Seven years later and the market is just about starting to catch up with this boat .. technically and functionally. And no ones produced a 55 with that much living space...that can be opened up in good conditions.
I guess the galley down is a option that the factory offer's. Thanks for the video. BB should have some more walk through videos of the rapier 400 more detailt.
can someone tell me if there's a way to own one of these magnificent works of art (should be put on a wall if the wall was big enough) without having to pay that million + price tag not stealing either
This is an original design by the racing multihull builder Dazcat for Broadblue. The combination of high performance with a cruising emphasis is it's advantage.
The Prout range are credited with 35 million miles under their keels and the Quest model has done many transatlantic crossings. The actual decision about whether a specific boat is or isn't ready for an extended passage must always be finally made by the skipper but there should be no reason why this boat isn't able to make this type of passage once it has been put back into good condition.
I recently bought a Prout Quest 31, that can be find in youtube: "Prout Quest 31 "DOLPHIN" SSR 24257 build 1979-C-72". This boat was abandoned and finally the Portuguese Government take ownership of the boat and did a Auction, where I bought it. But. There's no documents other then the bill of sale from the government to me. So, registering the vessel as been a chalenge. More then to rebuild it. The portuguese government don't care. I try to register in UK because theres an SSR number, but they said that a bill of sale from the corrent year, would not be enough. So I was thinking making a Belgium registry, but I need an CE Plate. A photo of it, thats it. Any ideia how to get it? Was that used in 1979, year of construction? Bottom of line, I just need a picture of the CE Plate for a Prout Quest 31 Where do I find it? Thanks in advance, Pauloalexandreclara@gmail.com +351 912507527
Hi Paulo, The Prout 31 was launched before the RCD CE scheme came into place and so it would be deemed exempt from requiring a CE certificate. The date for first use in the EU that requires a CE certificate is June 1998. If the boat was used in the Eu prior to June 1998 then it doesn't need a certificate. Hope that helps. Mark and Multihull World
With a big cat like that, you should have an Expandacraft modular boat of some kind on board. Expandacraft is a modular multihull which fits in small spaces and can transform into all sorts of watercraft. Row, paddle, paddle, sail or motor, it's like the Lego of boats
If you cruise on a Cat, why not play on one.? Look into Expandacraft, a modular watercraft that stores in small spaces and converts into all sorts of different craft. Oh, and we ship all over the world.
Old school steering. The helm inside, with a car sized wheel, is really as modern as can be. Off course you would go for the auto pilot most of the time. But then there is also a tiller system, you can use if you wanna sit outside and steer the boat, or even doing a little racing. Wich many people like to do. Sorry about my English 👋
@@jamesaron1967 Most commercial vessels use a joyce stick or a rotating lever about the size of you're hand with bearing marks off the 0deg. rudder line.... they work electronically or by hydraulics and have integrated auto pilots. Even a small car type steering wheel is rare.. but smaller lighter boats with direct mechanical steering still use large wheels .... ditto its also needed to to keep the more conservative sailors happy.. even if its not actually needed and takes up a load of space. The genius of the tiller system on this boat gives you a back up system and allows the Conservative wind in the hair spray in the face crowd to indulge in occasional boughts of hypothermia and skin cancer.
@@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 the tiller gives you a more direct feel of the rudder and the steering than the joyce stick. That’s the difference. The sailors in small boats that you look down upon actually like that direct feeling of the wheel or the tiller, regardless of whether it is ‘needed’. Just like how some sport cars are more fun to drive than big vans with less responsive steering. If you’re gonna make fun of people you should at least understand them.
@@donaldvanvliet9039 I dont look down on smaller boats ....and have been a cyclist and motorcyclist. The Rapido R550 is a favourite because it offers both full internal all weather single handed oceanic sailing and the ability to plug in a tiller and by remote controls sail the same 55foot speedster and ocean crosser to be sailed just like a dingy or a wharram another favourite. As for the windelo theyve done some thing different and it works very well meeting the weather and safety challenges of live aboards and families through the cockpit layout. I imagine it could also be sailed from an emergency tiller if required. The real improvement is the environmental impact reduction of building the windelo through its materials and power system. Trust me im as impressed by a nicely built wharram or rescued old yatch as any Gunboat if not more. ..in fact its always the design and sustainability rather than the size or price that interests me. Just if you dont live in a predominantly warm environment you need sheltered Sailing conditions to be safe and live.
