

  • Low stability
  • Niche availability
  • Limited pricing/spec transparency

What paddlers say

Framed as one of the two 'top of the range racing models' in the OSS launch coverage (surfski.info / Felci Yacht Design).Reported experience

Where to buy

The OSS1 is out of production. You can only buy it second-hand.

Maker closed Ocean (OSS) is no longer trading. Ocean Surfski was renamed Ozean about eighteen months in and then wound up. No maker site resolves and no dealer lists the range.

Ocean (OSS) is no longer made, so second-hand is the only option.

Estimated AU carbon new price; confirm with dealer.

Sources

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 Prices checked October 2026, may be out of date.