The Old Matelot



matelot;
noun,
sailor; from the French mat-el-oh (plural matelots)
A slang expression, chiefly in Britain, may also mean mate or companion.

Welcome to the Old Matelots' blog, my first (and probably last!) journalistic endeavour. Watch its development and evolution as I make the transition into retirement and the live-aboard, off the grid lifestyle on the sailing yacht, Circe. Follow my fortunes (and misfortunes) in the posts as I work to rehabilitate my home on the water.

UPDATE - Due major back-to-back relationship and health issues during 2017 & 2018 I was involuntarily beached and forced to let Circe go. The blog will remain up for the foreseeable future for informational benefit to other owners of these magnificent boats.


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2010-10-02

Mattress Topper.

In a previous post we described getting rid of the moisture damaged zip-on mattress cover from the Pullman Berth and putting a mesh underlay on the bed base. Rather than get a replacement mattress cover we elected to get a custom made mattress 'topper'.  Here are a few photos of it.






We chose the Tufted Topper based on some research that suggested leaving the foam mattress open to the air rather than enclosing it would help dissipate moisture and discourage 'sweating' that can occur when the foam is fully enclosed.




Tufted Topper on the top, Hypervent mesh underlay on the bottom.








The final outcome of this purchase will fall into the category of a future 'what works and what doesn't' post when we have had some real world experience. Stay tuned!

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