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Yacht · 18 ft (5 m) · Santorini
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Caractéristiques clés
- Chantier
- Karel
- Modèle
- ITHACA 550
- Longueur
- 18 ft (5 m)
- Passagers
- 8
Verdict
The Karel Ithaca 550 is a compact open day boat with a practical layout, light handling and modest running costs. It fits license-free use with a 30 hp engine, but performance is clearly relaxed for the hull and it is better suited to short coastal outings than fast cruising.
Avantages
- +Compact 18 ft footprint is easy to berth and trailer
- +Open layout and sunbed-friendly deck suit day use
- +30 hp setup keeps ownership and rental running costs lower
- +Reports describe a stable, smooth ride for its size
Inconvénients
- −30 hp limit gives modest acceleration and top speed
- −Open design offers limited protection from sun and spray
- −No cabin or overnight livability
- −Best for short trips rather than rough-water use
The Ithaca 550 is a small, functional open boat with a simple Mediterranean day-boat layout. Public specs place it around 5.5 m long and about 2.1 m wide, with seating for up to 7–8 people depending on configuration. Its design emphasizes easy boarding, a usable forward sun area, and a straightforward helm arrangement rather than luxury finishes or complex systems.
On the water, the model is generally described as stable and easy to handle, especially for coastal rental use. With the 30 hp setup, performance is adequate for relaxed cruising and short hops, but it is not a high-speed boat and will feel more limited when heavily loaded. The hull appears well matched to calm-water use, though stronger sea conditions will always expose the limits of a light open boat with modest power.
Comfort is basic but sensible for day trips: there is no cabin, no berths, and no overnight capability, so livability is entirely about seating, sun lounging, and deck space. That keeps maintenance and ownership simpler, and it can represent good value for buyers or charter operators who want an uncomplicated license-free boat. It is best viewed as a practical, economical coastal runabout rather than a premium cruiser.
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