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Do NOT Buy - Prout 34 Bluewater Catamaran - Ep 351 - Lady K Sailing
October 13, 2025 · 10 min · 33K views
What this video covers
The Prout 34 is a 34-foot, 9,000-pound production catamaran known for its seaworthiness, 15-foot beam, and shallow 3-foot draft, making it suitable for cruising the Bahamas and Florida Keys.▶ 7:28 The design features a cabin-forward layout, a deep, protected cockpit, and a single masthead rig with a small mainsail and large genoa.▶ 1:50 Performance typically averages 5 to 7 knots on passage.▶ 2:48 A specific Prout 34 currently listed for $40,000, named Bear Necessities, exhibits significant signs of neglect, including extensive water intrusion around windows and hatches, damaged interior woodwork, and a missing steering wheel.▶ 4:06 The vessel also shows fiberglass issues on the nacelle and requires a full inspection of the davit mounting points and standing rigging.▶ 5:42 Given the scale of the necessary refit—starting with sealing the hull and replacing all seals—the vessel represents a substantial project that likely exceeds the value of the $40,000 asking price.▶ 8:14
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