So this is how it is...

Everythin Bigshrimpin says ... plus

Starboard is not a structural material ( I know the hatch ain't structural).

Starboard expands and contracts a lot with changes in temperature.

Just a couple of things to keep in mind. Starboard is great stuff ... just don't get carried away with trying to use it for everything. Don't want to see any starboard stringers or transoms. :o