42i V Berth Mattress Size

[nigelhopkins]

Hi, if anyone is on a 42i can you let me know the dimensions of the 2 V Berth Mattresses when combined.
I’m planning on getting a memory-foam topper and hence wondering what size I need.
Thanks in advance.

[John]

Hi Nigel ,

We can measure that in about 10 days time . if that's not to late .

John

[nigelhopkins]

Hi John. That would be great! I’m not back out until 17th May so that’s give me plenty of time to get a bit of memory foam sized up. Thanks.

[Mistroma]

Hi Nigel,

Sorry I didn't spot this earlier. I had the cushions out today and measured the space to edge of the ply base.

Crude diagram below for 42DS which should be similar. The cushions don't overhang the aft. part by very much.

I measured sides along the hull and average is about 191cm
Directly across the aft. section is about 182.5cm
Front to back is 203.8cm, including the curved section

I hope that's of some help.



We are in the Ionian yard just now so might run into you at some point during the season. I'm trying to sort out my Unlimited Transit Log next week and hope to launch on 4th April. Transit Log will be a nuisance this year with treks to Port Police from time to time. Annoying that Transit Logs became a legal requirement here last year.

[nigelhopkins]

Hi Mistroma

That is excellent! Thanks for providing this.
My boat is in Preveza Marina until at least March 2024. I will be out again on the 17th May. Where will you be then?

[Mistroma]

Apr 18, 2023 21:03:11 GMT nigelhopkins said:

Hi Mistroma

That is excellent! Thanks for providing this.
My boat is in Preveza Marina until at least March 2024. I will be out again on the 17th May. Where will you be then?

No problem, I'm pretty certain the 42i has the same hull as the 42DS and so sizes should be pretty close. I think the 42i just has a different keel, mast and deck moulding.

We hope to launch on 4th May and will probably spend some time on the quay at Preveza to put on sails, stock up and so on. Our normal plan is to sail to Vlycho over a couple of days and anchor there for several days. Pretty good chance of being there when you arrive. You can always check on marinetraffic and I'll probably keep an eye open for you on AIS during the season. Drop over for a drink if you spot us nearby.

Currently looking for clarification wrt Unlimited Transit Log. CA and RYA both seem to think we don't need one but say there's always the risk of someone not realising that's the case. Typical for Greece, EU law says one thing, Greek law is contradictory and you may or may not be fined. Oh joy.

I'll probably try to get clarification directly from AADE in Athens. I assume you've already had this issue.

[sailor666]

Late to the party but gives an idea of flexibility in the measurements. I had a memory foam topper made with these measurements (almost the same) and it fits just fine. (Jeanneau 42DS - not 42i)

[Mistroma]

Apr 20, 2023 13:16:34 GMT sailor666 said:

Late to the party but gives an idea of flexibility in the measurements. I had a memory foam topper made with these measurements (almost the same) and it fits just fine. (Jeanneau 42DS - not 42i)
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Pretty close to my measurements. I meant to point out that the cushions are tapered at the outside edge as the hull obviously angles outwards. I forgot to measure across the top of the cushions as well as the base.

[nigelhopkins]

I will look out for you when I’m out on the 17th. I know someone in Preveza that can help you with the transit log stuff. Are you on Facebook as can message you there?

[John]

Hi Nigel ,

Having measured the mattress (not the base)on the 42i these are what we have approx.
Lenght 206cm ,Width stern end 186cm and 64cm bow end , the mattress hangs over the base at the stern end .
hope this helps .

[nigelhopkins]

Thanks.