[Public-List] Starboard plastic for lazarette lids

[Glenn Brooks via Public-List]

Hi Randy,  I was just reading up on Starboard.  Apparently there are screw inserts that you can drill and stick into the starboard that offer higher grip for screws.  If your screws start working anymore, maybe the inserts the resolve the cracking.  

Iam headed up to PT and Victoria this week, then latter down through the gulf islands and San Juan's into Anacortes.  Do you plan to be out there in the next week or two?  We could meet up somewhere along the way perhaps.

Regards
Glenn
Dolce 318

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> On Jul 8, 2014, at 1:24 PM, Randy Katz via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> 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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