Specially made cockpit cushions are great, but I didn't have the $$, so I just bought one of those foam swimming cushions (about 5 feet long, couple inches thick and couple feet wide +/-) and cut it in half lengthwise with an electric knife. Happened to be on sale, for about $20. Had to round one corner on each piece, put the cut side against the coaming, so the finished side faced out,put the pillow ends in the stern, and it fit perfectly and has worked great. They come in different colors, and I found a green one to coordinate with the boat. Clearly less elegant than custom made, but quick, cheap, very comfortable and durable. ________________________________ From: Ted Weidenbach <weid0069@umn.edu> To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tue, May 24, 2011 11:52:04 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!