Design your dream kayak
Order your Stellar Lightweight kayak now by 1 February and receive it in May 2025!
Your new kayak will be super light, fit your needs perfectly and perhaps be the best looking kayak you've ever owned! Choose the model that suits you, decide on the layup of your choice, the colours and details and look forward to your customised Stellar kayak being delivered at the start of the new season! We will be happy to advise you on +49 (0)7634 3409871 and create a visualisation for you.
Save the €240 fee for custom configurations when you order this year!
Multisport
light blue grey
Multisport
blue orange
(divisible)
Customised configuration
Multisport
black blue
(divisible)
Tandem/Solo
Customised configuration
Multisport
Customised configuration
Multisport (divisible)
Customised configuration
(divisible)
Customised configuration
Which kayaks can be customised?
We can customise any Stellar model from the current range, including models other than those shown above. If you are unsure which kayak suits you best, why not give us a call on +49 (0)7634/3409871, send us an email or visit one of our test stations.
Layups
The layup determines the characteristics of your new kayak or surf ski: maximum lightness and stiffness at around 11 kilos or more robust at around 16 kilos? This is decided by the layup. We recommend the more robust version for touring kayaks and the lighter ones such as Excel and Alpha for surf skis and competitions.
Alpha Layup
The Alpha layup is very light and stiff. A design with visible carbon is possible here. It is only available for sit on tops and surf skis. The picture shows the modular sit on top "Egret" in the Alpha Layup.
More information about the layups here.Excel Layup
Also very light and stiff, but significantly cheaper than the Alpha Layup. Recommended for competition and training surf skis. Shown here on the Fusion surf ski with Apex design and matt top colour.
More information about the layups here.Multisport Layup
The most robust layup from Stellar, specially developed for touring on rivers. The carbon/kevlar bottom flexes and gives a little. Supplemented by a Kevlar keel strip, it is the best choice for all touring kayaks. Still very light at 16 to 19 kilos.
More information about the layups here.Advantage Layup
Both the deck and the bottom are laminated from fibreglass. The weight corresponds to the Multisport at a slightly lower price. It offers slightly higher rigidity and slightly higher sensitivity on the hull. Wider models such as Compass, Dragonfly or ST17 Tandem are only available in this layup.
More information about the layups here.
Kayaks with decks made of real wood
Tradition meets technology: Stellar's super-lightweight kayaks can now also be ordered with a wooden deck! This is possible with every model. The kayaks remain light and technically processed as usual. Only the deck is fitted with a high-quality real wood veneer. The wood does not require any maintenance as it is protected from water and the elements with transparent gelcoat.
This can be combined with the colours white, grey, black or with clear gelcoat, which allows a clear view of the carbon/Kevlar fabric on the lower hull. The "real wood deck" option can be ordered now and will be available in May 2025. We will be happy to create a visualisation on request or advise you on the right choice of kayak. Surcharge for the real wood deck: €795 (solo kayak) and €1,195 (tandem kayak)
Choose your kayak with wooden deck
Order the right kayak for you now until 1 February and receive it with delivery in May 2025. And you'll also save €300 on the surcharge for the wooden deck until 1 February! Choose your model here:
wood / grey
wood / white
wood / black
wood / carbon
Choice of colour for your Stellar kayak
You can choose from the colours below and combine them on the lower hull / deck / deck strips / coaming and seat. Individual orders are charged at € 240. If you would like to contrast the colour of the seat and coaming (black is free as standard), this is also possible with a surcharge of €100 (single kayak) / €150 (double kayak). See below for colour examples. We are happy to create colour simulations for you. So you can see how the colours you want will look.
The colours are not "paint" but the colour of the gelcoat used. This is always applied to the mould first. If you order your kayak in a multisport layup and want the carbon Kevlar fibre to be visible on the lower hull, choose transparent gelcoat.
Colour design options
Special colour seat and coaming
The seat and coaming are usually black. It is possible to change the colour of both for an additional €100 (€200 for the tandem).
Apex Design at Sit on Top / Surfski
With the Apex design, the colour of the deck stripes and seat shells run into three stripes at the rear. Surcharge of €250, only possible with Surfski.
Visible carbon / transparent gelcoat
With the Multisport Layup it is possible to leave the view of the carbon/kevlar fabric on the underbody unobstructed thanks to the transparent gelcoat.
Colour examples from customers
Cover colour, cover strip, side seam tape, seat & coaming: black.
Deck colour and bottom: matt grey, seat & stripes: red in Apex design for Surfski/Sit On Top
Deck colour, lower hull, side seam tape: pink / deck stripes, seat & coaming: black.
Deck + lower hull: Black. Deck stripes, side seam tape, seat + coaming: sky blue.
Deck colour: pink, deck stripes, seat, coaming, side seam tape: black, bottom: transparent gelcoat
Deck colour: traffic blue, deck stripes, seat + coaming, side seam tape: orange, bottom: white. Modular construction.
Deck colour: grey, deck stripes, seat and coaming: orange, transparent bottom
Deck colour: Traffic blue, deck stripes: White, seat and coaming: Black
Deck colour: orange, deck stripes & side seam tape: white, seat and coaming: black
Divisibility
Stellar is an expert in lightweight kayaks and specialises in solutions for easy transport and storage: many models are also available as divisible kayaks - for a moderate surcharge of around €995 in relation to the work involved. As Stellar also manufactures divisible crew rowing boats in its own factory, it has many years of expertise and experience. More about divisible kayaks here.
Divisible leisure kayaks as solo or tandem
With the S14 Mod and ST19 Mod (tandem) models, Stellar offers an ideal concept for paddlers of all skill levels. Also ideal for travelling in a motorhome.
Divisible, long touring kayaks
At 550 cm in length, a touring kayak quickly becomes too long for storage in the garage. The divisibility makes storage and transport easier, e.g. with the S18 Expedition
Divisible sit on top kayak
The 550 cm long "Egret" sit-on-top kayak is also available as a divisible version. The split makes it easier to store and transport on holiday.
Equipment for your new kayak
The following options can be added:
Laminated Kevlar keel strip
The keel strip protects the kayak in the exposed areas of the keel and underbody. It goes all the way through from the bow to the stern and adds 500 - 800 grams of weight. We recommend adding it to touring kayaks, as it offers additional protection on tour, at an extra cost of €120.
Stemboard pedals / QR Track
The side footrests can also be replaced with the footboard. It is included in the S18R / ST21 and the surf skis and can also be retrofitted to kayaks (except low volume models). It enables better footwork and a centred sitting position. Surcharge: 200 €.
Smart Track control unit
Models such as the SI18 and SILV sea kayaks or the S14 are supplied with a skeg as standard. They can be fitted with a stern rudder either when ordered ex works or as a retrofit. Stellar uses the SmartTrack stern rudder.
Skeg ab Werk
Die Touringkajak Modelle, die serienmäßig nicht mit Skeg ausgestattet sind, können ab sofort mit Skeg bestellt werden. Das gilt für S16, S16 LV, S18Exp und S18R, auch in der modularen Version. Aufpreis: 300 €.
Do you have your own wishes for your kayak and would like a customised offer?
We will be happy to advise you - send us a message and we will call you back. Or contact us directly:
Phone: +49 7634 / 340987 0 | Email: info@liteventure.de
Frequently asked questions about customising a kayak
I have an idea of what my kayak could look like, but I can't really visualise it
We will be happy to create a free visualisation with your colour preferences and advise you. You can also browse our website and take a look at all Stellar models. We show lots of photos with combinations to inspire you.
Which layup is right for me?
Stellar specialises in the manufacture of lightweight kayaks, so there are four layups to choose from. If you are a touring paddler we recommend the Multisport or Advantage layup with keel strips, if you are an advanced fitness or competition paddler you can choose between the Excel and Alpha layup. You can find more information here.
What if I don't like the kayak?
So that you can be sure that your kayak is right for you and that you like it, we offer test rides, good advice and colour simulations of your ideas. These services are free of charge. Individual colour configurations are binding pre-orders, for which we charge a 50% deposit when the order is placed.