400 EC bed

taylor1 · December 2017

Would like to upgrade the master bed mattress in my 2008 400. The shape is very irregular, The foot of the existing bed kind of tucks under a shelf under the TV. Sounds like it will be a challenging project. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated

LaRea · December 2017

Have you considered a memory foam topper? I got a 4" topper and cut it to size. Easy and very comfortable.

Black_Diamond · December 2017

Lots of places make custom fit mattresses for boats, RV’s, etc. not cheap, nice though. I did my aft bunk in my 342 last summer with a custom mattress. Love it.

Cableguy Greg · December 2017

I believe that the Original Mattress Factory will custom make a mattress for you. Not sure of the cost.

taylor1 · December 2017

I'm going to try the 4 inch topper first. Thanks for all the recommendations

Michael T · December 2017

@taylor1 I was in an EC 400 that the tall captain had removed the shelf at the foot of the bed - on the starboard side under the cabinet - and had a new mattress made. It was excellent.

Dream_Inn · December 2017

We have the topper on ours and it really made a huge difference. I know what you mean by the irregular shape to the bed!

Stodge · December 2017

We took an electric knife to a memory foam topper for our 280 to make it fit. Worked like a charm.

Liberty44140 · December 2017

X3 on foam, we have a 4” egg crate foam topper and it made a massive difference. I think it was around $45. X2 on the electric knife to cut, also a large bread knife worked well.

Dream_Inn · December 2017

Well, we have identical boat as you. A queen size topper worked perfectly for us. & no cutting either!

Michael T · December 2017

If you want a REAL front berth buy a Rinker EC 350/360/370 Then put an extender to lengthen the bed and a 4" topper for comfort. My (former) EC 360's berth was Queen size wide and King size long. Several guys with 400s drooled over the set-up. You could exit either side or slide off the foot of the bed. No being trapped in a corner or having to crawl over your partner to get out if sleeping to starboard - like on the 400! Yes I have been on several 400s and have (tried) to stretch out in the berth of an EC 400. Not long enough. BTW the last 400 berth I was on was on the last EC 400 made by Rinker - that was shipped to Hurst Marina in Manotick (where I used to live), Canada. Sorry 400 owners but your front berth is definitely second class to the 350/360/370! just ask @bry1429 Ha Ha!