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Description
S.V. BAMBA MARU is a classic sailing catamaran built in England by the Prout brothers. She is one of only ten yachts from the Prout “Ocean Ranger 45” series and was originally built for the OSTAR race from Plymouth (UK) to Newport (USA). Over the years she has completed several circumnavigations and, in recent years, has operated in the Caribbean on relief missions after major hurricanes.
In 2024 she was hit by Hurricane Beryl but suffered only minor structural damage. The hulls are in good condition with no known cracks or osmosis, and the rudders have been newly built and are fully functional. The boat, however, now needs a thorough refit: most systems and interior elements are outdated, worn or rotten, so she cannot be described as “well maintained”.
She is powered by a Perkins 4.108 diesel engine from 1979, which is running, but the exact engine hours are unknown. The sails are used but serviceable for local sailing. The electrical system is very simple; solar panels and charge controller are new, and the batteries are about two years old, but most of the wiring should be replaced.
This vessel is ideal as a project boat for a passionate classic multihull enthusiast or someone who appreciates maritime history. At present I do not consider the boat fully seaworthy for ocean crossings. Limited coastal or island cruising is possible, but she should not be taken across the Atlantic in her current condition.
Specifications
| Yacht name | S.V. BAMBA MARU |
|---|---|
| Builder / Model | Prout Brothers, Prout Ocean Ranger 45 |
| Type | Classic sailing catamaran, twin keel |
| Year | Late 1960s (exact year TBC) |
| Length overall (LOA) | approx. 13.8 m / 45 ft |
| Beam | approx. 6.2 m / 20.5 ft |
| Draft | approx. 1.1 m / 3.6 ft |
| Displacement | approx. 10,000 kg |
| Engine | Perkins 4.108 diesel, 1979, running, hours unknown |
| Sails | Used but serviceable, suitable for local cruising |
| Steering / Rudders | Rudders newly built, functional; hydraulic / steering to be reviewed during refit |
| Electrical system | Simple system; new solar panels and charge controller; batteries approx. 2 years old; most wiring needs replacement |
| Condition | Project boat – structurally sound hulls, but systems and interior largely outdated, worn or rotten |
| Seaworthiness | Not considered fully ocean-ready in current condition; suitable only for limited island/coastal sailing until refit is completed |
| History & notes | One of approx. 10 Prout Ocean Ranger 45, built for OSTAR Plymouth–Newport; multiple circumnavigations; used for Caribbean hurricane relief missions; minor damage from Hurricane Beryl (2024). |
| Location | Caribbean (exact island / marina on request) |
| Asking price | EUR XX,XXX – open to reasonable offers for a serious project buyer |
Contact
If you are seriously interested in a classic Prout Ocean Ranger 45 project and would like more photos, details or a video walk-through, please get in touch. I prefer buyers who understand that this is a project boat and not a turn-key yacht.
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