The Abaco 600 Open, from the Ocqueteau shipyard, is a very versatile 6-meter center console boat. It’s an excellent dayboat for exploring the islands with family, for a fishing trip with friends, or simply for enjoying the fresh air. A look at a well-designed boat.
The Abaco 600 Open is a 6.20-meter motorboat, designed by the Ocqueteau shipyardRenowned for its robust and versatile hulls, this model, designed for family outings, fishing, or water sports, stands out for its onboard space, seaworthiness, and vacuum infusion construction, guaranteeing lightness and strength.
With a spacious cockpit (2.05 x 1.80 m) that can accommodate up to 6 people, a forward bench seat that converts into a sunpad, and an ergonomic helm console, the Abaco 600 Open combines comfort and performance. Its sandwich hull (fiberglass, wood, honeycomb) and its light weight (900 kg without engine) make it a maneuverable and economical boat, suitable for both beginners and experienced sailors.
To remember
- Versatility : Ideal for coastal cruising, fishing or water sports.
- Construction : Vacuum-infused hull, lightweight and resistant.
- Comfort Adjustable seats, sun deck, cockpit shower, chemical toilet.
- Motorization : Up to 200 hp, for performance adapted to all uses.
- Security
Introducing the Abaco 600 Open
The Abaco 600 Open is part of The Abaco range from the Ocqueteau shipyard, launched to meet a growing demand for versatile open boatsOcqueteau, a long-established player in the French boating industry since 1954, is known for its vacuum-infused hulls and its boats, often called the “Land Rovers of the sea” for their robustness and adaptability. The Abaco 600 Open is designed to appeal to families and sporty customers, with particular attention paid to onboard space and modularity.
This motorboat was designed to compete with foreign open boats while relying on 100% French construction. The shipyard has capitalized on its expertise in marine quality, inherited from its Ostrea range (range of fishing trip helmsman), to offer a modern, high-performance, and accessible open boat. The Abaco range comes in several sizes, but the 600 Open remains one of the most popular for its balance between size, price and equipmentIt positions itself above the smaller open ones, like the Cap Camarat 5.5 CC or the Boston Whaler 170 Montauk.
Boat fittings
The layout of the Abaco 600 Open is optimized for comfort and practicality.The spacious and well-designed cockpit allows for a lounge area seating six around a retractable table, which converts into a large sunpad (1.75 x 1.90 m). The console, offset to starboard, frees up a secure portside walkway and provides access to a forward seating area equipped with two storage lockers. The aft bench seat, featuring a stainless steel backrest, offers additional relaxation space.
In terms of equipment, the boat comes standard with a cockpit shower with a 50-liter tank, a chemical toilet, a console cover, gas struts for the engine and cockpit hatches, and a dedicated space for electronics (10-inch screen). Available options (bimini, swim platforms, cockpit lounge) allow for customization to suit individual needs. The composite wood upholstery and gunwales enhance the boat’s premium feel while remaining easy to maintain.
| Space | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Cockpit | Height-adjustable seat, sliding and 360° swivel, rear bench seat with stainless steel backrest, storage compartment, swim ladders |
| Front square | Bench with fold-down table, 2 storage chests |
| Console | Altuglas windscreen, electronics compartment, dual USB port, storage compartment, sliding door |
| Comfort | Cockpit shower, chemical toilet, console cover, composite wood gunwales |
Marine qualities
The Abaco 600 Open benefits from the renowned seaworthiness of the Ocqueteau shipyard: a hull designed for excellent seakeeping, even in rough seas, and remarkable stability for an open boat of this size. Vacuum infusion construction ensures optimal rigidity and reduced fuel consumption, thanks to its controlled weight. The boat is CE certified for 7 people, attesting to its safety and stability.
Owners highlight its maneuverability, reassuring handling at medium and high speeds, and its ability to cut through waves without slamming. Standard hydraulic steering and engine options up to 200 hp allow performance to be tailored to different uses (cruising, fishing, watersports). The high freeboard (69 cm) provides good protection against spray, while the shallow draft (0.32 m) facilitates docking and navigation in shallow waters.
Abaco 600 Open Technical Specifications
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall length | 6.20 m |
| Hull length | 5.99 m |
| Hull width | 2.45 m |
| Draft | 0.32 m |
| Weight without engine | 900 kg |
| Maximum motorization | 200 hp / 148 kW |
| Fuel capacity | 190 l |
| CE certification | C7 (7 people) |
| freeboard height | 69cm |
| Sun lounger dimensions | 1.70 x 1.75 m |
| Construction | Fiberglass/wood/honeycomb sandwich, vacuum infusion |
| Cabin | 1 (with chemical toilet) |
| Sleeping | 1 (convertible bench seat) |
| Fresh water reservoir | Option (50 l cockpit shower) |
| Standard equipment | Hydraulic steering, electric bilge pump, winch ring, stainless steel bow roller, swim ladders, USB port, 10″ electronics slot |
| Options | Bimini, swim platforms, cockpit lounge, solar panel, depth sounder, GPS, VHF |
Conclusion
The Abaco 600 Open is a French motorboat that impresses with its value for money, versatility, and robustness. Whether for family outings, fishing, or watersports, it offers an excellent balance of performance, comfort, and safety. Its meticulous construction and positive owner feedback make it a wise choice for boaters looking for a reliable and well-designed open boat.