Paddlesports of Naples is very proud to offer the highest quality kayaks and surf skis with the most modern technology. Since 2009 Stellar USA has been delivering innovative kayaks, surf skis, paddles and accessories across North America and the rest of the world. With a focus on speed and stability the Stellar Kayaks and Surfskis offer elite level performance at novice to intermediate stability levels.
See below to learn more about the Stellar Kayaks Design and Construction along with our current model offerings to see which Kayak or Surf Ski is the right one for you. We are committed to going the distance with each paddler to find the perfect fit, weight, construction and style to best fit your paddling needs.
Stellar Kayaks Naples
Stellar S16LV – Coming Spring ’24
Surfskis and Sit On Tops
Stellar Puffin Sit On Top / Surfski
Stellar Kingfisher Sit On Top / Surfski
Stellar Egret Surfski / Sit On Top
Stellar Kayak and Surfski Construction
Stellar Kayaks and Surfskis are available in multiple composite layups depending on your style of paddling and desired attributes. See below to learn more about each.
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Surf Skis – Each Surf Ski is designed to meet the rigors of the environment where it will be paddled. Every 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.
Kayaks -Each Kayak is designed to meet the rigors of the environment where it will be paddled. The double fiberglass taped deck joint ensures a durable bond for those rough days, while the large rubber hatches provide dry storage for your cargo. Each piece of hardware is fastened to the deck has a nut bonded and capped to the boat for a water-proof seal and durable connection.
Laminate Description/Usage:
Advantage– 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.
Excel – This laminate is Kevlar with Nomex Honeycomb core and a gelcoat exterior, making it very stiff and very light. This is a performance laminate designed for those who desire a stiff and fast boat and know how to handle a boat on and off the water. The Nomex core makes for a light and stiff boat, but the impact resistance is much less than that of the Advantage or Sport. If you hit a rock or log or even tie down the boat too tight on unsupported racks, this could result in damage.
Multisport -This laminate is an innovative offering, with a single skin laminate hull made of Carbon & Kevlar, with an EPS Foam stringer, which is flexible and durable, but creates a stiff boat that can take some abuse in the rivers and shallows. Tested in New Zealand, this laminate is at home racing down rivers through the rapids or in the ocean. The Surf Ski Multi-Sport construction comes standard with an over-stern rudder and fittings for an under-stern rudder, as well as a flush mounted Andersen mini-bailer, while the Touring kayak version has the usual features. This laminate is ideal for those who paddle in shallow rivers, lakes or even rocky shorelines where the boat will encounter the bottom from time to time.
Alpha – This laminate is Carbon with Nomex Honeycomb core and a painted finish, making it extremely stiff and light weight. This is a performance laminate designed for those who desire the stiffest and fastest boat and know how to handle a boat on and off the water. The Nomex core makes for a light and stiff boat, but the impact resistance is much less than that of the Advantage or Sport. If you hit a rock or log or even tie down the boat too tight on unsupported racks, this could result in damage. Secondly, the painted finish is more prone to scratching than the gelcoat finish, so take care to clean the boat well and avoid running it aground when landing to keep the finish pristine.