On our previous boat we had a custom fitted HMC innerspring mattress and
loved it. but on our current sailboat (Dana 24) there is not enough leg room
in the forward part of the v-berth to accommodate a 7" mattress. Therefore
was thinking that perhaps a 4" futon might be a better choices than the
foam mattress we currently have.

I read a "How to" in Cruising World where a couple cut a futon to fit their
v-berth. I would assume however there are companies that would make them to
spec on request.

I know futons come is all sorts of configurations and frankly don't no which
is best. I hear that all cotton is prone to mildew (we are in fresh water)

Would appreciate any suggestions and recommendations.

Jerry

"Jerry" wrote in message
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On our previous boat we had a custom fitted HMC innerspring mattress and
loved it. but on our current sailboat (Dana 24) there is not enough leg
room
in the forward part of the v-berth to accommodate a 7" mattress. Therefore
was thinking that perhaps a 4" futon might be a better choices than the
foam mattress we currently have.

We used to sleep on a futon (while land dwellers). Mildew on the bottom was
a concern - they don't breathe nearly as well as a foam mattress.

A comfy futon often has a 1-2" foam core to add some bounce. You have to
flip them regularly and beat them with a stick (no, I'm not joking) every
few weeks to keep them comfy. I don't think they're the best choice for
boats due to the mildew.

You can get foam in lots of different densities that will suit you. Phone
up a local "foam shop" and ask for their best stuff.

--
Evan Gatehouse

you'll have to rewrite my email address to get to me
ceilydh AT 3web dot net
(fools the spammers)

"Jerry" wrote in message
...
On our previous boat we had a custom fitted HMC innerspring mattress and
loved it. but on our current sailboat (Dana 24) there is not enough leg
room
in the forward part of the v-berth to accommodate a 7" mattress. Therefore
was thinking that perhaps a 4" futon might be a better choices than the
foam mattress we currently have.

We used to sleep on a futon (while land dwellers). Mildew on the bottom was
a concern - they don't breathe nearly as well as a foam mattress.

A comfy futon often has a 1-2" foam core to add some bounce. You have to
flip them regularly and beat them with a stick (no, I'm not joking) every
few weeks to keep them comfy. I don't think they're the best choice for
boats due to the mildew.

You can get foam in lots of different densities that will suit you. Phone
up a local "foam shop" and ask for their best stuff.

--
Evan Gatehouse

you'll have to rewrite my email address to get to me
ceilydh AT 3web dot net
(fools the spammers)