Starboard Question

TunaHead · #1 04-19-2007, 01:13 PM

I'm thinking of covering over the empty rod box holes in my V with starboard. I've never actually seen or handled the material. Can it be painted?

boatnluvr · #2 04-19-2007, 01:41 PM

Handles like wood, but because of it's chemical resistance, it cannot be painted. It is uniform color all the way through.

Stinky_Hooker · #3 04-19-2007, 02:49 PM

+1

TunaHead · #4 04-19-2007, 03:18 PM

Thanks guys.

macojoe · #5 04-19-2007, 03:19 PM

Like said, it cuts with any wood cutting tools! It will never rot and is nice and strong!

Starboard comes in a couple of different colors, most should be what you need.

Then there is Seaboard, same as Starboard but made for the food industry, Comes in a host of colors and is usually cheaper then Starboard, if you can find it in your area??

Comes in sizes 1/4 to 2" in size, full sheets are 54" X 96"

No it can't be painted, Nor can it be glued, has to be put toghter with hardware.

For your rod boxes if you looking to make covers and not need much more then that, I ould go with 1/4, but if you want to mount anything to them, I would go 1/2" But this stuff is tuff!! Even 1/4 won't break!

I have replaced all the wood in my boat, bulkheads, dash, tank covers, walls, all with Seaboard!

boatnluvr · #6 04-19-2007, 04:19 PM

MJ:

Where did you buy the seaboard? I need to replace my bifold cuddy door. The screws all snapped off inside the plexi and I can think of no way to extract them.

Thanks

reelapeelin · #7 04-19-2007, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by boatnluvr

MJ:

Where did you buy the seaboard? I need to replace my bifold cuddy door. The screws all snapped off inside the plexi and I can think of no way to extract them.

Thanks

If there's a good plastics supplier near you , check w/ them...if not West, Overtons, Boaters World, Cabelas all have it...

macojoe · #8 04-19-2007, 05:08 PM

Boat I got in Boston, Bought 2 hole sheets!

Here is there web site, but prices have not been updated!

http://www.jfreeman.com/cpg_seaboard.html

parishht · #9 04-19-2007, 06:50 PM

There are always postings on ebay with some of starboard or seabord for sale.

phester · #10 04-19-2007, 07:05 PM

I heard, second hand, that it can be joined w/ a construction adhesive such as "PL" or "liquid nails", if it is doable, I think you would have to use the one that is suitable for plastics, abs, fiberglass. I have used it when installing fiberglass tub or shower inserts/ surrounds.....couldn't say for sure about the starboard