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skrenz
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Initially Posted - 02/08/2010 :  10:40:08  Show Profile
I am thinking about replacing the foam in my forward vee berth cushions. There seems to be a lot of different options in type of foam out there from upholstery shops. Examples:
Upholstery Foam: Density: 1.0 lbs / Cubic Foot
High Density Upholstery Foam: 2.4 lbs / Cubic Foot
HR30, HR40, HR50
Prime 1830, Prime 1840
I suspect some of these are trade names for a particular vendor.
Then there is open cell and closed cell foams.

Does anybody know what kind and strength? of foam is in the stock Catalina cushions?
Can anyone enlighten me as to what I should look for in the types of foam available?
Steve Krenz
`Elan
1978 SR/SK #482
Santa Fe, New Mexico
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Unsinkable2
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Response Posted - 02/08/2010 :  10:44:55  Show Profile  Visit Unsinkable2's Homepage
When I bought my C25 it had the original cushions in it. I replaced the cushions and covers.
We decided to go with a medium-density closed cell foam because the closed cell would hold up to moisture better, and the firmness was comfortable to us for sleeping. (Plus, I find some vague sense of security knowing that I could actually use all of the interior cushions as floatation aids if the boat were ever torpedoed...)

I covered them with vinyl on the bottom and sunbrella everywhere else. The vinyl cut the cost, and holds up well if there's ever moisture under the cushions. 3 years in, they still look brand new.
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 02/08/2010 :  12:58:05  Show Profile
At the recommendation of the auto/boat upholstery shop we used, we went with medium-density open-cell upholstery foam, 1" thicker than Catalina's (except for the seat-backs), with a 1" fiber batting of some sort on top, as used in a lot of upholstered furniture for a softer touch. (Closed-cell foam seemed "hard"--it's certainly the thing to use for exterior cushions.)

We had them covered with vinyl bottoms and Sunbrella upholstery fabric--not the canvas. There are many paterns, textures, and colors. We chose a plain linen-like texture in a light color--we felt there was so much of the stuff in the dinette cabin it shouldn't try to dominate. We loved the results--looked and slept great!
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jerlim
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Response Posted - 02/09/2010 :  10:31:53  Show Profile
Dave - excellent color choice, the light shade really adds a sense of openness to the cabin.
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bigelowp
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Response Posted - 02/09/2010 :  17:14:54  Show Profile
I guess it is all about taste. I am re-doing my cushions and decided to re-use the "firm"foam in my forward and aft cushions because, rarely will I sleep there. But with the settees I'm going with 3" firm and 1" soft bonded to the bottom and 4" medium for the back. Why? well, I in part based on Dave Bristle's comments above and part because I am basically cheap and as the other foam is in good condition I'm trying to save some money in this project. If I decide that I love the settee cushions, I can later buy the same foam for the forward or aft or both to match. Interior cushions are meant for comfort and attraction -- pick the fabric You like (Dave's pick is great, my Admiral choose darker in the blue family) and the foam that feels the best to you!
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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 02/11/2010 :  22:21:50  Show Profile
Sitting cushions need to be denser than sleeping cushions. I agree with Peter and suggest sitting and lying down on the foam to test it, and stay there for awhile - you can't tell in 30 seconds.
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