Short story - no double trap due to structural issues.
Long story - the 17 was designed as a singlehanded boat. Hobie Cat introduced the 17 Sport (added jib, bow spreader, subtracted boom, simplified sail controls) to broaden the appeal (translation - sell more boats) of the platform. The 17 Sport pushes the design to the limit. The 17 was never designed for two people on the trapeze, and doing so would overstress key components like crossbeam / hull connections and the bows.
For two people, you're better off with a 16, maybe an 18 depending on your combined weight.
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