Stellar Kingfisher Sit On Top S16S G2 Lightweight Advantage

Stellar’s 16 foot Kingfisher is an intermediate sit-on-top and the 2nd generation of their popular S16S. The Kingfisher has an updated cockpit with a comfortable and ergonomic seat with a footwell that will fit both short and tall paddlers. Increased beam will make about any paddler able to paddle this boat and the modified rocker makes it easier to handle waves and to manoeuvre. The surprising speed of this hull will keep you competitive in your paddling group or a race. Can be pre-ordered in most colour combinations with a stripe free of charge. Select a custom colour and let us know what you’re after and we’ll confirm it for you. This is the Advantage construction. A lighter excel construction is available here. Stellar Kayaks are available in a large range of colours and constructions not listed on our website. Click here for more information about options available but not listed. Excel construction Weight: 15.9kg Description: Gelcoat finished fiberglass infused sandwich construction with Soric core- mat. Epoxy resin laminate heat cured in the mold. SPECIFICATIONS BOAT CHARACTERISTICS Length 4.95m Good Primary Stability Beam 57.5cm Soft Chine     Side Carry Handles Depth 33.5cm Defined Keel for Tracking     Bow and Stern Handles Paddler 1.5m-1.96m Great Secondary Stability     Efficient Hull Shape Capacity 145kg Adjustable Footbrace Features: Steering Line High strength Spectra Dyneema steering line controls the rudder direction. No rusting, and low stretch for instant response. Seating Ergonomic Generation 4 seat with back-band, low hump. Longer cockpit handles to carry the boat balanced even with a load in the hatch Shaped Bow Deck Peaked deck with higher volume near the cockpit helps to shed water in the rough stuff and allows for a narrow stroke catch. Bow & Stern Handles Stream-lined Carbon fibre handles. Storage Compartments 2 Water tight storage compartments (hatches) with bulkheads. The Cockpit hatch is now higher to keep it out of the water Footbrace 3-point footbrace allows for a powerful leg drive with easy and responsive steering via toe pedals. Steering Standard over stern Smart track “ski” rudder, that pops up with obstacles or an optional under stern rudder for more power in the rough. Cockpit Fast draining Debrito venturi bailer that can be closed for a dry ride in calmer conditions when not needed. D-ring anchors available for thigh straps and Clam shell seat pad. Stability & Speeds Long and efficient hull lines and a slender bow for low form and wave drag for a smooth and fast running hull. Increased waterline beam adds capacity and stability. Security Bar enables locking for storage Surf Skis – Each Stellar Surf Ski is designed to meet the rigors of the environment where it will be paddled. Every Stellar Surf Ski has a through running vertical stringer, fore and aft of the cockpit, to add stiffness to the boat when riding big waves or paddling out through the surf. The contoured stern deck and curved transition to the bow deck add structural strength to prevent stress fractures and the fiberglass taped seam reinforces the deck joint.   Advantage Construction– This laminate is Soric cored fiberglass with a gelcoat exterior, making is stiffer and lighter than the Sport, but also at a good price point.  This laminate has better performance than the Sport, but also similar toughness and ability to absorb some abuse.  This is our most popular boat for touring and entry level surf skis for its combination of durability, stiffness, weight and price. >