Glad you enjoyed it. What a change in video technology compared to all the young sailors out there today. I wonder what could have happened if RUclips was invented back then!
I agree that the actors are great. That Dutch couple especially - so good-looking! These were made many years ago, so the quality isn't great, but low resolution has its benefits.
What an adventure. I am looking at a 33CS for Med cruising and as you are probably the most experienced sailors of this specific model would be grateful if you could share share some of your insights on the good bad and indifferent with these cats.
These are great old style catamarans capable of handling whatever you will face although not the speediest compared to later designs. The Quest 33 is safe, stable with good space layout inside and out. Mark sure the engine is solid as she doesn't sail well to weather - but can be done - and sometimes the Med can be difficult with adverse and shifting winds. Also make sure to invest in good light air gennakers of multiple weights. You want to be able to sail in light winds reaching and downwind when the seas are relatively flatter. We faced gales and thunderstorms in her without any concerns. Read Alayne's book, Sailing Promise, for all the details.
Thanks for your thoughts. They have a reputation for not being good to windward but the staysail can help , some bridgedeck slamming and troubles with the silette out drive leg. From what I have read the main bulkhead by way of the mast can get soft. Sound about right?
@@rollinroland4144 don't know about any soft bulkhead issues, but a 30+ yo boat will flex. I am just saying what I have experienced. It all depends on what you want to do, and how much money you have. I think these boats are better for world cruising than an equivalent priced monohull.
Agree all boats are a compromise and Prouts have a lot to offer. Was just looking for the main negative issues to be aware of when looking at one (as and when we are allowed to travel again to go look!) Thanks for your feedback.
OMG memories I read your book and came across this feed. Thank you for sharing :)
Glad you enjoyed it. What a change in video technology compared to all the young sailors out there today. I wonder what could have happened if RUclips was invented back then!
Yipee, great movie, you must make another one. Great actors too!!
I agree that the actors are great. That Dutch couple especially - so good-looking! These were made many years ago, so the quality isn't great, but low resolution has its benefits.
What an adventure. I am looking at a 33CS for Med cruising and as you are probably the most experienced sailors of this specific model would be grateful if you could share share some of your insights on the good bad and indifferent with these cats.
These are great old style catamarans capable of handling whatever you will face although not the speediest compared to later designs. The Quest 33 is safe, stable with good space layout inside and out. Mark sure the engine is solid as she doesn't sail well to weather - but can be done - and sometimes the Med can be difficult with adverse and shifting winds. Also make sure to invest in good light air gennakers of multiple weights. You want to be able to sail in light winds reaching and downwind when the seas are relatively flatter. We faced gales and thunderstorms in her without any concerns. Read Alayne's book, Sailing Promise, for all the details.
Thanks for your thoughts. They have a reputation for not being good to windward but the staysail can help , some bridgedeck slamming and troubles with the silette out drive leg. From what I have read the main bulkhead by way of the mast can get soft.
Sound about right?
@@rollinroland4144 don't know about any soft bulkhead issues, but a 30+ yo boat will flex. I am just saying what I have experienced. It all depends on what you want to do, and how much money you have. I think these boats are better for world cruising than an equivalent priced monohull.
Agree all boats are a compromise and Prouts have a lot to offer. Was just looking for the main negative issues to be aware of when looking at one (as and when we are allowed to travel again to go look!)
Thanks for your feedback.