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I finished the mattress and put it in the boat...turned out most excellent. :cool:

5" of Duraflex firm foundation foam topped with 1.25" viscoelastic memory foam, wrapped in Dacron...glued constuction.

I covered it in an inexpensive polycotton for now...till I can find a quilted material I like, and a seamstress to sew up a custom cover.
I was gonna go two layers of the polycotton to get away from the "feel" of the Dacron...but I'll have a jersey sheet on it anyway for sleeping...so that oughta do it.

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:D :cool:

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I've always wanted one of these buildings...

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Think about the Concierge Storage Business with all that space--guy here is doing it and calls the place Big Boy Toy Storage. Good deal for everybody. He does detailing, provisioning, repairs and inside or outside storage.

Has a waiting list.

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thanks.

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Here ya go--

http://www.bigboytoy.com/photogallery.html

http://www.bigboytoy.com/

Rates aren't posted but they'll email to you.

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I hadn't checked rates for a while so I called -- $3.50/foot covered and $5.50 per foot indoor.

THey currently have 90 day waiting list.

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Hey Rip .... how's the new pad thickness compared to the old one ? looks sweet .... I just wonder about clearance to the ceiling ?

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Rip,
I'm getting ready to build a 40x60 at my lake house and keep the boats there. I'm in the process of geting bids on stick built and steel buildings. I'd personally prefer a stick built. Any input on pros and cons? What do you think the bids will come in at. I think 30k for a steel without any frills.

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I detailed the layers of the new one in the initial post.

there's a layer of Dacron wrap (the white stuff) on the top and sides of the new one also for breathability and to soften the edges.

no headroom issues in a 353.

the original pad is sitting on just the new foundation foam in the first pic.

second pic is memory foam on the 5" Duraflex (scrap example)

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are you going "garage" or "storage building"?

with the price of steel...a good old fashioned pole barn would come in cheapest I'll bet for dead storage...

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I want a nice building I can tinker in all year. We have cold winters so I need good insulation factor. I will be storing the Formula, a pontoon boat, mastercraft ski boat, & jet skis. I also want a bathroom in it since I'll have a refridgerator filled with beer in there too. I plan on heating it to 55+. Nice job on the cushions!!! :drink:

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that's why I asked.
I had a feeling you were thinking "maxed out" :D

Now that... I would have no idea of the $$ involved. :eek:

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Kevin,

Over this last year, I raised my 30X40 stick building 40" (5 coarses of concrete block), then added 30X30 addition for about $25,000. This included permit fees, insulation, raising of the existing front section, (2) new 11'6"H X 10'W garage doors, and all labor fees for masonary, framing, roofing, and concrete footer/floor for the addition.

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I'm already prepared to build it, just wasn't sure of the $$$. Figured 30-40K. I'm going to do the electrical and insulating, then sub out the final interior finish. I'm sure after it's up and paid for I'll be happy I did it. Any recommendations on steel vs. wood? What's the finished interior height?

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Think you can handle the electrical by yourself? :D

Ceiling height is 12'4". Pulled me down to 11'6" on finished door size. Wanted to go up another block, but I was limited to 20' peak height by zoning. So much fun to deal with zoning/building inspection ... if a couple inches over, they could have made me tear the whole building down!

I guess steel would be nice if one could afford it, but I wanted to match existing structure and construction. I did 2X6 on 24" centers to get higher R value insulation. Probably should have gone 18" centers for more strength, but I doubt it will fall down. Just thinking about an overhead hoist to pull motors with!

Still need to finish electrical outlets and drywall.

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just another note...

the new mattress is flush with the center seating backrest. I didn't really think of this beforehand...

glad I didn't go 6" of foundation foam, or it would be above the seatback and look goofy. I lucked out, it looks like it belongs in terms of height. The V-berth "well" in the 353/382 is deep.

This is an awesome upgrade for those who really do overnight regular on the boat! :cool:

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WOW...that's a nice installation. Clean...

there won't be that kind of money here, but the idea is similar.

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Wonder how that foam would work on seat cushions on "couchs" --the foam in mine is original and as hard as concrete so I'm gonna redo it and upholster with Ultraleather from Majilite.

What are thoughts about the memory foam on seating area's?

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It would certianly soften up the effect. Though your better off I think to go with a single density new foam. Foam has come along ways in the last few years as far as choices and life expectancy.

check out foamorder.com

wealth of info about foams and applications

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The storage business sounds ilke a great idea. But the liability insurance would be sky-high. I suppose if a hurricane was to hit the customers would have to come and evacuate their toys. Then all you have to worry about is the buildings. Tornados are unpredictable, nothing you can do about them.
I sure wouldn't want to be responsible for all those.

Just looking at their indoor pic I guestimate the rental of those pictured around 1600.00 a month for the 11 items I can see.

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we don't get much for severe weather.

I have looked into commercial insurance for my purposes as they are now. It's an expense for sure, but not ridiculous. The personal injury liability is alot less than the coverage on the goods.

Of course there are waivers, and proof of in-effect coverage on your part required.