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Handcraft Mattress Company (HMC)
Latex Poly Combination
Best for: Soft, thin and lower cost
Soft latex over a poly foam base, 6½″, cut to your berth.
Good to know: The foam page and the warranty page describe the warranty differently, so ask which applies.
- Type
- Foam
- Height
- 6.5″
- Sizes
- Made to order + custom
Made to your measurements · 6.5″
Where to get it
- boatbeds.comOrder online · delivered to you Get a quote
Returns: None published; perfect-fit guarantee Details
We may earn a commission if you buy. Check the price for your exact size and height on the seller’s site.
The short version
Worth a look if
- Soft, thin and lower cost
Good
- Soft latex over a poly foam base, 6½″, cut to your berth.
- Trial: None published; perfect-fit guarantee
- An owner whose boat came with a center-hinged HMC mattress, with one corner rounded to follow the hull, called it the most comfortable mattress they'd had on a boat, at home or in an RV.
- Another owner bought from HMC several years earlier and said his wife still loves it.
Think about
- The foam page and the warranty page describe the warranty differently, so ask which applies.
- Owners say it isn't cheap; one recommended a Fort Lauderdale competitor as cheaper than HMC.
Based on the maker’s published specs and terms, and the owner reviews linked below. We haven’t slept on it. Something wrong? Tell us.
What owners say
A small set of real reviews, each linked to its source. Not a star rating.
Trawler owners describe HMC beds as very comfortable and worth the money; the posts don't name the model.
What people liked
What to weigh up
- Owners say it isn't cheap; one recommended a Fort Lauderdale competitor as cheaper than HMC. Source ↗
Sources & sample limits
3 owner posts in one 2016 TrawlerForum thread; model not named Sample: 3 owner reports.
The posts don't say which HMC model or year. Testimonials on boatbeds.com are brand-hosted and not used. A 2021 TrawlerForum question about HMC got no owner replies, and Reddit, Cruisers Forum and SailboatOwners searches found nothing.
Research checked October 14, 2026. These are sourced observations, not our own product tests or a star rating.
Every size it comes in
Made around your measurements. The maker confirms width, length, height and any cut corners before building it.
How it compares
Beside the most similar mattresses from other brands.
| Latex Poly CombinationHandcraft Mattress Company (HMC) | The Grand RoyaleAlaskan King Bed Company | The OriginalAlaskan King Bed Company | The RoyaleAlaskan King Bed Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Foam | Foam | Foam | Foam |
| Queen price | — | $11,000 | $3,800 | $4,400 |
| Height | 6.5″ | 15″ | 11″ | 12″ |
| Trial | See terms | See terms | See terms | See terms |
| Odd sizes | None | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Expert reviews | None yet | None yet | None yet | None yet |
What’s inside
- 12″ soft latex
- 24–5″ high-density Poly Q foam base
- 3Vinyl marinized bottom
- Feel
- Soft
- Height
- 6.5″
- Custom sizes
- Yes, the maker builds to your measurements
Returns and ordering
Trial and returns
None published; perfect-fit guarantee
Before you order
- Measure inside the frame, not the old mattress
- Check clearance above for the height you pick
- Make sure your base supports it
- Buy sheets in the same exact size
Questions
What is it made of?
2″ of soft latex over a 4–5″ high-density Poly Q foam base, 6½″ total, with a premium comfort layer and vinyl bottom.
How firm is it?
Soft That’s the maker’s description; we haven’t measured it.
Which sizes and heights can I get?
It’s made to your measurements. Confirm your exact size and height with the seller.
Are the reviews about this exact mattress?
From owners of a related model. The posts don't say which HMC model or year. Testimonials on boatbeds.com are brand-hosted and not used. A 2021 TrawlerForum question about HMC got no owner replies, and Reddit, Cruisers Forum and SailboatOwners searches found nothing.
Where did this information come from?
- Latex Poly construction, height, firmness, warranty wording
- V-berth styles, Queen/King V-berth threshold, order form sizes
- warranty terms
Checked 2026-10-18. Specs and terms can change.



