Stellar · Surfski
Stellar S14S
Swede-form hull ~62.6cm at widest point behind the seat with soft chines for strong secondary stability. Long efficient waterlines with moderate rocker for easy maneuvering; high-volume sit-on-top with front and rear hatches (145kg capacity).
- Length
- 4.36 m
- Beam
- 62.6 cm
- Deck
- 34 cm
- Lightest
- 12 kg
Specifications
- Length
- 4.36 m
- Beam
- 62.6 cm
- Deck height
- 34 cm
- Category
- Surfski
- Skill level
- beginner
- New price
- A$3,845 · US$2,699
Layup weights
On-water profile
Both scores are rated at the hull's own design weight. How these are derived.
Suits: Flatwater, estuaries, sheltered bays and light-to-moderate chop; fitness paddling and first surfski. Catches small downwind bumps but not a big-water racer.
Paddler weight
This hull is built around a paddler of about 87 kg. It stays workable from 77 kg to 92 kg, and sits at its best between 81 kg and 89 kg.
Derived from published hull dimensions and calibrated against manufacturer paddler limits, not taken from a marketing range. The method, in full.
Generations
G1 original 14' surfski, overstern rudder
G2 (marketed as 'Puffin'); 2023 footwell revamp added 3-point footboard for responsive steering
What works, and what it costs you
What works
- Very stable, confidence-inspiring for beginners
- Light in Alpha/Excel layup (~12kg)
- Two sealed hatches + high capacity = versatile fitness/expedition use
- Accessible price for a quality composite ski
Trade-offs
- Slow relative to full-length skis (short waterline)
- Beamy hull is draggy for fit paddlers pushing pace
- Rolls side-to-side with body movement despite good final stability
What paddlers say
Beginners feel comfortable immediately; Swede-form + soft chines give superb secondary stability (Paddling Magazine review)Reported experience
Rolls to one side with slight body movement, nearly shipping water before it would flip, but not truly unstable (paddling.com owner reviews)Reported experience
Effortless acceleration is rewarding on downwind runs; refuses to waste even small swell (Paddling Magazine)Reported experience
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Where to buy
Dealers in the markets we have mapped:
AU new: Advantage ~$3,845, Excel ~$4,495 (Paddleshop from $4,395, PaddleZone from $4,695). 2025-26 pricing.
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Sources
- https://www.stellarkayaks.com/S14S-surf-ski
- https://paddlingmag.com/boats/kayaks/stellar-s14s-surfski-boat-review/
- https://paddling.com/gear/stellar-kayaks-surfskis-s14s-g2-surf-ski-kayak
- https://www.paddleshop.com.au/products/stellar-s14s-gen2/
- https://paddlezone.com.au/products/stellar-puffin-sit-on-top-kayak-s14s