Mattress Replacement 2000 3300 scr

[FishinChick]

I just bought this boat and I would love to replace the entire forward berth mattress. I am thinking about getting a queen size foam mattress in a box and cutting it to size and upholstering it. The upholstering part is easy but I want to make sure that a mattress in a box or something of that sort would work. My local fabric store sells foam also but I don't think they have the width I need.

I have looked at so many boats that have used a topper over the original mattress and it just doesn't have that nice finished look I want.

Sailrite.com has a great video on cutting, sizing, and upholstering. Lots of weird angles and what not but I am a pretty crafty gal and I have been sewing since I was a kid. Did lots of reupholstery on my pontoon boat with my heavy duty sewing machine.

Any ideas? If so, any pics you can post?

[2004_3300_SCR]

I’ve seen folks on the car build shows cut foam with a hot wire tool, and do finish work with an electric serrated carving knife like you’d use on a turkey. Good luck!

[warbr]

FishinChick- I am also looking to cut down a mattress as a replacement. I cannot remember the dimensions of the forward berth. Do you have them? And did you confirm that a queen sized mattress would work in the forward area?

[denemante]

I had a piece of large foam at home about 8 inches thick. I laid the old bow mattress on top of it then cut it with a powered turkey carver. Then I eyeballed the angles (it seats in the V of the bow). Super easy. The original mattress cover fit right over it. Some of my cuts weren't 100% perfect but you'd never know once the bedding is on...