cot mattresses

[andrewbartlett]

Has anyone tried using cot mattresses for bunks.Pucca boat mattresses are very expensive and I am thinking two may suffice for a full length bunk. There often water resistence which could be a bonus! I havent done the measurements yet I just wondered if any one out there had tried it with any sucess?

 

[Spuddy]

Could be a good solution. Mind you, I weigh a bit more than a baby. Let us know how you get on, please.

 

[bikedaft]

can you not buy the foam and cut to size?

mo in law has made cushions before will ask her where she gets the foam from from

 

[jakeroyd]

I think you may have a problem with the foam density using a cot matress as mentioned above. They will be too soft for an adult and you will find you have been lowered onto the surface below as you sleep.

 

[nimbusgb]

Cot mattress far too thin I think

Recently I bought some foam/memory foam mattresses off ebay ( new ) 6 inch thick ( 5+1. ) to replace my tired 4 inch thick ones. They came with plain covers and free pillows. Medium firm, very comfortable and 1/2 the price I was quoted for foam cut to spec.

Cut down to match the forepeak the whole job cost about £120. ( main mattress, triangle right in the bow and a 500mm square seat cushion. )

 

[bikedaft]

http://www.the-foam-centre.co.uk/

there are a few places like this on google if glasgow is not handy for you

all sizes and thicknesses

 

[andrewbartlett]

Thanks for your comments, I just happened to see two 6ftx2ft mattresses in my local cat and rabbit charity shop which I bought for £3 each and they fit the bill nicely. The useful charity shop is in east wittering west sussex.