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Composite materials?
Sam Benson	#1  Posted on 09/28/21 - 12:56 PM
Member Posts: 2 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/28/21	I recently acquired a 1986 Super Sport 17 and the wood has been replaced by previous owners. The hatch cover on the bow locker is currently a poorly varnished piece of plywood, and I'm thinking of replacing it with composite (apologies to purists). Is Star board the way to go or is there something better? Thanks- Sam
Phil T	#2  Posted on 09/28/21 - 1:41 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 6994 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	While you could go with Starboard or other plastic material, why not have a new hatch made by Bob Latourelle, outside Haverhill. Bob is a cabinetmaker who does well regarded replacement wood parts and interiors for classics. Give him a call. (978) 837-8808 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
Sam Benson	#3  Posted on 09/29/21 - 6:40 AM
Member Posts: 2 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/28/21	Thanks for the lead. Perhaps I will give him a call. If I did want to use a composite, does anyone have a recommendation about what material to use and where to source it?
mcamuso	#4  Posted on 10/03/21 - 7:00 PM
Member Posts: 10 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/15/21	I’d go with maybe glassing Coosa board. I’m not a huge Starboard fan but that’s probably what I’d use. Easy to work with using standard woodworking tools. I get it from Boat Outfitters. They’ll cut to order leaving you with less waste.
Phil T	#5  Posted on 10/04/21 - 5:12 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 6994 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Sam - Ray Martin of www.MartinMarineDesign.com can fabricate you a hatch made of starboard with non skid on the upside surface. The hatch is not on his website but his purpose built swim platform is. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT