ZimbiIV Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 We have a V berth, so made to measure mattress cover, sheet, quilt, quilt cover and for the cooler nights a made to measure fleece blanket on top off all. I may add everything made to measure was made by Jill (wife). My contributions. 1. get out of the way while she makes the bed up. 2. put everything not going home for washing in the vacuum bags. 3. buying the electric over blanket and loosing the battle for it!!. 4. BUYING the REMOTE control electric HEATER for those cold mornings (ALDI) absolute bliss 10 mins extra in bed and a warm cabin to get up in. Loo roll cheapest. paul ps Does anybody know where I can get a remote control kettle (see 4) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finny Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I have a remote controlled Kettle ..........I find that the more you Snore then the quicker it activates ......and its like flying it also pays to have the window seat - oh and if all else fails then slide over last nights hot water bottle Finnster 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExUserGone Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 BUYING the REMOTE control electric HEATER I can go one better than that, I can phone the eberspacher and it runs for 1 hour, usually happens on cold nights while still in the pub, also has a spare outlet that can be ducted into the berth, can't beat a pre-warmed bed. (google gsm-auto) I also have a remote that can turn on the cockpit lights and stop/start both engines, that bit was handy back on a locked river but no so useful on the broads. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandybstorm Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 :DThanks for all the great replies! As a newbie it's good to get the opinions of a diverse bunch of people. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Hi all, Due to the compact design of my boat, I've always used a really nice, fleece lined, sleeping bag, and I've always slept in the forward 'v' berth. Really warm and cosy, and as I do my boating on my own ( wife has too many problems) I've found I have all the room I need. If i need some room up at the sharp end, all I have to do, is to roll up my sleeping bag and pillows, and hey ho. I love it. Baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 We use sheets on top of mattress toppers with duvets on top Kathy also puts an extra blanket on top to keep warm in the winter months the cold don't bother me much as I generate me own heat to keep warm and the topper helps tremendously and as regards the electric toilet we have we went onto cheap toilet paper as recommended but all it did was bung up the macerator so we switched back after stripping and cleaning the pump also it don't use much water as it recycles its own to flush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 We use mattress toppers with flat sheets tucked in duvets and pillow-cases and cheap toilet paper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxwellian Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Now if you have wifi on your boat you could use this. http://www.firebox.com/product/6068/iKettle I think the snoring is a lot cheaper though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking23 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Our forward berth is triangular, and made up from several cushions, so bottom sheets are a no no. We have tried sleeping bags, but the cost of laundry is so expensive. So we have a double duvet, around 4.5 tog, with cover on the base and a kingsize duvet with cover for the top. They all then roll up and are stored under the forward deck. Wish we did this years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveO Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 There was a further notice pinned to the back of the door by myself which reads "Do not use this appliance if there is a public convenience available within a one mile radius of the boat's location unless you have the cash available to pay for the next pump out!" I did mention I'm a Yorkshireman didn't I? I find that the padlock on the seat cover works very effectively in this regard, Steve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Alan wrote:- We also take a large fleece for those cold nights out of season, this also collects any condensation rather than it being on any of the other bedding. For the uniformed of us, what type of fleece is this please? Sounds very useful. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranworthbreeze Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Hi Monica, We just take one of those very large fleeces which is about the size of a king size duvet. It keeps you warm but if there is any condensation it stops getting the duvet damp, we just dry off the fleece during the day. We tend to buy a number of our boating supplies from Roy's or Morrisons, such as duvets, pillow & duvet protectors and shower curtains etc. These days because of the costs laundering it is far cheaper to buy new each season. Regards Alan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitrunner Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Might sound posh, but we use a silk quilt!! Purchased many years ago on a trip to China (very cheap) and had it on the bed indoors for a few years. Wife decided we needed a new one because it was going a bit out of shape so it got moved to the boat. As we have an almost oval shape bed the shape didn't really matter. The good thing about silk duvet is they are very thin (OK some of you might like the weight of a thick duvet) and very warm in the cold, but even in the summer are not too hot. If you have to take your own bedding, they roll up a lot smaller than traditional duvets. No problems with condensation, but I have mentioned in a previous post we use the moisture traps in each cabin and run a dehumidifier when not on board. Oh, and the electric fan heaters, eberspacher and hot water bottles are all board as well. My wife hates the cold. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitrunner Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 And as for loo role - I have to agree the thin stuff is best unless you like unblocking toilets!! Especially if the peopleon the boat have shares in loo role companies. After a few blockages and the effort of having to get the tank pumped out frequently, we have made out boat "Greek island style" - We now have a bin for all things not digested food including loo paper. Fortunately normally only the 2 of us and it's easier to empty the bin than the waste tank. It's surprising how you do get used to this. And why do waste tanks always fill up when you are nowhere near a pump out point or it's Sunday evening and you have to use a mooring with no facilities? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Personally, if I wanted all the comforts of home then that's where I would stay. But then my idea of boating is more akin to camping, indeed I actually set up tent on my boat. I suppose, if my boat was my home, then maybe my attitude would be different but for me boating is about not having the comforts of home. As for sleeping, I have found that fleece sleeping bag liners make darn good beds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hylander Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I'm with you here Dajen, boating to me is primitive enough without having a bin for your soiled loo paper. Cannot imagine what it would smell like, turns my stomach , sorry but it does. If that is what staying on a Greek Island entails, no wonder I have never wanted to go there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baitrunner Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Ha, ha if you think that's bad I can regail you with stories of facilities in other parts of the world we have visited I am sure if we left it on there for a week it might get ripe, but we empty it regularly and not had any problems. Not everyone's choice, but then neither is a blocked loo. And it stops people going through your rubbish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Sorry folks, but this thread is beginning to niff a little Iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowjo Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Iain! it's not the thread it's the Loo paper bin,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Ah! I stand corrected Frank! Errr or should that be sitted down? Iain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Bog standard reply! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbo Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Flushed at your eloquence Sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 MM one has to show a little decorum as a Mod from time to time! But, yer right, a bog standard reply Iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowjo Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 OK you lot! enough of the cra*py smart remarks, get back on topic, and if anyone tells me to bog off i'll let Cedric loose,,, Frank,,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 As the yanks wid say .....kindly go to the washroom Frank If all else fails, use the heads on yer boat, see back on topic! Iain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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