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Prout 39 Escale Review

• Post author By Hunter Frey
• Post date September 6, 2020
• 7 Comments on Prout 39 Escale Review

The Prout 39’ Escale was built in Essex, United Kingdom in 1991. Finding one of these cats is a rarity, since it’s to be believed that only a mere 200 some are left sailing the seas; a cruising class gem, designed by two brothers, Francis and Roland Prout. The two brothers spent their youth learning the ropes of design and boat-building within the families’ business, building folding canoes and dinghies. The brothers even raced canoes in the 1952 Helsinki Olympics! Before the Prout Cruising Classes were built, the brothers designed smaller day sailing boats and also the infamous Shearwater class, under the families business. The Brothers domination of the catamaran cruising world began in 1975, when their company, “Prout Catamarans” was founded. From 1975 to when they shut their doors in 2002, Prout Catamarans manufactured close to 4,300 boats; 658 of which were the Escale 39 Series.

From looking at the Escale 39, comparing layout prints to previous builds, the Escale has a considerably larger beam, almost 2:1, resulting in a much more spacious interior. If comfort is more of a priority than being first to the destination, the Escale is a great boat. However, some interiors can be quite dated, thus the second hand prices reflect this. After many years of improving the notorious looking nacelle, Prout has engineered the ideal accommodations below deck, spaces un-seen in the mono-haul world. There are 8 different layouts to choose from, offering a wide range of accommodations. The hull design, being ruggedly built, Kevlar reinforced, makes them almost unsinkable.

Captain Jeff, owner and operator the beautiful 39 foot Escale, Summer Rain has been kind enough to do a full tour and interview. The boat has been in Jeff’s family since its conception in 1991. Circum-navigation of the globe was in its future. Summer Rain took its maiden voyage in the fall of 1992 after a lot of preparation. Since then, the boat has almost never sat still. Captain Jeff tells me story after story, so proud of his vessel. He has done so much work and refitting, that I’m boggled by the creature comforts and upgrades. Like many catamarans, the builder needed to find a happy place in the construction of the hull, keeping the boat lightweight enough, solid and able to create more windage, lessening the slow speed maneuverability that some multi-hulls suffer. The laminate that is used to build the hull is “one tough sun-of-a-gun.” Jeff tells me while smiling and sharing an adventure: “sailing in the South Sea, having an issue with the GPS and running aground on a reef, I was certain we were doomed” says Jeff. “After we inspected the boat for any critical damage, seeing none, we waited for the high tide”. With the incoming tide, Summer Rain, ungrounded herself, and the damage was very minor. “I couldn’t believe it”, Jeff says, “when I inspected the boat once we were off the reef, there were a few scratches, a couple deep, but I’ve seen much worse damage.” Other well thought-of- designs for the hull consist of the integral water tanks in the keels, which this provides a double skin; buoyancy compartments forward and aft Along with all the wood furniture and construction adds to its unsinkable reputation. Jeff strongly insists to me that “his experience, having met other Prout owners as well, is the quality of the manufacturing of Prout boats is quite superb.”

One fault, (pre 1996) that many Prout boat owners experienced was the cabin structure being compromised due to an ill thought rigging design. Looking at this Prout, I can see the main shrouds/backstays are attached to the cabin side rather than the hull, it’s apparent that it has been repaired several times with not much long term success and is now being refitted. This is definitely a weakness that in older Proust can lead to failure of the cabin roof. In 1996 this issue was fixed in the newer boats by using a diamond stay system with a taller mast and rigging off the sides. This provides more sail area, a stiffer mast and less chance of wear between the spreaders and the Genoa. The entryway is better designed and covered with a bubble on 1996 and newer builds.

Getting into the performance of the boat with Jeff, my first thhought and doubt is in the ability of the Prout Escale sailing into the wind. A typical misconception and one many mono haul sailors argue is catamarans don’t sail well into the wind, period. The Prout brothers, following their strict design rules, have resulted in the Escale being able to sail almost as good into the wind as any other mono haul vessel. Captain Jeff goes on to tell me about how often monohaul sailors that start sailing multihulls, tend to pinch up into the wind too much. “The secret” Jeff Says, “you must fall off a little, build up speed, then gradually sheet in and come up. Any type of sailing, even sailing against trade winds and tides, can be overcome by a little finesse and learning. “For getting to ones destination downwind”, Jeff says, “handing the main and poling out twin genoas, we have been able to cruise 160-190 miles and more a day”. This is unheard of in a lot of monohauls. In strong seas, storms and heavy winds; double or triple reefed main, combined with a small furled staysail, provides effective drive, great stability and a level of comfort, even in unpleasant conditions. The hydraulic steering is a plus, the rudder sticking where you put it, making shorthanded sailing a breeze.

Summer Rain has two heads, one in each hull, and three double berths, each about 17 feet away from each other, providing wonderful privacy that is sometimes ill gotten on sailing vessels. The athwartships double berths aft are great sea berths on either tack. Typically, one hull is for the owner and the other for crew and friends. The galley is quite spacious, with deep double sinks, full size navigation station, with all the bells and whistles to keep everyone perplexed. The Saloon comfortably seats 10, with 360 degree panoramic view and quick access to the cockpit. There are 16 hatches and four opening ports which provide excellent ventilation in the warmer climates. Aft of the cockpit there is a 12ft wide aft deck, that can stow anything from you dinghy to trash, to whatever else one may think of.

The deck design, an aftermarket refit, includes a water catching system that can fill the 170 gallon tank in a half hour in a tropical rainstorm. Jeff simply opens the deck side fillers, places a piece of plastic or towel behind the fillers and all the rain from the coach roof, foredeck and side decks, flows into the tanks, all Thanks to the integral molded toe-rails of Prout. The collection surfaces are so big on the Escale, that with the rain and a water purifier, Jeff can go quite a while before a shore water visit.

All these designs share some common features: such as beam-to-length ratios under 50%, small mainsail with large Genoa, cutter rigs stepped well aft, allowing handling in safety from the cockpit. These catamarans also share low aspect ratio keels for shallow draft and beach-ability. Jeff even told me one story of anti-fouling his vessel beached instead of hauling out. Once fault amongst all the Prout designs especially the Escale is the bridge-deck clearance, which some people say should have been increased.

The Prout 39 is one of the nicest looking catamarans you will ever see. She will look after her crew in just about any weather. But like any multihull, is vulnerable to overloading. Some things should just be left on-shore. All though, on average, what I have found is that the price per foot of a cat is usually more than that for than a monohaul, Escale Series vessels can be found at decent price. The “P” catamaran design is from a long line of top notch sailing vessels, such as the Quest, Event, Ocean Ranger and Snowgoose models.

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By Hunter Frey

My name is Hunter Frey. I’m a sailor, writer and adventurer. It’s my passion to enjoy life, get the most out of it, and have no regrets. I like to share about the things I learn and experience.

7 replies on “Prout 39 Escale Review”

I love the hard canopy in the photo of Meander. Anybody know where I could get one of these please ?

I find it hard to believe that you would profess this as a decent vessel. It has many serious design flaws. I am a prout lover but when I viewed an Escale to purchase , it’s cabin top and starboard engine had just been replaced at great expense ( boat was only a few years old , due to companionway flaw , which caused severe leaking that makes this boat a sad NO. The previous owner of Different Drummer , who bought her at a boat show got stuck with a real lemon. His experience was chronicled in great detail online and a must read before you ever consider taking one of these on. Too many flaws imho.

Yes, it would be best if every boat were perfect, and sailors can lay back and enjoy the ride, but we all know that cruising can be defined as fixing your boat in exotic places.

I think any older boat will have some issues, and sailors are very good problem solvers and DIY experts.

Interesting, we know a skipper that’s sailed all over the world in boats from 11mtrs to 60mtrs and has had one of these built in Sth Africa in 1992 for 15 years and has sailed it all over the Pacific. Loves the boat.

Hi Hunter, I wonder if this message will get to you? Am I correct that none of the pics here are of your ‘Summer Wind’ ??

I am particularly interested in your comments about the rigging,.. One fault, (pre 1996) that many Prout boat owners experienced was the cabin structure being compromised due to an ill thought rigging design. Looking at this Prout, I can see the main shrouds/backstays are attached to the cabin side rather than the hull, it’s apparent that it has been repaired several times with not much long term success and is now being refitted. This is definitely a weakness that in older Proust can lead to failure of the cabin roof. In 1996 this issue was fixed in the newer boats by using a diamond stay system with a taller mast and rigging off the sides. This provides more sail area, a stiffer mast and less chance of wear between the spreaders and the Genoa. The entryway is better designed and covered with a bubble on 1996 and newer builds.

I have long been interested in aft-mast rigs….RunningTideYachts.com Just a few days ago i found one of these vessels in a marina here i St Augustine FL. I was intrigued with its rigging, and hope to meet the owners and go aboard. I would like to see the modifications you made to yours.

Beste, wij kochten vorig jaar een prout 38 uit 1998. Zelf wil ik enkele zaken veranderen aan deze cat. Daarom vind ik jullie forum wel interessant. Zijn jullie nog actief? En zijn jullie allen prout eigenaren?

Bruno Ik zelf heb een prout 39 vorig jaar gekocht in Ierland. Ben nu op Shannon rivier. Sports rig met chai plates aan hull. Bent u in Nederland? I went through lock 100ft in Ardnacrusha with it just about – its on YouTube very tight!

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Prout Escale 39

Prout Escale 39 is a 39 ′ 0 ″ / 11.9 m catamaran sailboat designed by David Feltham and built by Prout & Sons between 1991 and 1995.

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The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

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CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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Ajaya39' Prout Escale 1991

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Ajaya  is a rare version of the sturdily built Prout EScale 39. Sailed across the Atlantic by her meticulous English owners, she has been loved and maintained to high standards. 2018 survey available.  These boats are known to be incredibly seaworthy, as they were built to withstand heavy conditions. She is a solid, roomy, and pretty catamaran, much roomier than her smaller Prout cousins. Be sure to read the owners' note!

HIGHLIGHTS (SEE FULL EQUIPMENT LIST FOR ALL)

• Twin Yanmar 3HM35F diesels (35hp each)

Fully re-rigged in 2008

• 750 Watts Solar
• Custom Hard Bimini 

Z-spars mast converted to standard battened mainsail from original 'in-mast' by Z-Spars UK

Single line mainsail slab reefing system

Profurl roller furling on genoa & staysail

1 x Jeckells battened main with lazy jacks and packamain - 2008

• Cruising chute

Mast mounted whisker pole

West Marine 310 hard bottom dinghy with chaps - 2011

• Yamaha 15hp 2 Stroke outboard - 2011

Specifications

• Price USD: $ 124,900

Titusville, Florida, United States

• LOA: 39 ft in
• Display Length: 39 ft
• Beam: 19' 4"
• Water Capacity: 200 gals
• Fuel Capacity: 80 gals
• Engine Details: Yanmar 3HM35FC
• Engine 1: 1991 27.00 HP
• Engine 2: 1991 27.00 HP
• Engine Fuel: Diesel
• Days on Market: INQUIRE

+ OWNERS COMMENTS:

AJAYA  is a 1991 Prout Escale 39 built by Prout Catamarans UK and has been in our ownership for 15 years. We are the fourth and longest serving owners, buying her in Denia, Spain from an English family in 2004. She was laid-up ashore in the UK between 2004-2008. The extensive refit included professional installation of a later model entrance dome and recessed fixed saloon windows with interior carbon fiber reinforcement. The two forward double cabins were converted into one large spacious, airy master cabin. The hulls were also professionally sand blasted, epoxied with International Gel Shield and then Coppercoated. All the factory painted coachroof and hull striping was removed back to white gelcoat.  AJAYA  looks more akin to the later Prout 39 models she preceded. 

 We left the UK in the autumn of 2008 and sailed  AJAYA  across the Atlantic in early 2009 after a three month stay in Lanzarote, Canary Islands. Since that time we've cruised the Caribbean both west and east and sailed her up to Washington DC and Maine. We've explored the Chesapeake, the ICW and as far south as the San Blas Islands, Panama. Lately we've chosen to winter in the Bahamas. Living aboard full time for most of those years we have always strived to maintain  AJAYA  to a high standard. A NAMS Insurance survey was carried out in December 2018 when the boat was deamed to be in 'above average' condition.

Prout catamarans are world renowned for their structural integrity. The hull and deck are GRP bonded together forming an immensely strong monocoque catamaran capable of comfortable world cruising by minimal crew. Fourteen terminals from mast to deck mean this design also provides a safe proven dependable rig able to easily cope with the stresses of offshore sailing. All sail handling can be done from the safety of the cockpit.

 We set ourselves a 10 year cruising plan and now sadly it's time for us to move on.  AJAYA  has many years of life ahead of her. We are hoping she'll find caring enthusiastic owners to take her on some new adventures.

+ ENGINES/BATTERIES:

2 x Yanmar 3HM35F diesels (35hp each)

2 x Yanmar SD30 saildrives

2 x spare 17x14 propellers

Stirling alternator booster on port engine

Adverc alternator booster on starboard engine

Stirling Pro-split R zero loss diode on engine charging system

5 x 105 aph Group 31 batteries - 2018

1 x 85 aph Group 27 battery - 2018

1 x Starter battery 900 CCA - 2018

Various engine spares including spare alternator

Factory Yanmar engine & saildrive workshop & spare parts manuals

+ SAILS/RIGGING:

1 x Jeckalls staysail/storm jib - 2008

1 x Jeckalls genoa - 2008

1 x Jeckalls genoa - serviceable

Cruisng chute

2 x 30 imperial galllons stainless steel diesel tanks

2 x 5 US gallon diesel jerrycans

2 x keel water tanks (154 imperial gallons total)

1 x extra water tank aft (36 imperial gallons total)

2 x 26 imperial gallons total holding tanks

Yamaha 15hp outboard - 2011

1 x 6 US gallon gas container

1 x 5 US gallon spare container

Folding grapnel dinghy anchor

Bravo 12 electric dinghy inflation pump

Bravo dinghy foot pump

+ ELECTRONICS/NAVIGATION:

+ outside deck equipment:.

Passerelle deck fittings at bow & stern

Passerelle - currently dismantled & stowed

Simpson 175 stainless steel dinghy davits

2 x additional block & tackle hoists

Stainless steel stern arch

Hard bimini top - 2015 with switched LED lighting

Full canvas cockpit enclosure

3 x Kyosera 36v 250w solar panels - 2 on arch/1 on hard top

2 x Barient 28 2-speed primary winches

2 x Harken 32 2-speed winches

3 x winch handle pockets & 3 winch handles

2 x 20lb propane tanks - 2016/7

Diveline hookah compressor, accumulater & regulator c/w approx 50' hose & owners manual

Magma gas BBQ

Rail mounted fish filleting table

Fishing equipment - lines, 4 x reels, lures & yoyos etc.

Slings & spear gun

2 x teak grating cockpit tables on movable Lagun legs

2 x hot & cold cockpit showers on rear decks

Solar shower bag - unused

Zwardvis adjustable helm seat with cushion

2 x sets of window covers - green new 2019 & white (old but useable for storage)

Full set of cockpit cushions

2 x stainless steel swim ladders

6 x large fenders

Warps & dock lines

+ INSIDE EQUIPMENT

Pur Powersurvivor 80II watermaker - new membranes required

2 x burner hob - Techimpex 2017 with fiddle rails

Spare 3 ring hob - 2008

Smev propane oven

Engel front opening fridge -  2017

110v 600w Microwave with securing strap

110v 1500w electric kettle

110v toaster

Propane control panel - hob/BBQ/oven

Triple sink

Hot & cold tap supplied from keel tanks

Filtered cold water supply from aft tanks

Filteri water filter housing under inboard galley cupboard

2 x hot water calorifiers heated by engines & 220v immersion heaters

Built in 12v fridge/freezer box with holdover plate

Various saucepans/bowls/jugs/mugs & stove top kettle

6 x place setting melamine crockery

Cutlery & utensils

+ ANCHOR & SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

1000 watt Lofrans windlass - new seals 2018

1 x 35lb Delta anchor

1 x 40lb Bruce anchor

30m 3/8ths chain with additional rode

12v LED portable anchor light

Deck wash with Jabsco pump

Paratech sea anchor

Plastic covered stainless steel jackstays

Firdell Blipper mast mounted radar reflector

Mast tricolour and steaming light

Liferaft in valise (out of service)

2 x horseshoe liferings with automatic lights

2 x Hendersen bilge pumps

2 x Attwood 750gpm electric bilge pumps - 1 new 2019

2 x Attwood bilge pump control switches

1 x 1400 gph high capacity bilge pump with hose & battery clamps

EPIRB - tested & working

Emergency VHF aerial

9v battery spotlight

High powered 12v spotlight with cockpit socket

Zinc Saver II - galvanic isolator

4 x fire extingushers

3 x battery CO alarms

1 x 12v propane alarm

2 x 9v fire alarms

Fire blanket

Lifejackets (approx 5)

Waterproof grab bag

Ships Captains medical guide/First aid book

Hurricane ratchet tiedown straps x 4

Rigging wire cutters

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40 years of experience and 4000 boats built, no one of which has sunk, that is quite a reference when it comes to cruising catamarans. Even if the design isn't to everyones' taste! "Our boats are above all practical and seakindly", I was told at the Grand Pavois boat show at La Rochelle, by Remko Van Russen, the "sailing salesman" of Prout Catamarans who is wandering the coast from the Channel to the Atlantic at the helm of the Escale 39, the most recent addition to the range. It is a model which has given way slightly to commercial pressure, with more style and comfort than its predecessors.

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Prout Escale 39 for sale in Antigua and Barbuda

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Antigua and Barbuda

Make & Model

Prout Escale 39

MEASUREMENTS

Description.

To many, the Prout Escale 39 was the best boat that ever came out of the Canvey Island yard. More modern in its styling than its predecessors and in place of the Sillette Sonic Leg with single engine, sits twin diesel engines for massively improved performance and easier handling and of course the built in safety by the addition of the spare engine.

Engine Horse Power

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Feltham/Underwood

Super Structure Construction

Hull Material

NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT

Raymarine2015

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Shore Power

Prout Catamarans Ltd

Displacement(kgs)

Echosounder

Electrical Circuit

Engine Type

2 inboard diesels

Freshwatermaker

Low Aspect Ratio

Sloop Rig Wheel Steering

Wind Speed Dir

Hulls Headroom

2.1m / 7 Ft

Saloon Headroom

1.96m / 6 Ft

2 x Fridges

Gas Hob & Oven

TV/Radio/CD Player

ABOUT PROUT ESCALE 39

The Prout Escale 39 is a 39 feet long that boasts a 19 feet beam. This 1993 diesel Prout Escale 39, with 27 horsepower. The Prout Escale 39 is made of fiberglass. comes equipped with shore power. as well as being equipped with autopilot, plotter, radar, vhf.

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ABOUT THE SELLER

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The Cat's Pyjamas?

We chose to upgrade to a 39' Escale when we outgrew our 37' Snowgoose, the "von Quack". While that Prout catamaran also had a number of maddening defects, most of them were manageable and we thought we'd address the problem areas given our previous experience with the builder. Basically, we limited what Prout could install and paid a hefty premium for upgraded hardware on deck.

After all, there are compelling reasons to own a Prout Catamaran. Their older designs arguably offer the best layout for cruisers. Today, the "classic" layout might look a bit dated but its true demise can be traced to the rise of the charter market. Nowadays, most catamarans are destined for charter and "modern" layouts reflect the importance of cramming as many people into the boat as possible.

Thus, instead of having huge, functional galley and navigation areas, "modern" Catamarans squeeze both functions into much smaller spaces. But who asked the cook and navigator, they are paid employees, right? So if you are out to buy a boat, do not let this site dissuade your purchase decision if that boat is a Prout Catamaran. Rather, use the site as a check list for potential trouble spots. After all, Prouts have fantastic potential as voyagers and conscientious owners will have addressed the trouble spots already!

We chose a owner layout that allowed enough room for four double bunks and two bathrooms. All cabins are much bigger than on the Snowgoose, sporting higher ceilings and wider hulls. The more modern design gives the Escale a feeling of much more space than the double-ended canoe design of the Snowgoose even though the hull is only two feet longer. Click on the image below to enlarge it.

Our family contemplated selling the Cats PJs after we found the some of the worst defects. But the selling price would have reflected the condition of the boat. Thus, we decided to keep her and fix the defects as we found them. Much of the work in the earlier years ('95-'98) was not cataloged.

Unfortunately, small projects snowballed into much bigger jobs as the extent of problems became clear. For example, our electrical issues started innocently enough with some water pump problems... three years later, almost the entire electrical system has been replaced as we discovered and fixed the inadequacies of the Prout Catamarans construction job.

For example, we found badly rusted plain steel pins holding the standing rigging to our masthead that someone at Prout Catamarans had substituted for the stainless ones supplied by ZSpar. We also found a cockpit drain that drained onto the engine instead of overboard. The electrical system was not fused properly nor did it meet ABYC standards. Most terrifying of all was the initial flexing of our Prout Escale - joints between walls and bulkheads opened and closed, windows cracked, and hull connections busted as the two hulls went in their respective directions.

Thus, as far as we could tell, Prout Catamarans used a trial-by-error approach to boat building.

Judging from the letters I have received from fellow Prout owners, we weren't the only ones with workmanship issues. Perhaps this is why the French multihull builders were able to take the charter market by storm. And as the cruising market contracted, so did Prout. Their attempts at building charter boats (the 38' and 46') came too late: Charter fleets worldwide had already standardized around other manufacturers.

In 1999, Prout Catamarans was bought by the Canadian-based Quest group. Allegedly, the new owners would inject cash and use Prout Catamarans as a builder of choice for their charter fleet. Prout Catamarans was placed into receivership for the first time in Sept. 2001, only 14 months after being acquired. Six months later, the new Quest subsidiary called Prout UK that had bought the leftover Prout Catmarans assets was shut down permanently.

Out of curiosity, I ordered a credit check. On my first Prout bankruptcy page I analyze Prout Catmarans' slow descent into receivership. To keep track of more recent developments in all things Prout, I have created a second Prout bankruptcy page. For example, I try to list where the hull-molds have gone, as several companies continue to manufacturer these excellent designs.

But for all the time we lost due to the ineptness of Prout Catamarans building our Escale, one of the joys of the boating industry is the great number of hardworking, talented, and knowledgeable people that have helped us. Without their help and advice, we would have just given up. In particular, I would like to thank:

• The people at ZSparsUK for their counsel regarding our rigging.
• The Seven Seas Cruising Association and Info-Skipper for publishing real-life experiences with Marine equipment.