Prout Quest 33 Buyer's Guide
The Prout Quest 33 is a 33-foot cruising catamaran that Prout & Sons introduced in 1971, with a 2.5-foot draft and beam just under five meters. For a shopper on the brokerage market, she presents as a compact shallow-draft multihull built for coastal hopping and inland waterways, with a single outboard-driven hull and a small helm station putting docking controls close to hand.
Layouts on the Used Market
Expect the as-built arrangement: a catamaran with a compact wheel helm, low-mounted gear levers, and an outboard swing lever directly ahead of the skipper. The windows sit close behind the helm, and the flat uncurved interior surfaces define the living space. The same flat surfaces that simplify headlining work also give the interior a calm, boxy usability for a cruising couple.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The only fitted systems named in the record are the stainless steel fuel tank and the pivoting outboard engine commanded from the helm. A buyer should verify the outboard's condition and the fuel tank's history, as one owner recorded having the stainless tank cleaned out. Treat other gear as owner-fitted and inspect on merit. The outboard pivot at the helm is the critical docking control to confirm functional.
What to Inspect
The stainless fuel tank is the one component an owner proactively serviced; on a viewing, ask whether the tank has been cleaned or shows corrosion, and smell for fuel residue in the bilge. Confirm the outboard pivot lever at the helm moves freely, since its seizing would compromise docking. Check flat headlining surfaces for past water staining, as their flatness makes any leak obvious. Also test that the small helm wheel and close-behind windows give adequate sightlines when maneuvering.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Before committing, run through these points:
- Confirm the outboard swing lever at the helm operates smoothly
- Ask about stainless fuel tank cleaning or corrosion history
- Smell the bilge for fuel or water ingress
- Inspect flat headlinings for stain or past leak repair
- Test helm sightlines given windows close behind the wheel
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Prout Quest 33. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25 | 1 | $50,648 | — |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $40,791 | -19.5% |
Where they're listed
Prout Quest 33 listings appear across 1 country. United Kingdom has the most listings with 2.
Country view
2 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $45,719 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% |
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