Prindle 18 Install Guide

This is how the laced up P-18 trampoline will appear. The double grommets in the aft section might be on the first or second row; however, they both lace up in a similar fashion.

Note: while these instructions are for a P-18, the concept is the same for other similar trampolines.

Step 1: Slide the trampoline into the fore and aft tracks

Step 2: Tie a barrel not in the end of the 1/8” ropes. Insert the untied end up through the hull lacing slot at the front of the boat, through the first webbing loop, and back down into the same lacing slot. Repeat this lacing towards the back of the boat on both sides. Leave the ropes untied and semi loose for now.

Step 3: With the 1/4” ropes tie a bowline knot through the double grommets on the outsides of the aft grommet section. Lace both sides inwards until they meet in the center and both pass through the same grommet. Next continue lacing each line one more loop. The two lines should now both end under the trampoline on the same side with a grommet in between them.

Step 4: Now tighten all of the ropes to achieve the desired tension on the trampoline. The side lacing should finish with a barrel knot under the lip of the hull (as it started). For the aft lacing; tie a bowline knot in one rope, pass the second aft rope thru the bowline knot, and tie three half hitches.

Step 5: Trim the excess rope and melt the end with a lighter (be careful not to melt the trampoline!) We suggest leaving approximately five inches of rope at the end of the knots for later adjustments.


Time to go sailing!