King starboard

[Bryan]

I am interested in replacing some teak with "King Starboard". Has anyone used this material? Success?Suggestions?Thanks,Bryan

 

[Jon Bastien]

I used it for floorboards...

I've used it for quite a few things aboard 2 different boats. It's very easy to work with, has roughly equivalent strength as teak, and requires no maintenance or upkeep. Perfect for areas that will get wet (bilge, lazarettes, etc). I even made floorboards out of the stuff for my H23 when the original teak-and-holly finished plywood rotted apart. Had no problems with it.--Jon BastienH25 'Adagio'

 

[Pete]

STARBOARD

is a marine grade plastic and can be used with any problems! This is the industry standard for marine use!

 

[Ed Schenck]

Also check plastic teak.

Does starboard come in a teak color? The link below, to Plasteak, illustrates plastic teak. It's made from recycled milk jugs. I recently ordered some for cabin trim. Only problem is color, it is not as dark as my varnished teak handrails. They also make the handrails but they are a bit pricey, $10-12. a foot.

 

[Jack]

PLasteak

I just saw a sistership to the one illustrated, it may have been the same one and I will tell you that it looked pretty good. I asked what it was because the finish felt strange but, unless you are a real purist, and you want a wood color contrast, this is a pretty nice alternative. It would be great for a cockpit grating unless it was too slippery.

 

[Garry @ S/V TASHTEGO]

Starboard

Just a note about some of the problems with starboard. First, it can't be glued without buying the special and very expensive glue they sell. Second, it is very (VERY) slippery. I have used it to make isolator plates for stainless fitting on mast and boom, for a grating in the anchor locker to keep the nylon rode out of the wet and for several other small projects. It's great stuff, strong and impervious to water.