Shore mattress on a boat?

[RonR]

Its about time to replace the Mattresses on the Egg.
I have two bunk beds on the Starbord side, about 32" wide and 72" long and 5 1/2 inches thick. They are old foam that is thin and broke down. What would you replace them with? The kids mostly sleep on them maybe 30 nights a year.

And for the V-birth, we have a typical V-birth set up (yes it looks like a V). Its going to need to be custom cut. The wife and I are on the boat prob 60 nights a year. I see foam from Sailright, I bought the sample box but all seam to thin/soft.

 

[AKDoug]

The mattress stores will have cheaper memory foam topped mattresses vacuumed down and rolled up and in a box or plastic. With the odd shapes boats have sometimes you need a queen to make a full sized mattress. I bought an Accu-Cutter foam cutter, it's like a saber saw with electric carving knife blades mounted in it. It also has a base on wheels so it rolls under what you are cutting, cuts up to 10" foam with perfect vertical cuts.

It also does a great job cutting seat cushions, I used memory foam mattress material for my seat cushions on the dinette since I often convert the dinette to a bed when guests are on board.

 

[RonR]

The mattress stores will have cheaper memory foam topped mattresses vacuumed down and rolled up and in a box or plastic. With the odd shapes boats have sometimes you need a queen to make a full sized mattress. I bought an Accu-Cutter foam cutter, it's like a saber saw with electric carving knife blades mounted in it. It also has a base on wheels so it rolls under what you are cutting, cuts up to 10" foam with perfect vertical cuts.

It also does a great job cutting seat cushions, I used memory foam mattress material for my seat cushions on the dinette since I often convert the dinette to a bed when guests are on board.

Thanks for the tip on the cutter!~

 

[syjos]

We remodeled the stateroom area of Sandpiper after purchase in order to have a walk around real queen. Took out a bulkhead, closets and built in's to enlarge stateroom. Built a queen size platform with storage underneath.

The whole plywood surface of the bed was ventilated with 1" holes spaced 1" apart. On top of that 12" X 12" interlocking DriDeck to lift mattress off surface for air circulation..

Had a true queen size latex mattress manufactured by Mattress Makers in Tacoma, WA. Latex is a very comfortable mattress. We ended up having a king size mattress manufactured for the house after sleeping on the boats latex all summer and coming home to an uncomfortable spring mattress.

No moisture issues and the mattress is now 19 years old with no body impressions.

 

[Heron]

Had a custom mattress made by Portland Mattress makers. Latex and Memory foam with a hinge for easy installation. Very comfy!

 

[twistedtree]

Memory foam is wonderfully easy to work with, so very appealing for boats. But keep in mind that it’s generally a love it hate it relationship with users. Lots of people love it, but probably an equal number (me included) hate it. So maybe sort out where you are on it before committing your boat.

 

[syjos]

Memory foam is wonderfully easy to work with, so very appealing for boats. But keep in mind that it’s generally a love it hate it relationship with users. Lots of people love it, but probably an equal number (me included) hate it. So maybe sort out where you are on it before committing your boat.

I don't like the feel of memory foam. Too cushy but I don't like pillow top mattress either.

Pure latex feels more like a conventional mattress. And there are hundreds of holes that go all the way through the foam from top to bottom to provide air circulation to keep the sleeper from getting hot.

 

[RonR]

Still shopping for a mattress and came across a Zinus 6 inch gel-infused Green tea memory foam mattress. Do you think I could custom cut two of these up to fit my V-birth? The local foam store also sells something like this and she said there is no way you can cut one to fit, we must custom make the size for you... Not sure if its a sales pitch for her to make 300.00 on a 89.00 mattress.

https://www.amazon.com/Zinus-Gel-In...inch+green+tea+mattress&qid=1578080006&sr=8-4

 

[ben2go]

Still shopping for a mattress and came across a Zinus 6 inch gel-infused Green tea memory foam mattress. Do you think I could custom cut two of these up to fit my V-birth? The local foam store also sells something like this and she said there is no way you can cut one to fit, we must custom make the size for you... Not sure if its a sales pitch for her to make 300.00 on a 89.00 mattress.

https://www.amazon.com/Zinus-Gel-In...inch+green+tea+mattress&qid=1578080006&sr=8-4

Research can usually shed light on some sells shenanigans. Some mattresses can't be cut down but most solid foam or layered foam mattresses can be. There are some hybrids that use springs with a memory foam top and some that use varying density foam tubes to give support in different areas of the mattress. Research can usually give the info for the various types/styles. A good cover around the mattress and something underneath it to let it breathe help keep it cool in the summer and warm in the winter without to much condensation issues.

 

[RonR]

Research can usually shed light on some sells shenanigans. Some mattresses can't be cut down but most solid foam or layered foam mattresses can be. There are some hybrids that use springs with a memory foam top and some that use varying density foam tubes to give support in different areas of the mattress. Research can usually give the info for the various types/styles. A good cover around the mattress and something underneath it to let it breathe help keep it cool in the summer and warm in the winter without to much condensation issues.

I think for 89.00 I might as well give it a shot.
My plan was to buy one, see if I can cut it to fit. Custom sew a cover up and try it out. If it works I will buy 3 more. One to complete the v birt and two for the bunks. The boat stays dry and warm all year long. Inside temps are 50+. With a heater/fan/dehumidifier running all winter as we use the boat a fair bit.

 

[mncruiser]

RonR,

We did the same, bought the same cheap mattress online and cut to fit. It works great in the V of our 30’ cruiser.

 

[mncruiser]

Also, didn’t even bother with a custom cover, actually bought a larger one and just pinned and folded it to fit.

 

[ben2go]

I think for 89.00 I might as well give it a shot.
My plan was to buy one, see if I can cut it to fit. Custom sew a cover up and try it out. If it works I will buy 3 more. One to complete the v birt and two for the bunks. The boat stays dry and warm all year long. Inside temps are 50+. With a heater/fan/dehumidifier running all winter as we use the boat a fair bit.