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Yacht · 16 ft (5 m) · Altea
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Caractéristiques clés
- Chantier
- matrix
- Modèle
- 500
- Longueur
- 16 ft (5 m)
- Passagers
- 6
Verdict
Matrix 500 is a simple 16-foot, 6-person day boat aimed at easy coastal use rather than speed or luxury. Its compact size and modest 15 hp setup suit beginners and relaxed outings, but limited space and basic amenities cap comfort and versatility.
Avantages
- +License-free-style setup with modest 15 hp power
- +6-person capacity on a compact platform
- +Includes practical day-boat features like sunshade, table and bathing ladder
- +Easy to trailer, launch and manage in sheltered waters
Inconvénients
- −Very limited cabin or overnight livability
- −Basic performance compared with larger or more powerful boats
- −Compact 16 ft size restricts deck space for six adults
- −Not suited to rough water or long-range cruising
The Matrix 500 is a straightforward small leisure boat built around simplicity and accessibility. At about 16.4 ft in the 2025 listing and configured for six people, it fits the role of an entry-level day boat rather than a full yacht, with the emphasis on low operating complexity and casual use.
On the water, the reported 15 hp engine points to gentle performance, especially suitable for protected bays, short coastal hops and slow scenic cruising. Handling should be predictable and approachable for less experienced skippers, but acceleration, top-end speed and offshore capability will naturally be limited by the hull size and modest power.
Comfort is functional rather than generous. The listed equipment such as awning, solarium, table and bathing ladder improves day-trip usability, but there is no meaningful cabin layout to support overnight cruising, and six guests will feel tight on a 16-foot platform. Overall value is reasonable if the priority is easy ownership and simple outings, but buyers seeking space, performance or real cruising comfort should look higher up the range.
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