Prouts in the 1980s

Sirocco Date on reverse of photo 1.3.80

At the Archive session at CISCA house today, Jeffrey Nevett very kindly lent us photos to be added to the website. He worked for Prouts for 26 years until they ceased trading in 2002. These photos feature the Sirocco type sailing boats, also the first powerboat ‘Champagne Mumm’ they manufactured as well as the Quasar, a very futuristic looking vessel from around 1984/5.

Francis Prout in the red shirt at the launch of the first Prout motorboat around 1984.

The first of the new 45 foot powerboats was owned by Rodney Hall. Only approximately 5 or 6 were produced.

‘Quasar’, a very futuristic looking vessel from around 1984/85.

‘Quasar’, a very futuristic looking vessel from around 1984/85.The 50 foot Quasar catamaran was sent to America.

Jeff Nevett

Jeff Nevett

Jeff Nevett

Jeff Nevett

Jeff Nevett

In distance, Sirocco, in the middle, Quest, nearest, Snowgoose.

Jeffrey Nevett

Jeff Nevett

A 'flying' Champagne Mumm.

Jeff Nevett

Sir Bernard Braine wishing the new boat well.

Jeff Nevett

A champagne bottle christens the new vessel.

Jeff Nevett

Jeff Nevett

Sir Bernard Braine and other guests watch the launch from another vessel.

Jeff Nevett

Jeff Nevett

Picking up speed.

Jeff Nevett

There she goes!

Jeff Nevett

Jeff Nevett

Jeff Nevett

Jeff Nevett