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Stellar · Double

Stellar S2E

24'7" ocean double, 48cm beam, with ample bow volume and higher gunwales than the S2EL to shed water offshore. Dual venturi/Debrito flush bailers for fast draining; 220kg capacity fits two paddlers 1.65-2.0m.

Length
7.5 m
Beam
48 cm
Deck
38.4 cm
Lightest
18.5 kg
 
 
Stellar S2E, studio side profile
studio side profile · stellarkayaks.com

Specifications

Length
7.5 m
Beam
48 cm
Deck height
38.4 cm
Category
Double
Usually paddled by
Paddlers in chop
New price
A$4,895 · US$5,035

Layup weights

Alpha18.5 kg
Excel18.8 kg
Multi-Sport22.3 kg
Advantage22.5 kg

On-water profile

Stability
6–8
Dimension estimateLow confidence
Speed
8

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 2 paddler reports and 4 linked sources.

Suits: True ocean and downwind for a pair; big water, open coast, and long-distance/marathon doubles racing. Confidence to push in all conditions without sacrificing speed.

Paddler weight

The estimated sweet spot is 78–91 kg per seat, with a broader estimated guide of 64–95 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-

Stellar Double Elite; ocean-oriented double. Sibling S2EL (Double Elite Low) is the flatter/lower-volume flatwater variant

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Very fast - two paddlers on a long waterline
  • Stable enough to push hard in real ocean conditions
  • High bow volume + higher gunwales handle offshore water
  • Efficient dual venturi bailers

Cons

  • Doubles are a niche, small used market
  • Needs a committed, matched paddling partner
  • Long/heavy to car-top and store
  • Narrow 48cm hull still demands balance from both seats

What paddlers say

Marketed and reviewed as a genuine ocean double with confidence-inspiring stability that doesn't compromise speed (Stellar / TC Surfski, Liquid Surf and Sail listings)Reported experience
S2E chosen over the lower S2EL by paddlers wanting more bow volume and freeboard for open-water downwind (dealer descriptions)Reported experience

Where to buy

Stellar Kayaks ↗

Dealers:

Stellar Kayaks Australia · AU ↗

AU new from ~$4,895 (Paddleshop, entry layup); higher for Excel/Alpha carbon. 2025-26. USD is the Advantage layup at US$5,035 (Stellar USA 2026 price list, S2E and S2EL).

Sources

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 Prices checked October 2026, may be out of date.