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Guys I need your feed back on replacement boat mattress's.
I'm so done with this one

Ty

Rob
 
http://boatbeds.com/ Fixing link.
That is Handcraft Mattress Co.
 
Greetings; Spent the summer with two new, and they are wonderful. Give www.boatmattress.com, Portland ME a look, gret service. Bill
 
Real rubber from real trees...natural latex...is by far the best ones we ever had.

There is a big difference between synthetic foam and latex. And, there are several types of latex. A little research on these types will help you make a decision.
 
Check out Original Mattress Factory. They do custom work also and only took about 3 days. Prices are very reasonable.
 
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Originally posted by TheGreatEscapeII

Check out Original Mattress Factory. They do custom work also and only took about 3 days. Prices are very reasonable.

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I called them, but after my first conversation, I was never able to get hold of the guy again so eventually I just forgot about it.

I would really like a better mattress before I take my (hoped for) two month cruise so perhaps I'll try again.

If I understood correctly, they will cut a standard mattress down to fit your needs (I have a V berth) and cover it for $50 extra. That's a pretty good deal.

My plan was to deliver my existing matresses to them so they could make the pattern.
 
I used the egg carton foam ones, stacking one on top of the other until I had the thickness I liked. My cabin used standard twin mattresses and bedding though. I suppose they could be cut to shape a V-berth.....
 
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Originally posted by rawidman

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Originally posted by TheGreatEscapeII

Check out Original Mattress Factory. They do custom work also and only took about 3 days. Prices are very reasonable.

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I called them, but after my first conversation, I was never able to get hold of the guy again so eventually I just forgot about it.

I would really like a better mattress before I take my (hoped for) two month cruise so perhaps I'll try again.

If I understood correctly, they will cut a standard mattress down to fit your needs (I have a V berth) and cover it for $50 extra. That's a pretty good deal.

My plan was to deliver my existing matresses to them so they could make the pattern.

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Yes Ron they will do that. Our aft cabin bunk was 4 inches smaller than a full size mattress and did that cut with a quilted top.
 
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Originally posted by Flutterby

I used the egg carton foam ones, stacking one on top of the other until I had the thickness I liked. My cabin used standard twin mattresses and bedding though. I suppose they could be cut to shape a V-berth.....

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I have two of those toppers on my side, one on my wife's side. They help, but it's still not very comfortable and they "creep" while I'm sleeping and leave lumps that have to be undone.

It's also a pain to try to make the bed with three different parts moving around. If I can get fitted mattresses made with mattress, not seating foam, and finished on all sides for a reasonable cost, that's what I want. I'm planning a two month cruise and I want to be comfortable.

I e-mailed the Original Mattress Factory just now so we'll see how they respond. It's abbout a three hour drive from my home so if it works out, I can deliver the originals for patterning and pick up the new ones.
 
Recently I purchased a couple 5" twin foam mattresses for the "guest cabin" on the RETREAT. They fit perfectly and do the job; could be cut to fit if required. And a whole lot less expensive than having anything made.
 
Ron, whatever floats your boat ;) I agree comfort is the key. I stacked about 5 of those waffle ones; they didn't creep and a fitted twin sheet fit perfectly.

If anybody plans to cut foam...an electric serrated knife designed for cutting bread works really well on foam!
 
Cut foam, not covered and sewn into a cover, ends up as a "mess". Yes, I had to cut the foam toppers. I tried an electric carving knife and a heated cutter from Harbor Freight. Neither did a neat job.

I can't use fitted sheets, I have a V berth with a square cutout in the large end.

I don't mind paying as long as I get value.
 
We went to a place that built foam mattresses in Monticello. I said I had a pattern for the base, and they say no problem. So we bought a queen size and they tapered it to fit the platform and resewed all the sides and beads. Still works great.
See what you can work out with a foam mattress dealer that has the sewing machines handy. Then roll it up and bring it on board.
 
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Originally posted by boatbum

We went to a place that built foam mattresses in Monticello. I said I had a pattern for the base, and they say no problem. So we bought a queen size and they tapered it to fit the platform and resewed all the sides and beads. Still works great.
See what you can work out with a foam mattress dealer that has the sewing machines handy. Then roll it up and bring it on board.
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I think that's what Original Mattress Factory does. We will wait for their call or e-mail response.
 
It was the best move we made for the boat and it made a huge improvement in the livability.
We were fortunate in that we were close by and could fold it into our Blazer to get it to the boat. Otherwise shipping would be a pain.
Try telling them you have a paper template of the mattress.
 
Rob, I visited the HMC factory in Fort Lauderdale and tried every mattress in the showroom. I was not expecting to pay more than $1,000 to $1,500 - boy was wrong. I fell in love with the 8 1/2" Latex mattress. It was not cheap, but it is the best big ticket item I have ever purchased for our boat, No more back pain from sleeping on crappy innerspring boat mattress. I am now more comfortable on the boat than I am on our Sleep Number bed at home.

We spend too many nights on the boat to not be comfortable. This is our vacation home and now I look forward to sleeping on our vacation home. If you want to check it out, let me know. Jeff
 
Update:

The guy from the Original Mattress Factory called me back yesterday. He said "You are talking about a tapered mattress, right?" I said yes. He said "We used to have a guy here that could do that but he's not here anymore. We can only do rectangular cuts."

So - It's on to plan "B". Anyone know of a custom mattress maker within a couple hundred miles of Charleston, SC ?
 
LOL... I can sleep on ur boat ? In ur bed..... NICE !!!!! what time will u send the wife ?

Im heading to Huntington to a show room there on Friday .

Ill let u know

Thank you

Rob
 
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