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V-Berth Bedding
« on: September 09, 2013, 10:30:16 PM »
Hi all, I'm the proud new owner of hull #298 and I have a question as to what you use for sheets, blankets and so on for sleeping in the V-berth. What I mean is, have any of you had custom fit bedding made or made something yourself that fits the V shape better than a regular bed sheet? How about a custom mattress or pad to put over the cushions? Just looking for ideas and suggestions to make sleeping on the boat even more comfy!  ;)

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Re: V-Berth Bedding
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2013, 11:10:38 AM »
We bought a V bottom and top combo sheet from West.  We did not buy this model. We bought ours 15 years ago and paid $125.   Works great, has draw strings to secure the sheets to the bunk. 
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=11151&productId=827199&langId=-1#.Ui82WsaTh8E

We also bought this.  http://www.tuftedtopper.com/
Works wonders, nice and comfy.  There are some memory foam toppers as well

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Re: V-Berth Bedding
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2013, 04:40:12 PM »
Last year I priced custom memory foam topper cushions for the boat at the Annapolis Sailboat Show.

After the defibrillator got my heart started again   ;) , I went back home and purchased an
off-the shelf memory foam pad for a regular bed (can't remember if it was Queen or King size).
For the time being, we've been using it as-is, over top of the existing cushions.  My wife plans
to eventually trim it to fit.

Anyway, this has made an immense difference in sleeping comfort, and at a fraction of the cost.
I think we got a 3" pad, and it's adequate, but a 4" would have been better.
@(^.^)@  Ed
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Re: V-Berth Bedding
« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2013, 10:48:08 AM »
I have two friends who love this plastic spring system. I haven't tried it but here's the website.

http://www.NickleAtlantic.com/

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Re: V-Berth Bedding
« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2013, 10:18:50 PM »
Thanks for all the great suggestions guys! I like the fitted sheets and I might give the mattress topper a try too.