No matter how nice the wind, no matter how perfect the anchorage - if the sleeping comfort on board is not right, the sailing day is still over. The De Luxe spring system from the Maritim range from specialist Calypso can provide a remedy. Individual spring elements with a rubber base, which are mounted on the bunk board instead of a slatted frame, provide even spring support at every point of the bed. Each element adapts to the respective sleeping position.
The arrangement is flexible depending on the shape of the bunk. The individual elements are attached with double-sided adhesive tape, which is supplied. The required number is determined using a measurement sheet. We needed 72 springs for the triangular foredeck berth of the ten metre long cruising yacht on which we tested the system. Installation is very easy, even for laymen. The advantage of the system over a slatted frame is that the storage space under the bunk remains easily accessible, provided that the access points are taken into account during installation.
The test after a good half season shows that the under-ventilation of the mattress works excellently and the lying comfort has also clearly improved. However, good mattresses are another prerequisite for this. One spring costs 3.95 euros.
- Further information at calypso-schlafsysteme.de
Slatted bases for the bed: alternatives on the market
French bed
The plastic springs of the Moduloflex system from France are clipped together to form a mat. If required, this can be screwed to the base, allowing islands to be formed on storage space lids. The hardness can be varied using additional springs. The system costs 230 euros for a 1.40 x 2.0 metre bunk. The overall height is 4.7 centimetres.
- Further information: moduloflex.com
Modular mat
With the Travel series from Froli, the elements are connected to form a mat using clips and placed on the bunk board. Three different firmnesses are available. The springs can be rotated to adapt to sloping areas and half elements are also available. The set costs 282 euros for a 1.40 x 2.0 metre bunk. The installation height here is only 3.7 centimetres.
- Further information: froli.com
