What Is The Netting On A Catamaran Called?

A catamaran is a watercraft with two parallel hulls of equal size, providing resistance to rolling and overturning. The design of a catamaran trampoline involves balancing factors such as material quality, mesh size, load capacity, UV resistance, and installation. A catamaran is balanced on two hulls, with the sails in the middle. The space separating the two hulls might be filled by a cockpit, and a main Dyneema trampoline net is used for Americas Cup racing catamarans.

Trampolines are essential for finishing out the bow area and conserving weight on most catamarans. Knotted nets are traditionally used on habitable multi-hulls due to their large openings offering little resistance to waves. Feelnets now offers three materials for multihull nets: polyester material with 30x30mm or polyethylene. They have developed techniques and standards for a wide variety of netting products tested for strength and guaranteed durability.

The first model is the F3030T net for the Lagoon 450 catamaran, which allows waves to filter through it when the sea is choppy. It has a braided mesh, made from Dyneema® fibers, which delivers superior strength and performance over conventional knotless netting. Knots are eliminated, and braids are balanced with 4 strands.

In summary, catamarans are unique and highly stable watercraft with two hulls, providing resistance to rolling and overturning. Proper installation and selection of netting materials are crucial for maintaining the stability and functionality of these boats.