115. Is This CHEAP Catamaran Worth It? [Yacht Tour] Learning the Lines

I'm slowing going through your whole series. Out of all the channels, I appreciate your (both of you) approach to everything. I've been bit by the sailing bug and now I'm hooked. I started sailing recreationally at a local harbor renting Rhodes 19's for a couple hours at a time. Now I'm on the lookout for my first buy. I met someone just yesterday to see his Cal 20 and he immediately invited me out to sail. I love the community and familiarity of other sailors.

That's value for money It would make a comfortable bahama and Carib cruiser. Solid fiberglass hull construction built with British almost 100% waterproof BS1088 marine plywood joinery. Reliable performance , not set the world on fire but it's called cruising for a reason. Thanks for showing us these boats that our out there! For the people who want galley up........get your wallets out and spend really money , for $50k with some cosmetic work you have a very cheap way to get a lot of room on the water , the one thing not obvious is the single engine I think ( unless it’s hydraulic drive to 2 props) better for island that tight marina usage. Cheers Warren

Step one...dry dock and a full survey! If the hull is sound, rigging is good, mechanical is working or repairable, this boat is a gem. Cleaning, Gelcoat repair, Bright Work, New Lines, Service all moving parts and the engine, $10K Maximum. If I had the money, I would fly down and buy it, on condition of a survey results being favorable of course.

There's your boat. Perfect for the three of you. One thing I have to say, you show boats that people are trying to sell. Sometimes you have a tendency to say an engine needs replacing or rebuilding just because it has some rust on it or just doesn't look that nice. When it comes to engines, in absolutely no way does the exterior looks of engine reflect the condition. Before you even give an opinion of the engine, you should be ready to tell your viewers the hours on the engine. I've been a mechanic for 35 years. I've seen diesel engines that looked completely wasted start up and run for over 200,000 miles or thousands of hours. That engine could very likely outlive the boat. Diesel engine last far longer than gas engine. Even longer on sail boats. Other than that, nice viewing and nice boat.

I have been searching for good Prout videos for yearsssss. On my bday one finally gets uploaded! Thanks for the tour. I’m definitely getting a Prout!

This looks like a Prout Quest 33. This is the same model as we circumnavigated from '92 to '96. It needs lots of cosmetic work, but it is a solid, safe, good boat. It is well outfitted, but also well used. Ours was build in 1986 and when we circumnavigated this was before multihulls were popular - we were considered pretty crazy by some. However, these are nothing like the modern cats and are heavily built, under canvassed and sail more like a monohull (5 knot passages when laden down) than today's boats. This may be okay, considering you are coming from a monohull in the first place. Certainly a good candidate for electric as they are lighter and can go faster, although there is limited space for batteries. Happy to discuss pros/cons further.

For the price and what you get...That isn't bad at all....I don't think it will depreciate that much more...so even if you paid $40 to $42,000...You will not be losing money....It would be worth investing money into it....For the money....it would give a person a lot of freedom and a platform to a bigger and better boat....PS You two are appreciated....Thanks!

Prout,boats were made with thick fiberglass hulls that's why so many of them are still around slow strong and safe, the dates layout proves it

That seems like a damn good deal. It is so well equipped with water maker and heater. I don't normally like a down galley but ironically on a smaller cat like this, you weren't in such a deep hole and isolated from the main cabin. Really nice icebox too. The little tech room in rear sponson is awesome and could be very versatile with a drop down bunk added and maybe even some simple enclosures around water maker equipment (fully removable for maintenance, obviously). You could literally have 3 sleeping quarters on a 33 ft. boat and still keep the ability to store or use for tech. The only thing that scares me is the rigging which might make me offer slightly less for a contingency for replacement before any serious cruise. Thanks for reviewing!

I love mono hulls and cats. In that size category and this particular cat, I don’t see the advantage. I enjoy your boat tours. Thanks guys! 👍👍👍

This guy is not a yacht broker but he very well could be working for one. I left you tube for over 6 months while travelling. I return and he's right there still preaching the same words.

I've been watching your videos for a week now and came across this one, good job solo very professional.

I had a Prout Snowgoose 37, which was the next boat up from the Quest. Really good, safe, and fast cruiser. We used to sail it at an average speed of 10 knots. Very good in heravy seas, unlike modern cats, it has narrow hulls, which are better for performance and stability, but not so good for accomodation. Great boat, I would have another in a heartbeat.

Lovely Prout with a Solid Shout too sun bath, in . Well structured, cat with great provenance and performance.Go for it don't delay .but buy an electronic device too see how thick THE hull, is AND check for Dampness or delaminaceion..!!

Man you need to jump all over this one! What a great boat. Cosmetics are the fun things to update

The boat looks cool for a small cat. DEFINITELY sign me up for the equipment room.

Nice rig! Just us older people would find that from the main berth to the head is a long trek.

I started watching because the DIY Boat And Other DIY Projects I enjoyed the Energy of you Both and continued watching right through to this Video am Sad at the direction this Channel has appeared to have taken with walking through other peoples boats instead of working on Freebie ???? I have a Custom 32 footer that I've been Refitting myself as well, I do wish you both well and Hope that happiness and health with wealth follow you wherever You both Go. I have Subbed but not sure Ill hang around if Looking at other peoples boats is what this has Become and Stays. Sorry If I have unintentionally Offended this was not my intention Good luck In your refit and with Freebie.

I normally don't like catamarans but I kinda like the layout of this boat.

I'm not a boat expert, but i think the price is on the high side . I think it could be a really good boat , fixed up , and if the survey came back good with no major structure issues. Just my opinion. Good vid