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Rick D

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Hello all.

Simple question... where do others go for custom bed sheets and bed covers? Our boat is 13 years old and don't want to sleep on the mattress directly.... don't know how clean it is. Are there specific sheets and mattress covers designed for the marine industry in the US? I found a bunch overseas... but nothing close to home.

--Rick
 
Most of the major boat shows have vendors there who can deliver custom made sheets for any boat. They are a bit pricey however. If you know someone who can sew you may be able to work with a king size flat sheet.
 
I just buy the comforter and sheet sets that come in the bags from any big box store. You can just tuck the extra material under the mattress.
 
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Originally posted by 370 Motoryacht

I just buy the comforter and sheet sets that come in the bags from any big box store. You can just tuck the extra material under the mattress.

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That works for me.
 
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Originally posted by 370 Motoryacht

I just buy the comforter and sheet sets that come in the bags from any big box store. You can just tuck the extra material under the mattress.

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That works for me.

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Bob
 
Many boat berths are not the same size as house beds. Sheet suspenders help to keep the bottom sheet tight and in place.
 
Boat mattresses being odd shaped I buy the closest double quilted mattress pad I can find and adjust it with suspenders as previously mentioned.
I also am a believer in the jersey knit sheet sets (stretchy tee shirt material) as thy conform to the odd shapes better.
They are also nice and cozy year round.

Once you try them you may never go back.
 
WM sells adjustable sheets with a drawstring and barrel lock. I haven't used them, but the concept seems good to me. Go to WM's web site and search on "adjustable bunk bedding".
 
Kida hit it on the head, just buy flat sheets at Bed,Bath and .......with sheet garters and you will be happy . No need to spend big $$$$$$ on custom fit sheets, that is a big rip off.
 
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Originally posted by The Other Gary

......I also am a believer in the jersey knit sheet sets (stretchy tee shirt material) as thy conform to the odd shapes better.
They are also nice and cozy year round.

Once you try them you may never go back.

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Personally, I prefer brunettes for that but to each their own!
 
We have an odd shaped bed as well, like many boats angled at the bottom and do as others stated above. I don't know what kind of mattress you have but one excellent addition is a Tempr-Pedic type foam pad on top of the mattress, which can be cut to shape. Makes for an extremely comfortable bed, plus gets you one layer away from any cooties on the old mattress.
 
We ordered a mattress top pad and fitted sheets from this place a couple years ago. Made the bed much more comfortable and reasonably priced. Having fitted sheets for the odd shaped mattress is much nicer than trying to keep over-sized home sized sheets tucket in also.

http://tuftedtopper.com/
 
While we're at it, don't forget under the mattress as well. Keeping the mattress raised off the base a bit will allow air to circulate and extend the life of the mattress.
 
Jersey knit or "T-shirt fabric" sheets have always worked for us.
 
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