Karelas, G., & Co O.E. "Karel Boats"
Karel Boats (Karelas, G., & Co O.E.) is a Greek boat builder based at Velvitsi near Patras that produces small GRP powerboats, all rated CE design category C. Its range is organised into Odyssea, Open, Cabin/Sundeck Cruiser and Fishing lines, with models from roughly 4.50 m up to 8.0 m and outboard ratings from 15 hp to 350 hp. The company also states that it sells second-hand boats, and it distributes through a dealer network covering Bulgaria, Germany, Switzerland, France, Italy, Cyprus, Turkey, Croatia, Belgium and French Polynesia.
Karelas, G., & Co O.E. "Karel Boats"
Karel Boats builds boats it describes as high-specification, combining aesthetics with functionality across a range that is continually expanded and refined according to customer requirements and the work of its experienced technicians. The company is based at Velvitsi, Patras, Greece, and publishes an annual boats catalogue (2026 edition) alongside model videos and test drives. Its own site title also references sales of second-hand boats.
Vessel Types
- Odyssea Line — Odyssea 750c: 8.0 m LOA (including platforms), 2.5 m beam, approx. 1,450 kg, 200–350 hp, 11 persons, XL shaft
- Open Line — Ithaca 550 (5.49 m, 115 hp max, 7 persons); 480 Open and 480 Open XS (4.80 m, 60 hp max, 6 persons); 450 Open CC (4.50 m, 50 hp max, 5 persons); Karel F19 (5.90 m, 2.35 m beam, 750 kg, 150 hp, 7 persons); Paxos 170 (4.99 m, 15–80 hp, 6 persons)
- Cabin / Sundeck Cruiser Line — 680 Ionian Sun (6.80 m, 2.49 m beam, approx. 1,400 kg, 225 hp, 7 persons); Karel 600 Ionian Sun sundeck style (5.99 m, 1,150 kg, 200 hp, 8 persons)
- Fishing Line — 450 Classic Fish (4.50 m, 300 kg, 50 hp, 5 persons); Karel V 160 (4.90 m, 320 kg, 50 hp, 5/6 persons)
- All listed models are stated as CE design category C with long or XL outboard shaft
Services
- Boat construction and model development
- Sales of new models and second-hand boats
- Test drives and model video presentations
- Dealer network sales and support across Europe and beyond
Facilities
- Production site at Velvitsi, Patras, with in-house design department (naval architects using Rhino), assembly, electrical, joinery/mould-making and paint trades among advertised roles
Location
- 156 Diodorou str., 26443 Velvitsi, Patras, Greece (GPS 38.268716, 21.798849)
- Tel: 2610 422575; Fax: 2610 428212; [email protected]
- Dealers listed in Bulgaria, Germany, Switzerland, France, Italy, Cyprus, Turkey, Croatia, Belgium and French Polynesia
- Exhibited at Internautica in Slovenia (announced April 2024)