My boats got a foam matress home made job. quite hard and really thick. Im not a fan of it and love futon 3/4matresses.
Because the foam matress is quite hard you roll around alot.
I thought to use a futon as you kind of sink into them. Might be more comfy. Only negative thing about the futon is theyre quite heavy. Would that matter?
some get a spring mattress made to suit the birth
South Ace likes the mattress toppers and adds a couple together I think but Id do some research sector stev
Na i buy the 3 or 7 inch thick meomry foam from ebay in queen size and cut the V into it..... works great till the cat wees on it. Have it in the aft double cabin as well.
i like futons too but they need to be kept dry and regularly aired. on a boat i think you would have a mould farm in no time.
Select to expand quotefishmonkey said...
i like futons too but they need to be kept dry and regularly aired. on a boat i think you would have a mould farm in no time.
Not many people like futons! I love em too and yes good point re mould
Rockdale mattress factory offer a good range of styles, custom made to your pattern at a reasonable cost.
Might be worth looking into.
I have a fitted inner spring in the V berth & a double in the Aft berth - they came with the boat. So nice when you drop anchor dog tired....
I reckon it's worth paying whatever it takes to ensure you get a comfortable rest.
regards,
Allan
Select to expand quoteDatawiz said...
I have a fitted inner spring in the V berth & a double in the Aft berth - they came with the boat. So nice when you drop anchor dog tired....
I reckon it's worth paying whatever it takes to ensure you get a comfortable rest.
regards,
Allan
I agree allan. Recently staying on boat for a week my.neck got put out!
Select to expand quoteBristolfashion said..
Guys, what's wrong with a hammock? 
I'm guessing you've not slept in one then?
Sleep in a hammock in the cockpit in high summer. Love it!
What is wrong with it LC?
Select to expand quotesirgallivant said..
Sleep in a hammock in the cockpit in high summer. Love it!
What is wrong with it LC?
My back was so sore I couldn't walk upright for nearly half an hour after getting out of hammock.
I have this system on my boat and it has made a 30tr old foam matress feel like an inner-spring job!
There is a shop in Melb that sells all their products so I am guessing that there will be an agent in NSW.
I also love their composting toilet, but it is a bit too dear for my budget at the moment, if I was a permanent live-aboard it would definately be on the shopping list.http://www.abetterwaytogo.com.au/products/froli-travel-single-bed-kit.aspx?lv.crumb=16939
I just put a double sized foam mattress about 8 inches thick on top of the original thin v berth mattresses. Thought I'd have to cut it to fit but it is fine... folds up the sides of the wall at the thin end but very comfy and cosy compared to before.
Select to expand quoteBristolfashion said...
Guys, what's wrong with a hammock?
Hammocks are choice. We also throw a single spring mattress on the floor underneath the hammock. Sleeping two in the one spot
We have a foam mattress in the v birth but you tend to sink to fat into it.
Select to expand quoteChopesBro said..Bristolfashion said...
Guys, what's wrong with a hammock?
Hammocks are choice. We also throw a single spring mattress on the floor underneath the hammock. Sleeping two in the one spot
We have a foam mattress in the v birth but you tend to sink to fat into it.
I'm looking forward to sleeping in the cockpit where I can nothing like looking at the stars
Select to expand quoteHG02 said..ChopesBro said..Bristolfashion said...
Guys, what's wrong with a hammock?
Hammocks are choice. We also throw a single spring mattress on the floor underneath the hammock. Sleeping two in the one spot
We have a foam mattress in the v birth but you tend to sink to fat into it.
I'm looking forward to sleeping in the cockpit where I can nothing like looking at the stars
Don't forget your midge/Miskito nets HG 
