memory foam mattress

KD3PC · Dec 18, 2014

had a slipmate that spent at least a boat unit on one for his legend....we had a thin real mattress and spent a couple hundred on two memory mattress from the upscale box store brand and simply cut them to match the outline of the base mattress.

It was ton's better than his, he said a lot cheaper. I would try that before spending the big bucks on something that does not work or allow you to rest comfortably.

Amos Cape · Dec 18, 2014

We added 3" of memory foam to our mattress. Then made new sheets to cover. I works and fills great.
We got the memory foam from a local store and cut it with a electric carving tool.

seadaddler · Dec 18, 2014

Amazon

I think we got our memory foam on Amazon to the size
I needed and any size and what ever thickness too.
I wanted to get 4'' thickness but wife said to go with 2'' or 3''.
Nick

Steve Dion · Dec 18, 2014

Mattress maker recommended Latex vs memory foam.

eianm · Dec 18, 2014

a friend of mine at our slip commented last weekend re his expensive memory foam mattress, "it must have Alzheimer's, because its memory is shot!"

eianm · Dec 18, 2014

we have just purchased a latex mattress for home after having one custom made for our H42 2 years ago- best bed EVER- both ours have pocket springs as well.

Sailm8 · Dec 18, 2014

We got a memory foam mattress topper from Walmart. Works great and was about $120.00

Dunlookin · Dec 19, 2014

IKEA (the Swedish retailer)

Has a number of "foam" mattresses (SP) in various sizes. We purchased one sized for a futon. Use a electric knife to cut it to fit.

Works great. Cost $ 85.00.

Now that I have purchased a Sailrite sewing machine, we will buy more and replace all our cushions.

pateco · Dec 19, 2014

I have been sleeping on The same Zeno latex foam mattress for the last 20 years. Expensive, but cant be beat.

http://www.zenomattress.com/

Fast Ed · Dec 23, 2014

I replaced my V- Berth mattress with a custom made memory foam mattress from Bargain Bedding. Best upgrade so far! Just make a template of cardboard for the area, and they do the rest.

Tumororlater · Dec 25, 2014

Memory foam at bargin lots

Hi all,

I have a bad back and I bought a 1.5" memory foam mattress pad at bargin lots then cut it to size for $24. I know that Walmart sells a 3" one for over $100 but I personally find that one suffocating, you sink into it and get trapped.

Zaya · Jan 27, 2015

I got 2" hard foam (marvelux) and glued 2" of visco gel foam on a top. The mattresses now 4" tall. Very nice and sleep is good.

Kestle · Jan 27, 2015

Zaya said:
I got 2" hard foam (marvelux) and glued 2" of visco gel foam on a top. The mattresses now 4" tall. Very nice and sleep is good.

What did it cost you, and where did you get it? I'm looking to do the same thing.

kito · Jan 28, 2015

I have a 6" memory foam mattress in my basement that I was going to cut to fit my v-berth and just get rid of the 3 piece original cushions. I figured it would be a p.i.t.a. getting to my storage compartments under the v-berth having to lift up a one piece mattress. I decided just to keep the original cushions and add a fitted 2" latex topper that can easily be rolled up when not in use. I will be making my own fitted sheets and cut down a queen size comforter to fit also. Memory foam for me didn't cut it. I am way to restless of a sleeper for a memory foam mattress. Had to wait a few minutes after each time I moved to "settle back in". I found them hot in the summer too.

splax · Jan 28, 2015

Sounds like a good plan to me, Kito.

Zaya · Jan 28, 2015

Kestle said:
What did it cost you, and where did you get it? I'm looking to do the same thing.

I got it for $177 total two sets king and Quinn sizes but I'm currently working for mattress company so my price is employee discount price. You can get nice stuff from here: http://www.thefoamfactory.com/mattress/conventional.html but prices are higher. Good Luck with your project.

Kestle · Jan 28, 2015

Can you share the specifications on what you ordered? The density matching has been my issue, and I don't want to do multiple tests.

bugsboat · Feb 5, 2015

ben solomon said:
Anyone have a recommendation for a memory foam mattress company for a Legend 37.5? The admiral is asking for an upgrade to the skinny, spring loaded mattress that has been on the boat since 1990.

Thank you,
Ben

When we fabricated our mattresses, I started with 2.5 inches of Heavy density foam, with 2 inches of medium densiity foam and topped with 3 inches of 5.0 density memory foam for our aft cabin on our 1995 37.5. The mattress is cut into 3 pieces and covered with a marine grade upholstery. Most recommend covering memory foam to keep bedding cool. We supported the mattresses with dri deck to allow ventilation. Because the mattress is 3 inches higher than the original, I had to make allowances for the doors to open at the end of the bed.
We love our bed and enjoy our nights aboard.