[quote=MN3][quote]are there any advantages to having a two trampoline setup for a crew of two? Are there any reasons other than space that a second trampoline would be nice, does it help with weight distribution, or offer a different/better head sail rigging?[/quote]
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haha.. a front tramp is GREAT for gear and if you need to get to your jib for some reason (fix something).
a front tramp is not a good spot for crew to sit (weight in front of the beam will drive the bows in, and make tacking harder). G-cats are the most typically cat with a front tramp (as they come standard), but they can be a little prone to pitchpoleing if not carefull.
another draw back is windage.. when you fly a hull, or capsize.. your tramps can become "sails" and make righting harder or possible makeing a gust hit a little harder to manage (can be overcome with practice / knowing your boat).
I have added a very small custom front tramp to my cat (22" x 6'). on top it holds my pfd, my radio and my cooler. it has a anchor pocket and underneath it holds my righting bag (accessible when i capsize).
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