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johnhh November 4th 05 07:58 PM

Best combination settee/matreess foam
 
The discussion on best mattress foam got me going on this. My settee folds
into a bed which is where I sleep, but it is awfully hard. I can't go
beyond 4" thick with it. Any suggestions for a more comfortable solution?

thanks
john



[email protected] November 5th 05 02:18 AM

Best combination settee/matreess foam
 
These things are bulky to store but try one or two layers of "egg
crate" foam covered with a cotton quilted mattress pad. It can make a
world of difference in comfort.


[email protected] November 5th 05 05:22 AM

Best combination settee/matreess foam
 
We replaced our foreberth foam last year, and were confronted by too
many choices. Go to a good foam or upholstry shop (furniture, not
boat) and ask. They'll usually lay some foam samples on a table and
let you sit/lay/jump on them. You can then choose either a single 4"
foam, or you can have them laminate foams together -- soft on top, firm
beneath -- for a custom feel.

Some people swear by natural latex, but it's no more resistant to
mildew, and costs MUCH more than poly.

Sleep tight!


[email protected] November 5th 05 05:22 AM

Best combination settee/matreess foam
 
We replaced our foreberth foam last year, and were confronted by too
many choices. Go to a good foam or upholstry shop (furniture, not
boat) and ask. They'll usually lay some foam samples on a table and
let you sit/lay/jump on them. You can then choose either a single 4"
foam, or you can have them laminate foams together -- soft on top, firm
beneath -- for a custom feel.

Some people swear by natural latex, but it's no more resistant to
mildew, and costs MUCH more than poly.

Sleep tight!


johnhh November 7th 05 12:50 AM

Best combination settee/matreess foam
 
I had been hoping to avoid that soultion because of the bulk.

wrote in message
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These things are bulky to store but try one or two layers of "egg
crate" foam covered with a cotton quilted mattress pad. It can make a
world of difference in comfort.




Jere Lull November 7th 05 05:19 AM

Best combination settee/matreess foam
 
In article ,
"johnhh" wrote:

The discussion on best mattress foam got me going on this. My settee
folds into a bed which is where I sleep, but it is awfully hard. I
can't go beyond 4" thick with it. Any suggestions for a more
comfortable solution?


That's the reason the second thing we do when surveying a boat is try
the permanent berths out for size. Anything used for two distinct
purposes has to be a compromise. With only 4", I'd tend toward harder.

You might try one trick my wife likes, putting a sleeping bag or blanket
under the sheets.

--
Jere Lull
Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD)
Xan's Pages: http://members.dca.net/jerelull/X-Main.html
Our BVI FAQs (290+ pics) http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/

Don White November 7th 05 02:21 PM

Best combination settee/matreess foam
 
Jere Lull wrote:
snip...

With only 4", I'd tend toward harder.


Good for you Jerry. Most men would have problems admiting this on a
public forum.. ;-)



Sorry...couldn't let that pass!

johnhh November 7th 05 03:12 PM

Best combination settee/matreess foam
 
I definitely tried the perm out for size first. In fact, I chartered for a
week before I bought. Like they say, everything about a boat is a
compromise. I have since decided that I like the settee better. I am going
to try a 2" memory pad on top.

"Jere Lull" wrote in message
...
In article ,
"johnhh" wrote:

The discussion on best mattress foam got me going on this. My settee
folds into a bed which is where I sleep, but it is awfully hard. I
can't go beyond 4" thick with it. Any suggestions for a more
comfortable solution?


That's the reason the second thing we do when surveying a boat is try
the permanent berths out for size. Anything used for two distinct
purposes has to be a compromise. With only 4", I'd tend toward harder.

You might try one trick my wife likes, putting a sleeping bag or blanket
under the sheets.

--
Jere Lull
Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD)
Xan's Pages: http://members.dca.net/jerelull/X-Main.html
Our BVI FAQs (290+ pics) http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/




Gary November 8th 05 02:09 AM

Best combination settee/matreess foam
 
johnhh wrote:
I definitely tried the perm out for size first. In fact, I chartered for a
week before I bought. Like they say, everything about a boat is a
compromise. I have since decided that I like the settee better. I am going
to try a 2" memory pad on top.

"Jere Lull" wrote in message
...

In article ,
"johnhh" wrote:


The discussion on best mattress foam got me going on this. My settee
folds into a bed which is where I sleep, but it is awfully hard. I
can't go beyond 4" thick with it. Any suggestions for a more
comfortable solution?


That's the reason the second thing we do when surveying a boat is try
the permanent berths out for size. Anything used for two distinct
purposes has to be a compromise. With only 4", I'd tend toward harder.

You might try one trick my wife likes, putting a sleeping bag or blanket
under the sheets.

--
Jere Lull
Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD)
Xan's Pages: http://members.dca.net/jerelull/X-Main.html
Our BVI FAQs (290+ pics) http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/




On the boat that I Skipper, we put 4" memory foam on all the bunks and
the crew loves it. It is pricey but comfy.

Gary


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