memory foam overlay

[Gunfleet]

Anyone tried this on a boat berth? The cushions on my boat are plain foam, 3" thick, and I am tempted by the ads for overlays (or my hips are) ... but you know, ads... I'd like to know someone else has had success with it before shelling out over a hundred sovs.

 

[Kylora]

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Anyone tried this on a boat berth?

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Yes, Webcraft has it on his forepeak berth.

I can't find his reference to it at the moment, but you could try sending him a PM.

He is on the last stages of a 12 month cruise.

Ash

 

[webcraft]

We are only using a 1"overlay, but it has made an enormous difference.

Cut it to shape and make a robust cover (maybe towelling or something similar) to go over it, then make a couple of fitted sheets with elastic round the bottom to hold them on, or use a shaped duvet cover.

With a duvet (shaped) on top it is very comfy.

We have a 2" topper at home which is also excellent. Both of the toppers were sourced on EBAY.

Pleasant dreams /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

Nick

SV 'Fairwinds'
Carrickfergus, N. Ireland (nearly home!!!!)
http://www.znoy8.co.uk

 

[Neraida]

We've just bought a memory foam mattress. Never slept as well. Definitely a boaty must.

 

[Gunfleet]

Thanks for that Webcraft. Nice to see you're keeping an eye on us from the antipodes. And I never thought to look on ebay.

 

[BrendanS]

Personal experience of memory foam. Very good.

 

[ditchcrawler]

I bought a 2" topper from Raskelf.It is great & is a must have for me & anyone with a dodgy back should try one.

 

[TonyS]

We have a 2" memory foam layer that was fitted to the boat last year. It makes a real difference. This year we fitted the slats as well from Ikea £11 per set - that is twice as good for hips - have never slept better on our 10 week cruise to S Brittany - even in my own bed at home.

 

[Bejasus]

we recently fitted a new mattress and it is 5 inches of foam bonded to 3 inches of memory foam. Lush!!!

 

[Drascomber]

SWMBO swears by it. Made the mistake of not making a cover for it at first. Easily splits if you don't

 

[jofb]

We also went for the 2" Raskelf overlay after looking at the options at the SIBS last year. They supplied it really quickly after we sent them a template of the berth and WOW, what a difference it makes. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
So much more comfortable. Highly recommended.

 

[rich]

Raskelf overlay, We use it at home and on the boat,best money ever spent.