In the ship life,while space is limited,have a comfort bed also important.Captain bed as one of the piece of marine furniture,not only possess the comfort of traditional bed,but also suitable for the special environment-shipboard use.Whether it is a long distance voyage,or a short voyage,choosing a suitable bed will impact the sleeping quality,overall life experience to crew directly.
What is Captain Bed?
Captain bed is a mainly made of plywood single bed,usually use at ship,yacht or other narrow spaces.This marine bed often adopt a compact and sturdy design,so that it can provide a comfortable rest area,at the limited ship space.Typically have storage space such as drawers under the bed(like SYB-040),or other clever designs,which can better to use the limited space.Consider different need of marine bed,our this platform bed didn’t have storage space,but you can place some extra storage furniture to bed bottom.
The Advantages of Captain Bed
1.Save Space.Inside the ship,the space are very limited,while the compact design of this single captain bed can save space effectively,avoid unnecessary occupation.Its single person design is very suitable for narrow ship cabin,provide adequate sleeping space, and at the same time,avoid making the space appear crowded.
2.Comfort and Support.Although the design is simple,but this captain bed usually use high quality plywood and laminate,ensure the stability and support of bed. The design of wood bed frame provide solid support to mattress,help a better sleeping quality,reduce the possible fatigue of crew members during the navigation.
3.Durability.”Marine grade” plywood is a very durability material,especially after moisture-proof and anti-corrosion treatment,captain bed can bear the factors like moist and high salt air,at the marine environment,and not easily damaged,has a long service life.
4.Natural Beauty.As a wooden bed,captain bed can add the natural beauty feeling to ship cabin bedroom,with traditional wood style,not only simple but also elegant,improve the comfort and visual effect inside the ship.
More Feature of Captain Bed
This single bed use “marine grade” plywood as base and Formica laminate as the surface.Both of them have IMO certification,which is important for marine furniture.And the thickness of the wooden panel usually is 18mm.
The edge banding is PVC,which has good moisture resistance and corrosion resistance,its very useful for sea environment.The color of PVC is the same as laminate,making the entire bed look very coordinated.
How to Choose a Suitable Captain Bed?
When choosing a captain bed,can refer to the following points.
Select Material
Ensure the wood has undergone moisture-proof and anti-corrosion treatment,so that it can stay durability at the humid environment of ship.
Size Matching
Measure the dimension of cabin space,ensure the size of platform bed meets the actual need.
Design Style
Picking the captains bed that matches the overall decor style of the ship.Such as select a simple wooden bed frame,increase the overall beauty of ship.
Functionality
Check if equip with extra storage space,or if support extra accessory(like mattress,frame and bed linen).
Customizable
- Size:We can make one according to client’s dimension,so that it can suit your room size well.
- Material:Our bed not only can made of “marine grade” plywood,but also can made of galvanized steel and aluminum honeycomb,ect.You can choose other material instead of plywood.
- Color:While color of this wood platform bed is wooden grain,you can choose others from our RAL color.
- Design:We can design one with storage space like drawers to you,or if you have other ideas,we also can make for you if it is practically feasible.
Maintenance
In order to extend the service life of captain bed,crews can do a regular maintenance.
Cleaning and Wiping
Clean the surface of wooden regularly,avoid dust and sea salt get together.
Checking Wood
Checking the structure of wooden bed frame if stability at regular intervals,especially whether the connecting parts are firm.
Moisture Proof Treatment
Ensure the air circulation around the bed frame,avoid wood deformation caused by moisture accumulation.
Concluding Remarks
Whether a long distance voyage,or a short voyage,captain bed can provide a comfortable and practical sleeping environment.It combine the natural beauty,durable and the special needs of ship life,becoming the first choice of many bed for ships.If you are choosing a marine bed,captain bed is a good choice for you.
