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Originally Posted by GILow
I’m going to build the main salon settee to fold out as a double bed when needed. I was just going to make if from two upholstered custom cushions but now we are thinking maybe it would be better to use a futon mattress.
(I used to sleep on a futon and found it very comfortable.)
I know they are a lot heavier than foam mattresses though, which got me wondering how they’d behave on a boat. Would they become damp over time? Any other issues?
Anyone using a futon mattress on their boat who can comment?
Matt
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Go for it.
I am actually building all of my settees to accept standardized cushion sizes from regular couches. The less customized
marine things you get, the better everything will be in your life.
Someday when you have to replace this cushion, you can just do it in five minutes. You don’t have to hire all kinds of people and buy a sail rite
sewing machine and all of that bs.
Smartest decision you could ever make on the topic.
If you are at all concerned with
weather issues, just look at outdoor furniture futons for your cushion.
Your fold out idea sounds brilliant as well. Everything is right about this
project.
I’m writing this message from a futon right now in my salon. It is not a custom futon however. It is IKEA. Once I build in the settees, I will ditch this thing. However, you have reminded me that maybe I should build this particular settee to accept this futon cushion I’m on now.
PS: it has been aboard for 6 years now I think