Hi i have finally taken the plunge after 20 years of talking about it and purchased a
Catamaran hull and
deck Prout Elite year 1990.
The story goes it was purchased in 1990 as a selfbuild and has sat in the yard ever since due to some unforseen circumstances. It has never been in the
water and i think it is a worthy
project as i would never be able to
purchase a fully finished one but can afford to do it bit by bit and would like to know the
boat inside out for future cruising.
The Prout is currently situated in Dauntless
boat yard Essex and i hope to bring it down to Cornwall Summer 2014 and start
work on it in Gweek boatyard although i am open for suggestions if anyone knows a better yard here?
I plan to sail it around the world in 6 years time and want to have it ready to go buy then.
I have never worked on any boat or
catamaran before and to be frank no nothing about them although im not bad at woodwork and i am keen to learn.
So i thought i would join this forum and try and try and get some
advice on what im going to need to buy and where to source it from.
Also the best way to get it down to Cornwall.
Where to start? Inside or out? What
engine to buy? Twin or
single? Size of
mast etc etc.
I have had a look arond on the net but can not find much info so would be very gratefull for any help i can get.