Cockpit Cushion Foam

[CarlF]

What's the best cockpit cushion?

Thickness? 2", 3", 4"

Foam? Ensolite, Dry Fast, another foam, some combination?

[Stumble]

High density reticulated foam. If possible you want to go sit on some, since different people have different comfort levels, but we went with a 2" high density and love them.

It is expensive, but worth every penny when you come up on deck after a good rain, and the cushions are already dry.

[robert sailor]

Your looking for closed cell foam

[D&D]

Originally Posted by robert sailor

Your looking for closed cell foam

Spot on robert sailor

[Stumble]

I hate closed cell for a variety of reasons. Mostly because it's as hard as the fiberglass, so why bother.

[D&D]

Originally Posted by Stumble

I hate closed cell for a variety of reasons. Mostly because it's as hard as the fiberglass, so why bother.

We have closed cell bottoms with soft uppers. Very comfortable. Will post images in a day or so.

[DeepFrz]

So then robert sailor wasn't quite spot on?

[HenryD]

We use some BottomSiders cushions on our bow and cockpit. They are closed cell foam, that has been vinyl sprayed or dipped. You can get them in a lot of colors and any size you want. BottomSiders cockpit cushions for powerboats and sailboats

[D&D]

Originally Posted by D&D

We have closed cell bottoms with soft uppers. Very comfortable. Will post image in a day or so.

Very comfortable and hard wearing as well...

[foggysail]

Originally Posted by Stumble

I hate closed cell for a variety of reasons. Mostly because it's as hard as the fiberglass, so why bother.

Yeah, I would never use the stuff. Even through some away! Just don't leave cushions out in the rain

[Stumble]

I have a set of reticulated foam that's been out in all weather (except hurricanes) for two years. Still in like new shape.

[bill cartwright]

I found some neoprene closed cell foam sheets on E-Bay that was designed for floors in a horse trailer. Cost less than a hundred to do the cockpit. It is only three quarters thick but it makes a nice seat pad and it is flotation, water and gas or oil proof and closed cell so no water. I like the thinner material as you don't have to sink in it for confort. They have big sheets and cut it down for you if you give them block sizes. I covered mine in Sumbrella and it stays outdoors 24/7 with no problems. Good luck on your search for the truth and answer to your problem.
Bill