Sit-on-top
Petrel
The fastest sit-on-top you can still relax in
End-of-season pricing: $200 off list while this season's stock lasts.
Delivery $200 to the West Coast, $300 elsewhere west of the Mississippi, $400 east of it.
Best for
The experienced paddler who wants surfski-level speed in a stable sit-on-top platform. Multiday expeditions, fitness, fishing, or just the fastest way to cover water.
What makes it Lekker
- ⭐ Winner: 2026 Product of the Year, Recreational Paddling — Paddlesports Show, Strasbourg
- Blends Malachite stability with surfski speed
- Streamlined hull with subtle rocker and piercing bow
- Centred footwell + extended paddle cutaways for an efficient stroke
- Generous bow volume with large oval front hatch
- Shallow tankwell with recessed oval rear hatch — low centre of gravity
- 6 handles (bow, stern, 2 per side) for easy solo handling and re-entry
- Rod-holder interfaces for fishing
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Specifications
- Length
- 16'0" / 487 cm
- Width
- 25" / 64 cm
- Weight
- 62 lbs
- Capacity
- 309 lbs
- Hatches
- 3 (large oval bow, recessed oval stern, 10" day hatch)
- Skeg
- none
- Rudder
- optional
- Material
- Rotomolded polyethylene
Colours
Every Lekker is moulded in eight colours — the actual colour might look somewhat different from what is shown here. Just roll with it.
Pick a colour to see it
How it stacks up
- Swell Scupper 16 ($2,000+, made in the USA) — the Petrel's one direct competitor, and Celliers designed it. Building it under another brand's house features made it a worse boat than the one he drew for himself.
- Nearest others: Old Town Sportsman 106, WS Recon 120, Bonafide EX123 — all shorter, slower, less storage.
Common questions
What makes the Petrel special?
It won Product of the Year at Europe's largest paddlesports trade show — beating every kayak, canoe, and SUP in the recreational category. It delivers surfski-inspired speed in a stable sit-on-top platform that doesn't exist anywhere else in the US market.
Is the Petrel actually available in the US?
Yes. The Petrel is in stock in the USA, and you can buy one on this page: pick a colour, enter your ZIP code to see the delivered price, and pay by card.
Is the Petrel stable enough for intermediate paddlers?
Yes. Despite its speed-oriented design, the Petrel maintains good stability thanks to soft rails designed for edge-control steering. Most paddlers won't need the optional rudder.
