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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-03-2014, 06:24
Replies: 40
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Posted By Wandering
Re: Catalac 9M or Prout Quest 33 ?

I agree entirely. Most catamaran sailors do not take weight seriously enough. I have seen so many overweight Prout and Catalacs that sail like a pig due to being overloaded. These are heavy boats...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 07-03-2014, 09:19
Replies: 40
Views: 26,602
Posted By Wandering
Re: Catalac 9M or Prout Quest 33 ?

77230

This the Snowgoose37. 1981 model. These weigh 5 ton plus about 1ton of gear onboard. This one has a 48ft mast. I have never come across another with such a tall mast. I think it helps with...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 05-03-2014, 11:08
Replies: 40
Views: 26,602
Posted By Wandering
Re: Catalac 9M or Prout Quest 33 ?

I would agree that single engine is inferior but it's not a major problem either. I suspect anybody could manoeuvre a twin engine quite easily. The single engine with drive leg requires practise and...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 05-03-2014, 10:25
Replies: 40
Views: 26,602
Posted By Wandering
Re: Catalac 9M or Prout Quest 33 ?

We will have to agree to disagree. I have spent several years cruising in company with Catalacs and the
Prout out performed the Catalacs in every way accept motoring. In my experience there in no...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 05-03-2014, 08:22
Replies: 40
Views: 26,602
Posted By Wandering
Re: Catalac 9M or Prout Quest 33 ?

Alex. Mine was the pre elite snowgoose. The Elite put about one ton on due to different hull and heavier internal moulding/ more luxury!
Mine had a 45ft mast fitted. Standard on the pre-elite was...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 05-03-2014, 06:29
Replies: 40
Views: 26,602
Posted By Wandering
Re: Catalac 9M or Prout Quest 33 ?

I had a Prout snowgoose 37 for 11 years. In my opinion, they are the best Prout built if you like to sail. The 33 won't sail as well as the hulls are an inch wider but they have a short waterline...
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