Ocqueteau 615 – Opus One

The Ocqueteau 615 is a compact, versatile day-cruiser/cuddy perfectly suited for coastal cruising, fishing and family outings. At just over 6 meters (≈20 ft) overall, it blends easy handling with practical accommodations: a sheltered cuddy cabin for stowage or a overnight sleeping option, an open cockpit with comfortable seating for 4–6, and a well-laid helm with good visibility. The hull is designed for a stable, dry ride in typical coastal conditions, this boat is powered by a 100 HP Honda outboard (offering economical cruise speeds and simple maintenance) t

🔹 General Overview

• Length: ~6.15–6.34 m (20–21 ft)
• Beam: ~2.44–2.45 m
• Weight: ~1000 kg (without engine)
• Engine:  100 Honda HP outboard
• Capacity: ~6–7 persons
• Berths: 1
• CE category: C (coastal waters)

It’s a mid-size 6 m class fishing cruiser, similar in concept to boats like Antares or Merry Fisher.

🔹 Design & Layout

• Enclosed wheelhouse (pilothouse) with 360° visibility
• Large aft cockpit – ideal for fishing or working space
• Sliding or rear door access to cockpit
• Wide side decks for safe movement

Inside:

• Forward cabin with 1 berths
• Small galley area (sink + portable stove)
• Often includes a marine toilet (heads)

The layout balances serious fishing usability outside with basic cruising comfort inside.

🔹 Construction & Hull

• GRP (fiberglass) construction
• Hard chine / semi-planing hull
• Designed to be:
  • Stable at rest (good for fishing)
  • Efficient and easy to handle
  • Capable in moderate coastal conditions

Ocqueteau boats are known for being relatively lightweight, improving efficiency and performance .

🔹 Performance

• Planes easily with moderate engine power (90–115 HP typical)
• Designed for:
  • Comfortable cruising rather than high speed
  • Good fuel efficiency
• Suitable for coastal trips, estuaries, and bays

🔹 Features & Equipment

Common equipment includes:

• Self-draining cockpit
• Rod holders and fishing setup options
• Navigation electronics (GPS, fishfinder, VHF)
• Anchor locker and mooring gear
• Optional canopy or cockpit cover

🔹 Typical Uses

• 🎣 Sea fishing (primary role)
• 🚤 Day cruising with family
• 🌊 Coastal exploration
• 🤿 Diving / leisure activities
• 🛏️ Weekend trips (short stays)

🔹 Key Advantages

• Practical fishing cockpit
• Good weather protection from wheelhouse
• Simple, reliable design
• Easy to trailer for a 6 m boat
• Versatile for both fishing and leisure

🔹 Summary

The Ocqueteau 615 is a solid, no-frills coastal fishing boat that offers:

• A spacious working cockpit
• A protected pilothouse for all-weather use
• Enough comfort for short cruising trips

It sits nicely between smaller open boats and larger cabin cruisers—ideal if you want a compact but capable fishing cruiser.