I have A 1997 hUNTER 33.6. I'm looking for a better mattress for the aft cabin. The one that came with the boat seems to be flat and wore out. I would appriciate any information that would lead to a better night sleep.
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After many nights with a bad back from sleeping on a thin, worn out cushion, I spent the money and got a mattress from the Handcraft Mattress Co. No cheap, but I sleep better on the boat now than I do at home.
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You may also want to consider a latex mattress. It will last 20 years or more, it will not attract mold or mildew. No springs to rust and it can easily be configured to any odd shapes.
According to a foam expert, the foam Hunter uses is not for everyday use, but for a weekend once in a while, so if anybody has slept in it for an extended period, it is worthless. Go to a local foam store or order some from online. Most good quality foam is treated against mold and I haven't had any problem...even in winter time when the bottom of it is soaked.
The other problem is that Hunter only puts 3.5" of foam back there and it needs to be at least 7" (also from foam expert). I replaced mine with 4"of second hardest grade A foam because I didn't want to loose the headspace. That worked well for about a couple of months so then I went to walmart and got a memory foam. It was 2.5" of medium foam and 1/5" of memory foam. I put that on top of the existing foam to equal 8" total. It is now the most comfortable bed I've ever had.
Also from the expert is that don't expect even the best quality foam to last more then 4 years. Latex is supposed to last a lot longer but also costs a lot more too. Personally, I like the idea of replacing the bed every now and then; it gets rid of the bed bugs.
The other problem is that Hunter only puts 3.5" of foam back there and it needs to be at least 7" (also from foam expert). I replaced mine with 4"of second hardest grade A foam because I didn't want to loose the headspace. That worked well for about a couple of months so then I went to walmart and got a memory foam. It was 2.5" of medium foam and 1/5" of memory foam. I put that on top of the existing foam to equal 8" total. It is now the most comfortable bed I've ever had.
Also from the expert is that don't expect even the best quality foam to last more then 4 years. Latex is supposed to last a lot longer but also costs a lot more too. Personally, I like the idea of replacing the bed every now and then; it gets rid of the bed bugs.
I'll put a plug in for the Froli Sleep System; not cheap, but it made a world of difference for me and my wife. We went from having terrible sleep and always being up at dawn to sleeping soundly and missing the sunrise. I'll take the latter any day.
Paul
Paul
3" Memory Foam Mattress Topper
We put one of these on about 4 years ago and it is great! Very comfortable in both summer and cool spring and fall. It was installed over the standard Hunter mattress.
http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=359978&pCatg=6711
We put one of these on about 4 years ago and it is great! Very comfortable in both summer and cool spring and fall. It was installed over the standard Hunter mattress.
http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=359978&pCatg=6711
Ditto for us! we installed the Froli system and we sleep like babies-better than at home. In addition, the froli allows air to circulate under the mattress, preventing mildew and damp buildup
Foam Replacement
I Found A Place On Line www.thefoamfactory.com (i Think).. Got Some 5" Stuff And It Is Great... Cheaper Than Anybody Around Even With Shipping But If I Remember The Shipping Was Free. They Will Even Cut It To Shape And Put Together 2 Different Densities If You Want But I Found An Electric Knife Works Fine Check It Out
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I Found A Place On Line www.thefoamfactory.com (i Think).. Got Some 5" Stuff And It Is Great... Cheaper Than Anybody Around Even With Shipping But If I Remember The Shipping Was Free. They Will Even Cut It To Shape And Put Together 2 Different Densities If You Want But I Found An Electric Knife Works Fine Check It Out
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