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Yea welcome to the site.
As far as purchasing starboard you can try looking for a local Industrial plastics distributor. The one near me carries starboard in all thicknesses. Thats where I get mine when I need it and the prices are much better than getting from a marine place. As far as your fish boxes go do they have drains that are not draining or are they solid on the bottom?
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EBay also has starboard for sale in diferrent sizes. Make sure you do your search clarifying 3/4 thickness and color.
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Also, keep in mind that fish boxes are intended for fish and ice, not water.
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3/4 Starboard is the way to go!! Here we have a place that also sells Seaboard, for restaurants and stuff, its the same stuff but cheaper!
I did my whole boat with the stuff walls, floor covers, and the forward bulkheads under the windshield. Another way is to go to your local DIY store, Lowes, Home Depot, ect. and get that new plastic decking lumber, and make the covers, another member here did that and they looked great! Here is some pic's from my boat The possibilities are endless! Cuddy tracks ![]() Gas tank covers and transom cover ![]() Bulk heads ![]() Tank covers ![]() Built in tackle box
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Rwilson2526
They are solid on the bottom. I will take some pics when I get home and post them soon. |
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Steve, I agree w/all here who recommend starboard or seaboard...a couple of tips for ya...WHITE only...I used light grey on my '74 and in the hot summer, you cannot stand on it barefooted...and this high density plastic EXPANDS in the summer when warm to hot...so leave some margin around the sides to compensate or you won't be able to open 'em up in summer...
It cuts easily w/a skill saw, chopsaw, jig saw and all, but doesn't leave a smooth edge w/a saw blade...if you're looking for a good finished edge, a router will do nicely...and no matter how you cut, have the shop vac handy!!...this stuff makes LOTS of shavings!!... Good luck w/it and post us up some pics as you go...we like 'um pictures...
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