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The Stellar Intrepid 18' (SI18) Sea Kayak, a very capable kayak with a more traditional hull design. Hard chines, a defined keel and a retractable skeg provide excellent handling in the Rock-Gardens or longer adventures. With 3 sealed storage compartments, a small day hatch in front of the cockpit and deck rigging, the SI18 provides plenty of storage options and accessibility. A moulded seat pad and thigh brace provide comfort and stability when it gets rough.
The benefits of a skeg:
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Better Tracking: Excellent for straight-line paddling, reducing drift in wind and currents.
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Simple and Low Maintenance: Easier to maintain with fewer moving parts.
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No Extra Drag When Retracted: Retracted skegs don’t add drag when not in use. Helps prevent sideways drift in windy conditions, especially when actively controlled. Helps prevent sideways drift in windy conditions, especially when actively controlled.
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Ideal for Long-Distance Touring: Best suited for calm waters or when you need stability for long-distance paddling.
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Layup Options:
Advantage: 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.
Excel: Very stiff and light, yet more affordable than the Alpha. Kevlar® adds impact strength to the laminate - Gelcoat finished heat cured epoxy Kevlar® and Fiberglass laminate with Nomex® Honeycomb Core. Great for racing, or those looking for a light boat, but not as impact resistant as the Multi-sport or Advantage constructions.
MultiSport: Single skin laminate hull made of Carbon & Kevlar® fabric, with clear gelcoat finish, and the deck is the standard Advantage construction. The hull is designed to be flexible and durable, but creates a stiff boat that can take some abuse in the class I and II rapids and shallows, but is also at home in the ocean or the flats.
Important Note:
- Published weights are for a white hull/deck. Colour stripes and custom finishes may vary from the published weight.
- Product images may include optional inclusions and/or overseas models.
- Pricing excludes delivery to our stores. Please contact your local store regarding availability and delivery charges.
- Pre-order now for our next shipment. Colour and layup options available. Please ask instore if you have any questions about the options