Seasons Greetings to all you Monty sailors! I have a question--or shall we say a survey--for all M15 owners. My '85 M15 is sans cockpit cushions, and I have been looking into options from the standpoint of both practicality and affordability. I would very much like to hear from those of you who have cockpit cushions as to what type you have, where you sourced them from, and cost. I have already made cardboard patterns, port and starboard, and was curious to find that they are not the exact same width--the starboard side is about 1" wider at the widest part. Are all the older M15 boats built that way or is is possible that we all have some variance during the mfg process? By type of cushion, what I mean is: choice of foam: open cell vs. closed cell choice of fabric: marine vinyl vs. a sunbrella-like acrylic fiber cover single cushion each side, or split cushion ( 1/3 - 2/3 or insert) for easier access to the storage lockers. I've so far received 3 opinions. One friend who sails a Gemini out of SF strongly suggested the Bottomsiders (closed cell 1.5") and says that they are wildly popular around his docks. But that same person said that if I go with custom made cushions from a marine canvas shop, consider Sunbrella. Another point of view I received is that although Sunbrella is a quality fabric and breathes (better in the hot summer sun), it will attract dirt more easily and will be much harder to keep clean vs. having a good grade of marine vinyl in a (light color so as not to absorb heat) which can be easily wiped clean and also wiped dry with a towel if it gets wet. I like the split cushion idea because I do use the starboard locker as an ice chest / lunchbox, but that means more snaps or velcro and maybe more chance for them to shift around? What about the rest of you? Survey says...... Thanks and Fair Winds Neil