Stellar · Surfski
Stellar SEI
Intermediate all-rounder hull at 46cm beam with a narrow catch, comfortable curved-back bucket and low-volume footwell. More volume and a more forgiving cross-section than the SES, giving strong secondary stability and glide that carries speed between strokes; 130kg capacity.
- Length
- 6.1 m
- Beam
- 46 cm
- Deck
- 34.1 cm
- Lightest
- 11.1 kg
Specifications
- Length
- 6.1 m
- Beam
- 46 cm
- Deck height
- 34.1 cm
- Category
- Surfski
- Skill level
- intermediate
- New price
- A$4,345 · US$4,345
Layup weights
On-water profile
Both scores are rated at the hull's own design weight. How these are derived.
Speed here also has a traced hull behind it: measured off this boat's own side and plan photographs, the shape alone rates it 7.6, and the published score moves a third of the way toward that. What that means.
Suits: True all-condition boat: flatwater, chop, and bigger ocean downwind. Suits athletic beginners growing into it, intermediate ocean racers, and advanced paddlers wanting a stable rough-water drop-down.
Paddler weight
This hull is built around a paddler of about 91 kg. It stays workable from 80 kg to 97 kg, and sits at its best between 85 kg and 93 kg.
Derived from published hull dimensions and calibrated against manufacturer paddler limits, not taken from a marketing range. The method, in full.
Generations
Gen1 (1G) - original Stellar Elite Intermediate, bridging the SR and the advanced SEL/SES/SEA
Gen2 (2G) - narrower rounded tapered bucket (less padding needed), seat moved forward for wave-catching, rudder forward, reduced footwell volume, lower gunwales; faster and turns ~1 boat-length better per buoy than 1G
What works, and what it costs you
What works
- Best-in-class glide and speed for an intermediate ski
- Strong secondary stability builds confidence fast
- Genuine one-ski solution: train, race, flat or ocean
- Comfortable bucket fits a range of hip sizes
- High 130kg capacity
Trade-offs
- Won't match advanced/HPS skis (SEL/SES/SEA) on pure top speed
- Primary stability can feel lively to true novices
- Full-price layups approach elite pricing
- Long 6.1m boat to store/transport
What paddlers say
Wesley Echols (2G): 'fastest intermediate ski by far,' 7.3mph flat, likens it to a VW GTI that 'does it all'; roll rate much lower than 1G (surfskiracing.org)Reported experience
Dave the Kayaker: 'hits my personal sweet spot for speed vs stability - felt quite stable to me yet is still very fast' (davethekayaker.com)Reported experience
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Where to buy
Dealers in the markets we have mapped:
USD (stellarkayaks): Advantage $4,345 / Excel $4,845 / Alpha $6,145. AU dealers (paddle2fitness, surfskiwarehouse) quote-on-request, range effectively AUD $4,345-6,145 by layup. 2025-26.
Similar craft
Closest in stability, speed and paddler weight across the whole index.
Sources
- https://www.stellarkayaks.com/SEI-surf-ski
- https://stellarkayaks.com.au/SEI-surf-ski
- https://surfskiracing.org/2016/09/stellar-sei-2g-excel-surfski-review/
- https://davethekayaker.com/2020/09/08/surfski-review-stellar-sei-surfski/
- https://surfski.info/forum/19-boats/18842-stellar-sei-2g-independent-review.html