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Old 31-12-2017, 07:38   #1
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44 ft trimaran - bow net or extended pulpit?

Trying to decide if I shall have bow net or extend the pulpit further back. Wonder how much the extension would interfear with the sails. Pros on pulpit is I would have something more to grab.
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Re: 44 ft trimaran - bow net or extended pulpit?

what kind of a trimaran do you have?
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Re: 44 ft trimaran - bow net or extended pulpit?

Hank on sails or furler(s)?

If hank on, netting helps keep the sail on deck when you make sail changes. Extending the pulpit will also add weight up forward, so if keeping it light is a priority for you, then net would be the way to go.

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Re: 44 ft trimaran - bow net or extended pulpit?

It's a 44ft performance cruising trimaran.
The weight difference /netting, fittings/ is not much difference to a extended pulpit I guess.
Got a furler.
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Re: 44 ft trimaran - bow net or extended pulpit?

Net!!
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Re: 44 ft trimaran - bow net or extended pulpit?

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Pulpit gives you something to stabilize yourself. Helpful not just in a fall, but also if you need to hand-over-hand a line managing a dinghy, bridle, or secondary rode. A bow net is more likely to get in the way.
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Re: 44 ft trimaran - bow net or extended pulpit?

Some kind of bun hugger confit might work well
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Re: 44 ft trimaran - bow net or extended pulpit?

Net running from top of pulpit to upper bow of float and down pulpit support to deck rail.
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Re: 44 ft trimaran - bow net or extended pulpit?

Nets , I feel is mandatory for safety and gathering sails, and very nice to lay on in hot weather
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Re: 44 ft trimaran - bow net or extended pulpit?

Both really.

Nets have more utility than just as a safety device, and the lack of a pulpit means there isn't anything to grab onto while working on the bow. They do different things.

Just as an example take a look at the Rapido 60. Their pulpit comes back past where the bow nets start by a good couple of feet. Then you have the bow nets further back.
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Re: 44 ft trimaran - bow net or extended pulpit?

We have both and I’d not do without either.
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Re: 44 ft trimaran - bow net or extended pulpit?

Maybe I wasn't very clear, but I have a pulpit today. The question was more if I would extend it further aft.

Because it's a bow net we are discussing, I assume it wouldn't be very comfy to relax at. Needs pretty big holes. At least 30x30mm?

The tri is an "open wing" design, so we have huge comfy trampolines there with 13x13mm.
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