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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

04-08-2023, 22:37

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Thinking of using a futon mattress for the settee. Any pitfalls?

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Posted By GILow

Re: Thinking of using a futon mattress for the settee. Any pitfalls?

Yes, that’s the sort of thing I was imagining when I first had the idea. But a quick google revealed things have really changed.

I’ve got ikea mattresses throughout the current boat, and they’ve...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

04-08-2023, 02:46

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Thinking of using a futon mattress for the settee. Any pitfalls?

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Posted By GILow

Re: Thinking of using a futon mattress for the settee. Any pitfalls?

Ahhh… the good old Balkarp, just like my dear old grandma used to use.

Not really.

It’s worth noting that I think the definition of futon has changed a bit. They used to be very heavy and...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

03-08-2023, 14:07

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Thinking of using a futon mattress for the settee. Any pitfalls?

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Posted By GILow

Re: Thinking of using a futon mattress for the settee. Any pitfalls?

I do love Ikea stuff on the boat.

Are you in a reasonably humid location? I ask because we expect to be from time to time and that's what got me thinking about how futons might get damp.

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

03-08-2023, 12:39

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Thinking of using a futon mattress for the settee. Any pitfalls?

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Posted By GILow

Thinking of using a futon mattress for the settee. Any pitfalls?

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...

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