[Public-List] Starboard plastic for lazarette lids

[Randy Katz via Public-List]

Greetings, All,

Yes, I replaced my two cockpit lazarette hatches with 1/2" gray Starboard
several years ago. The wood maintenance was a a bit of a pain whereas there
is none with Starboard. (At the same time, I also appreciate those who
prefer the look of wood. The neutral gray, though, offers a nice
contrasting color in itself which I like.)  I also wondered about flexing,
but that has not been an issue; there's been a very slight bit of warping
which isn't a problem apart from causing buzzing sometimes when the
engine's at certain rpms.

The lids are not particularly heavy.

The only problem I've noticed is that in a couple of places where I screwed
SS screws into the outboard edge (off the piano hinge) some small splits
have developed.  Again this isn't a problem, but may result in loosening at
some point. There are, however, several screws on each lid, and they're
holding tightly.

Starboard's not particularly inexpensive, and it may take a bit of shopping
around to find a part of a 4 x 8 sheet that is all required for this
project. The material is easy to cut with a circular and or jig saw.

Hope this helps.

Best Regards,

Randy Katz
#249
Bellingham, Seattle



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Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2014 07:40:01 -0700
From: Glenn Brooks via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
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Subject: [Public-List] Using Starboard for cockpit locker hatches
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I am thinking of replacing my original cockpit locker hatches with new
hatches.  So considering alternative materials.

Has anybody made hatches from King Starboard?  Any pros or cons?  Iam a
little dubious about using this material, but curious if anyone has done
this and is happy with the outcome.

Thanks
Glenn B
dolce 318

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