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Solitude is a fine example of a Prout 45. She boats many great option such as:
Recently completed annual service and recent yard haul out she is ready for her next owner.
Solitude's Notable Features:
Solitue is a true classic among bluewater cruising catamarans, known for its robust British construction, seaworthiness, and liveaboard comfort. Built in 1996, this 45-foot model represents the culmination of decades of multihull design by the Prout brothers—pioneers in catamaran innovation.
Prout 45 (1995 and 46 (1998)
The sleek looking Prout 45 was launched in 1995 following on from the 50 Quasar and was one of their prettiest boats. 3 years later, the Prout 46 was launched with the new 38 which was basically an extended, upgraded version with a high end pack. Strong and Sturdy.
The 45 is a well made, solid boat. The low bridge deck clearance means there can be a bit of slamming going up wind and the displacement is on the heavy side. You won’t be breaking any speed records, but this is a catamaran that will take you anywhere safely.
The flip side with that lower profile, is that windage is significantly reduced versus other designs. Up front, she looks a bit like a Privilege on the foredeck with those small trampolines and the nacelle. They are very popular boats still that hold their value very well in the secondhand market. All the lines come down the aft side of the mast – and because this is positioned aft in the Prout position, your sheets, halyards and reefing lines are all to hand in the cockpit.
Galley Down. With the galley down in the starboard hull, the saloon is very comfortable. In fact the interior design is pretty innovative, an idea that has been continued by Privilege and Lightwave from Australia.
The saloon stops short of the forward bulkhead, so there is space for an owner´s cabin forward in the center of the boat. The Prout nacelle that runs fore and aft along the main deck, adds living space and headroom as well as buoyancy.
The 46 was an interior upgrade. Prout teamed up with Ken Freivokh on this relaunch – these are rare but worth looking out for.
The Prout 45 features a solid fiberglass hull with a hand-laid layup, no balsa core below the waterline, and a reinforced bridgedeck. Designed for ocean crossings, her hulls are narrow and efficient, contributing to better upwind performance than many modern cruising cats. Her low-profile cabin and moderate beam of 20’ 10” provide a sleek, aerodynamic silhouette, enhancing performance and fuel efficiency.
Prout 45s are sturdy boats. They were moulded with a lay-up consisting of: Isophthalic Gelcoat 2 x 300 g powder-bound mat, (hand laid up with Isophthalic resin) 600/300 Bi axial material 9mm end grain balsa 450 g chopped strand mat with additional reinforcing below the waterline and keels, with certain key areas reinforced with Kevlar.
Very solid in other words!
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Accommodations
Sleeps 6 owners and guests in staterooms, plus 1 dinette berth for a total of 7 berths. There are 3 staterooms including 1 guest head and 1 guest shower.
Vessel Walkthrough
The Family Plan features a light and airy interior, combining elements of the Open Plan with a king-size athwartship berth located at the front. This configuration allows for a spacious saloon area that comfortably seats eight for dinner.
Starting at the forward end of the port hull, there is a separate, extra-large enclosed storage area, followed by a highly functional head that includes a toilet, sink, shower, and additional storage. Moving amidships, you’ll find a navigation desk with chart storage and custom cabinets. Outboard, there are door and drawer storage options, a built-in navigator’s seat, and a large chest freezer.
Aft, the layout includes a generous master suite featuring a queen bed, a settee, a vanity, a large hanging locker, and ventilated drawer storage. In the starboard hull, the configuration begins with a head and shower, followed by a dressing area for the bridge deck berth, which offers ample storage space.
Amidships, there is a complete galley that allows the chef to engage in conversation with guests in the salon while keeping food preparation discreetly out of sight. Moving aft, you’ll find a guest stateroom equipped with a queen-size bed, a hanging locker, and excellent storage options.
The cockpit is also spacious, and, as with all Prouts, the vessel can be entirely managed from this area without needing to leave.
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Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
The Multihull Company is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel though the vessel may be listed with another brokerage company.
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