How to Make a Custom Catamaran Trampoline

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Trampolines found on multihull and monohull sailboats serve multiple purposes. Trampolines do not catch air and they also drain water quickly. They also fill the gap at the bow of the vessel. They're fun to lie on, and they also provide a cushioned, supportive surface if you fall and to walk on as you move around the boat. In this how-to video, we'll teach you how to sew your own custom catamaran trampoline to your boat's exact measurements and specifications. Join us!

Video Chapters:

Cutting Tramp & Edging – 0:19 min.
Basting & Sewing Edging – 1:19 min.
Finishing Slit for Rigging – 4:11 min.
Installing Spur Grommets – 10:41 min.
Materials List – 11:55 min.

Materials List:

Trampoline Mesh Black 74" – #5624
Shelter-Rite^® Black 61" Fabric – #1120121
Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Canvas – #129
PremoBond^® Tex 90 (V-92) Black UV Bonded Polyester Thread 4 oz. – #123338
#4 Spur Grommet 1/2" (Nickel-Plated Brass) – #26318

Tools List:

Gingher^® Scissors Right Hand Lightweight 8" – #101017
Grease Marking Pencil White – #101026
Sailrite^® #4 Hole Cutter 1/2" – #125483
#4 Spur Grommet Die Set 1/2" – #18205
Sailrite^® Cutting Block & Die Holder – #121597
Sailrite^® Ultrafeed^® LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine – #311602
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Make a custom catamaran trampoline

While this is a very easy DIY, it is a bit labor intensive. First, let’s gather all the supplies needed for this sewing project. You’ll need the following materials and supplies: trampoline mesh, Shelter-Rite^® fabric, basting tape, a hole cutter and die set, nickel-plated spur grommets, a fabric marking pencil, a sewing machine, and basic sewing supplies you probably already have.

We cut strips of Shelter-Rite fabric to use as reinforcement material for the grommet installation. Cut wide strips and then fold the material in half and crease it. Shelter-Rite does not crease easily, so use an object like a straightedge or anything handy to apply pressure to create a visible crease in the center of the strips. The basting tape helps sandwich the Shelter-Rite strips to the edges of the trampoline material.

We’re sewing our catamaran trampoline with an industrial sewing machine. However, it’s not necessary to use an industrial machine. The Sailrite^® Ultrafeed^® LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine will be able to handle the layers of material without issue or skipped stitches! Watch the video to see how easy it is to sew a trampoline for your sailing vessel.

If you have any questions as you get started on your trampoline project, we’re always happy to help! You can call, email or online chat with us and we’ll get you and your DIY back on track. With Sailrite in your corner, no DIY is beyond your reach! Happy sewing!