Mattress pad

Cableguy Greg

I am considering adding a mattress pad to the aft cabin in my 280EC. That is where the admiral and I sleep, so I would like to make it a little more comfortable. The current mattress isn't bad, I would like it to be a little thicker. I know others have put a topper on and I am curious as to what you have. Do you like it? Would you consider a different brand or style? Thanks in advance.

ruwallydog

Added the 3' memory foam two years ago and the difference was night & day...highly recommend!

randy56

bought one at walmart, it's nice, one edge is a little curled up, we do not remove it, it does not fit exactly, it's as good as home.

MarkB

Yeah those memory foam toppers are good. We added one to our bed at home. I also think that would be the best way to go.

Michael T

The admiral and I purchased a Laura Ashley 4" thick with about 4"x4" quilted squares mattress pad. That changed EVERYTHING. Slept like a drunken sailor after that! The Admiral added some elastic ties to the underside to reduce shifting and allow the main foam pads to be lifted easily to access underneath bin and HVAC. One of the best accessories we got!

Dream_Inn

Definitely add a topper.  We added a 3" one when we first got this boat. Sure makes sleeping much nicer.  Wish we had done it with all our other boats.

jbschmalz23

Good post Greg! Was a question I had for my 280 as well. Looks like we'll head to kohls this weekend! 

Dream_Inn

jbschmalz23 said:

Good post Greg! Was a question I had for my 280 as well. Looks like we'll head to kohls this weekend! 

exactly where we bought ours.

JBam67

I had a 10 inch custom memory foam mattress made. 4 inch memory foam, 6 inch poly foam. It's like sleeping on a cloud.

Michael T

very nice, is that an EC 310?

JBam67

Yes 2012 310 ec

Michael T

....stupid question by me - I just looked up and saw the skylight Geez! Sorry! @JBam67 ...T-350 Mags?

JBam67

Yes, with Axis control. We Love our boat.

Michael T

@JBan67....beautiful, does it ever go like a rocket! Handles like it'

s on rails too!

JBam67

It handles like a dream, get where I'm going pretty quick when I need to, and in the dock it's crazy easy I'm gonna teach my 6 year old to pull it in this summer. Lol 

Michael T

....and he'll be able to. Have you seen the Axius video of the kid whipping around a big Sea Ray in a marina? It's pretty cool. What I really liked doing was going sideways into a fuel dock or pump-out when no one else could fit in...the guys at the marinas all knew our black 310 and 360 and would just wave us in ahead of everyone else. One guy in a boat complained and the fuel guy said - can you put your boat in sideways? I got the guy's point but no one else could get in and we were gone before there was enough room for anyone anyway LOL

JBam67

We got the winter blues. Took my son out to the boat today for an afternoon movie. New Star Wars flick. Can't wait to get this season started. He loves the boat just as much as myself.

Michael T

BEAUTIFUL boat! I love land cruises too! LOL Isn't that Captain's swivel bench amazing - it turns the entire cockpit into one big lounge. We had 11 people in it one time when it was raining. I made frozen drinks (margaritas etc.) and everyone had room. Blasting tunes, Admirals dancing - good times!

JBam67

Thanks! The swivel seat is an envy of my dock, people jist love it. I did a ton of offseason upgrades this year. Complete stereo package, Smart Tvs, lights, under water lights,mattress, isin glass replacement, and everything else inbetween. Lol
My drop date is this Friday. Hopefully lol

Michael T

...can you see the green glow of my envy from Mi? It's greener than my Ocean LEDs!LOL

gvigrass

Good stuff here.  We also used memory foam for both berths on our 342.  Did it several years ago and took the cushions out of the boat and used them as templates to cut and fit the memory foam for each.  Especially useful for the forward berth because of shape.  Huge difference.  By the way, question for the 310 owners...on the Rinker boat site they list a 310 and a 310LE.  What is the difference?

Michael T

I didn't notice much, some graphics and things that I wouldn't pay for unless I was getting them for "free" on a used boat. If I was buying a new EC 310 (and I did) there are a lot more IMO better options to put the $$$$ on.

JBam67

I often wonder that as well. I have a 310 EC not sure of the difference.

gvigrass

Thanks for the help on that. I've looked at the descriptions and spec sheets a few times trying to figure that out...LOL! 

06Rinker270

Great looking cockpit you got there.  Is the swivel seat factory? 

JBam67

Thanks, yes that swivel captain chair is standard on the newer 310 EC. It really is a nice feature.