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Okay, I've yet to step onto my future M. But I'm wondering what the bedding is like. Is it comfortable or will some additional padding like mattress egg crate be required. The admiral is a light sleeper and I'm concerned that she will have trouble with a bad "mattress".

I've always slept like a baby on the water. The admiral, not so much.

Any comments on the Mac's bedding materials?

We all slept great on our 03 Mac Bunks. They were actually more comfortable than our current boat! Although, my "bug but" did break the plastic support over the aft bunk bilge area! But that could have been a sign that I needed to Diet.....

I would try it out first before adding more stuff and hassle to go from sleeping to underway configuration.

Regards

Rich
S/V THIRD DAY

Rich is right (God I hate to say that - - and I would never say it in the Pub), I have a 2006 M and the aft berth was not firm enough for me, but it is for other people - - - you just have to try it and see. It you do a search on"matresses - cushions" I'm sure you will come up with much research material to peruse.

What I did was order a second set of just aft foam from the factory (much cheaper than going outside to cushion makers) and I put them underneath the aft cushions and now I'm fine sleeping there.

Some people have used air mattresses - - - you'll see a myriad of ideas with a search. Good luck.

Rick

So far, we have tatami mats, overlaid with the standard matress cushions, and then egg-carton shaped foam (don't know its proper name)over the top of that.

Happy now.

What was that story about the Princess and the pea again?

The only complaint I had in my 07 Mac was when I slept over the cooler space in the aft area. Everytime I moved it made the cover over the bilge squeak all the time. After I changed positions no more squeaks. The cushions on the sofa are comfortable but I recommend putting something over them as the plastic can make you sweat.

Got a memory foam mattress from Costco and so far it works great in the aft berth. Much better than the original foam, which remains in place under the mattress.

As you can see, you are going to have to find out for yourself Different strokes for different folks

As for the Admiral and myself, neither of us has ever needed anything other than sheets to cover any sleeping area in our 05M. I've always thought of sleeping in the aft bunk as the ultimate water bed with plenty of room for all activities

Ray

Mac bunks are comfy...anyone thinking otherwise isnt a "salty"

Don"t know about the M, but the X v-berth mattresses are 2" soft foam and bottom out readily.
We first underlaid them with cheap Coleman camping mats....Firm elastomer, thin, flat on upper side, bumps on bottom side (which provide ventilation paths between the mats and the fiberglass bunk flat). This gave better support.
2 years ago we inserted 2" medium firmness, foam slabs between the stock mattresses and the Coleman pads. No bottoming out. Sheets cover the stack so raw foam not visible. Quite comfortable. Total investment maybe $100-150. Well worth it.
Ron

Our Rear Berth is always in the ready. . .We too added a mattress pad of sorts and all is good with the world.
Grand kids seem to sleep where they fall and have never heard any complaints from any of them.
Well that's not true as they want to sleep on deck and I need to get those nets before I feel comfortable with that idea.
One slept in the cockpit one night but he did said it was kinda short and narrow. My 6- y.o. grand daughter reminded me REAL SAILORS!!!! Sleep in Hammocks Papa....

I put 2 - 6 feet by 4 feet sheets of 1 1/2 close cell foam under the materess, after I had put in 3/4 plywood. This made a good nights sleep for me. Some would like 2 inch.

The only problem I have with the V berth is that if you are over 5'2", YOU WON'T FIT

Ray

Up grading the comfort of the berths was a must for us as we are light sleepers

Jack Sparrow

Jack,

I've viewed your mods with a large amount of admiration for your skill and cleverness.

Other than your wife's custom bedsheets, I don't think you've posted a mod to make the aft berth more comfortable. Maybe I missed it.

Can you clue us in on what you've done in this area?

NiceAft wrote:The only problem I have with the V berth is that if you are over 5'2", YOU WON'T FIT

Ray

For that reason my V berth is used for storage only. When I take naps I take them on the couch between the galley and the V berth - - - - I put the long back cushion in the hallway and use the small one for a pillow against the V berth. That's also a good spot for extracirricular activities - - - better than the aft berth I do believe but what do I know

Rick