RECUSANT2
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Hi Folks,
I need to replace the matress in our double berth but I'm not sure what thickness/grade (soft, meduim or hard ) of foam would be suitable for liveaboard use. It's been sugested I buy a memory foam topper but I'm increasing the size of the original foam too so that's not an option on it's own.
I know it's a bit subjective but it would be helpful to know what everyone else finds comfy.
Cheers,
Crispin
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Ropy
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We went to IKEA, tried the foam bed, boughtthe one we liked then hacked 10cm off to fit.
one of the best things we did when we bought the boat.
And MUCH cheaper than buying foam off t'internet.
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Roy
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maxi77
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I agree with ropey, buy a standard unit and reduce in size to fit, in general though 4 inches foam with 2 inches memory foan does for us, but every one has slightly different preferences. Try before you buy if you can.
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Grehan
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IKEA recommended
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RECUSANT2
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Looks like a trip down the M11 to Edmonton then.
Great idea,
Cheers!
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eastcoastbernie
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Hi Crispin
I am something of a foam expert now. Can advise on various thicknesses and grades.
Foam grades are expressed XX/XXX. The first number is the density. The higher the number the greater the density and therefore better quality.
The second number refers to the softness. The higher the number the harder it is.
Examples:
30/160 medium quality, medium firm, good for sitting and sleeping
50/125 high quality, soft, good for sleeping
I have samples of loads of different foams which you could try out it you wanted. And I've got memory foam too, so you could see how that works.
Foam is cheaper if you get it in full sheets or half sheets and cut it to size. But if you don't fancy cutting it, most foam suppliers will cut to size for you.
Standard boat mattress 4" thick. Standard back rests 2" thick. 'Luxury mattress 5" thick. You've got plenty of room on your boat so you could easily go for 5" foam.
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LordMacDonald
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My Wife and I are also looking into relpacing our mattress.
We were looking at this http://www.marinebedding.com/index.php
Has anybody else got experience of this type of mattress.
I like the idea of springs rather than foam, thinking is that air would sirculate better and help keep the underside dryer. also using slats of some sort.
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BrendanS
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One of the most frequently recommended purchased items on ybw over the years are IKEA slats, which you can simply cut to size, and do improve breathability under the mattress.
Memory foam topper is also excellent.
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Grehan
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I think the problems with sprung mattresses on boats are likely to be (a) boat bunks are often odd shapes and sizes and (b) would the springs not rust? ***
IKEA is great for these kinds of things - lots of variety of foam formulations and thicknesses, and sizes, and cheap so no second thoughts about getting the big stanley knife out for some surgery. And good quality too, in our experience. The covers are fairly easy to amend too. Finally, as Brendan says, the slats - also a really good, yet cheap, product - have been highly recommended over the years here.
sweet dreamzzzzzz
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ok, I've looked at the link marine bedding website and obviously this is a pretty serious - high price? - concern. Luxury. Bespoke for shape. Springs probably won't rust. Ignore first para then. 
Edited by Grehan (02/06/2008 21:50)
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RECUSANT2
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Thanks for the replies, and thanks to Bernie for explaining the grading system of foam!
I do find it disconcerting when being confronted with: "Well, what grade of ***** would that be sir" - As if I knew, now I do (for foam anyways) Cheers! 
I think a trip to Ikea is still on though, I like the idea of amendable covers and the slats too.
Cheers,
C.
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