The Stellar Tandem 17 is ideal for family outings in lakes and rivers. The wide beam provides a stable platform for paddling and the generous cockpit openings make it easy to enter and exit the boat. Dry storage in bow and stern hatches provide ample room for your gear, whether a light snack or gear for a multiple day adventure. This is the lightweight version of the ST17 kayak in the Advantage construction that weights 25 kg- There is a Lighter (Ultralight) Excel construction 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. Comes with rudder fitted. Light weight Advantage construction- = 25 kg Weight: 25 kg Length: 17′ 5″ / 5.3 m Beam: 28” / 71cm Depth: 13.7″ / 34.8 cm Paddler: 5′ – 6’6″ / 1.5-2m Capacity: 500 lbs / 230kg Cockpit W: 17.7″ Cockpit L: 36.6″ Bow Storage: 15.6 Gal Stern Storage: 30.9 Gal Features Rudder Lines High strength Spectra Dyneema steering lines. No rusting, and low stretch Cockpits Extra Large oval cockpit for easy entry and exit, with heel pad. Adjustable padded seat, with a water bottle holder Decks Mid volume deck for medium sized paddlers. Cut-aways on bow deck for narrow catch and an efficient stroke. Static perimeter line and Bungee X lines for deck rigging Bow & Stern Handles Ergonomic carry handles for a comfortable haul to and from the water Foot Brace Smart Track Transitional footbrace is easy to adjust in the boat, with responsive steering Storage Compartments Large stern hatch and medium bow hatch for 2 watertight storage compartments Smart Track Hybrid Foil Rudder Efficient steering and low drag Hydrofoil fin, with rudder keep on stern deck Stability & Speed Wide beam for great primary stability and the Swede form design reduces wave drag and soft chines for great secondary stability Joint Line Double fibreglass taped seams lines, inside and out, for incredibly strong and durable hull and deck join Bottle Holder Seat Pad Kayak Bow Hatch Kayak Cut Away Kayak Rudder Kayak Stern Handle SmartTrack Footbrace ADVANTAGE Description: Great combination of weight, stiffness, durability and cost. Gelcoat finished heat cured infused epoxy Fiberglass and Soric® core laminate is very tough and resists against punctures. A great race boat on a tight budget. The Advantage hits the mark for price to weight ratio for most kayak paddlers. Stellar Kayaks are hand made boats and the weight varies craft to craft for a number of reasons. One common reason is the colour scheme. The opacity of some colours requires a thicker layer to be opaque which may effect the weight. For this reason the stated weights in the specifications above are a guide but Stellar aim to produce kayaks that exceed the advertised specifications- that is are even lighter than the stated weight on the website.
