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Ocean (OSS) · Surfski · Out of production

Ocean (OSS) OSS4

Short (5.80m) and beamy (48cm) beginner hull built around Felci's 'power is nothing without control' brief - hybrid bow, low wave/friction drag, high stability for transitioning sea-kayakers.

Length
5.8 m
Beam
48 cm
Deck
33.5 cm
Lightest
13 kg
Side view unavailable
Top view unavailable
Ocean (OSS) OSS4, OSS4 hull/design render
OSS4 hull/design render · felciyachtdesign.com

Specifications

Length
5.8 m
Beam
48 cm
Deck height
33.5 cm (est.)
Category
Surfski
Usually paddled by
New paddlers
New price
A$4,500

Layup weights

Carbon13 kg

On-water profile

Stability
6–8
Dimension estimateLow confidence
Speed
5

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: Flat water and light ocean for beginners; confidence-building in small runs.

Paddler weight

The estimated sweet spot is 77–89 kg, with a broader estimated guide of 62–93 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

Australian brand (Ocean Surfski) with the range designed by Felci Yacht Design; OSS4 is the stable entry model.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Very stable entry hull
  • Reputable Felci yacht-design hydrodynamics
  • Australian brand

Cons

  • Slow relative to race skis
  • Small dealer footprint
  • Thin published pricing

What paddlers say

surfski.info announcement 'OCEAN - new OSS models out now' introduced the four-hull range; discussion frames OSS as a credible stable-to-race progression line.Reported experience

Where to buy

The OSS4 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.

Approximate AU carbon new price; OSS sold in AU via specialist dealers (e.g. Charger Surf Craft). Treat as estimate.

Sources

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 Prices checked October 2026, may be out of date.