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Ocean (OSS) · Surfski · Out of production

Ocean (OSS) OSS3

6.25m x 46cm intermediate hull; the step-up from OSS4 with more speed while keeping the stability-first Felci hull philosophy and hybrid bow.

Length
6.25 m
Beam
46 cm
Deck
33.5 cm
Lightest
12.5 kg
Side view unavailable
Top view unavailable
Ocean (OSS) OSS3, OSS3 hull/design render
OSS3 hull/design render · felciyachtdesign.com

Specifications

Length
6.25 m
Beam
46 cm
Deck height
33.5 cm (est.)
Category
Surfski
Usually paddled by
Paddlers in chop
New price
A$4,900

Layup weights

Carbon12.5 kg

On-water profile

Stability
6–8
Dimension estimateLow confidence
Speed
7

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: All-round intermediate ocean paddling and moderate downwind.

Paddler weight

The estimated sweet spot is 80–93 kg, with a broader estimated guide of 65–97 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

Intermediate/faster hull in the Felci-designed Ocean range.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Balanced stability/speed
  • Strong hull-design pedigree
  • Good downwind progression ski

Cons

  • Limited AU distribution vs majors
  • Sparse pricing data

What paddlers say

Positioned in the OSS launch as the intermediate 'faster' model bridging beginner and race tiers (surfski.info OSS announcement).Reported experience

Where to buy

The OSS3 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; verify with dealer.

Sources

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 Prices checked October 2026, may be out of date.