[5] The boat was built by Kelt Marine in France and also in Canada between 1980 and 1984, with a total of 489 examples completed, but it is now out of production.

[1] The boat is normally fitted with a small 6 to 10 hp (4 to 7 kW) outboard motor for docking and maneuvering.

The galley is located on the port side just forward of the companionway ladder and is equipped with a two-burner stove, icebox and a sink.

The Kelt successfully squeezed a lot of living space, including an aft head and a real chart table, in seaworthy and modern looking 25 footer.

"[7] In a 2010 review Steve Henkel wrote, "best features: The Kelt wins the Space Index sweepstakes among her comp[etitor]s, bolstered by a combination of widest beam and relatively good headroom.