In my M-17 I'm thinking of having mine redone in memory foam. I'll have to spring for a couple of twin sizes and cut them down. I also want to split the forward cushion in two down the center (Fore & Aft) to more easily acccess the hatches under. Mitch M-17 #656 Grace --- On Wed, 5/25/11, Doug Kelch <doug_kelch@yahoo.com> wrote: From: Doug Kelch <doug_kelch@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: M_Boats: New Cushions To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 5:24 AM Most boat cushions (marine) are made from closed cell foam. It is stiffer than open cell foam but will not soak up water like a sponge. If you like a reasonably firm mattress the softest close cell will be ok. If you like a soft mattress the open cell will sleep better but you have to live with the consequences. I had my M15 cushions redone with 4" closed cell and it works fine for me. I do see lots of boats using a layer of open cell in a separate bag on top of the closed cell as a compromise. Cockpit cusions are always made from closed cell foam for obvious reasons. Thanks Doug Kelch M15 G #310 "Seas the Day" ________________________________ From: Ted Weidenbach <weid0069@umn.edu> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tue, May 24, 2011 8:52:04 PM Subject: M_Boats: New Cushions So I am looking to get new cushions made for the inside of the M15 and I was wondering if anyone could give me their insight on a few questions. 1.) Do you think I need "Marine" foam? What is the difference between that and foam you'd see in a couch cushion? 2.) The upholster is asking if i'd prefer 3 or 4 in foam....Any thoughts on what is better to sleep on? I am also exploring the possibility for having cushions being made for the cockpit. Has anyone on the forum here done that and if so could you give a little background on what specifications you had them made to and how you like the cushions? Thanks! -Ted _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats When posting, remember that there is no privacy on the Internet! _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats When posting, remember that there is no privacy on the Internet!