Quick Tips #6 - Convoluted Foam
by Bob and Trish Endicott
(Article Appeared in June 1999 TellTales Publication)

We like to sleep in the V-berth rather than break down the dinette, but found the foam a little TOO firm for our liking. I cut two pieces of convoluted (egg-crate) foam, each the size of half the V-berth. Trish then took a couple of old but serviceable sheets and made "pillowcases" for them. At the pointy end, she sewed two straps (same material rolled to several thicknesses) allowing us to roll our foam pads up like sleeping bags during the day. They stow easily, remove for washing and eliminate the hassle of trying to tuck a fitted sheet around those V-berth cushions. Plus we sleep a lot better.

Editor’s note: Bob and Trish are members of Fleet 77, Ft. Walton Beach, FL. They passed several tips on to us before we went with them for the Region 3 cruise. This was one of them. Dora made a set for Rhapsody and they were great. This article is printed here with their permission.