yelkenli wrote:
Getaway specs show much higher capacity
From what I understand the Getaway spec capacity is based off US standards and the T2 spec capacity is based off the Euro/France standard. That's why there's the big discrepancy. I believe the Getaway has a slightly higher true capacity, but not nearly as much as the spec makes it seem based on the different safety standards in the US vs France.
FYI, I'm an adventurous 35 year old and did all the research and settled on a T2 for my needs last year and love it. I'm sure the Getaway is a blast but will try and answer your questions:
Get yourself a tramp bag and either boat will allow you and your girlfriend to do the things you've mentioned.
The advantage I see on the T2 is trapping out. The T2 comes standard with a double trap and is intended to do so. More speed, and trapping out is tons of fun. My wife was skeptical at first, but loves it as do my friends. I don't think Getaway will let you do that from what I've read (just a single trap). Get your girlfriend on the trap and she'll love it. It's also slightly lighter and easy to move around. Without wings I'm assuming, but not positive the T2 is easier to right after a capsize. I can do it myself with a righting bag at 5'6", 150lbs. The advantage on the Getaway is going to be wing seats, cooler and the front tramp if you have kids.
Can't tell you about the wings as I went T2.
There's no option to put a front tramp on the T2.
I've never tried 4 people for a long cruise, but 3 sitting next to each other on the same hull is fine, and I'm sure someone could lounge comfortably on the tramp as well. With 6 adults, it would still float, and move, and might be fun for just being an idiot for 30 min, but i'm sure it wouldn't perform.