Seaboard, King board, King Starboard for tackle centre fabrication.

[kiwimex]

Hi, I am looking at having a tackle centre fabricated for my new centre console boat, I have a leaning post with ample room underneath for an esky / tackle centre. I have seen one or two examples posted on international forums, and would like to know if any member out there has fabricated one themselves or had one built here in Australia, Im based in Brisbane and would appreciate any advice, images, and suppliers of Seaboard, King board and King Starboard.

Here are a couple of examples of what I am looking at doing.

[cormorant]

alloy may be a option to have fabricated watertight and painted. Stuffs access to the esky with it on top?

The boards are fine but expensive

[ScottB]

I've done a fair bit of work with starboard on my boat but I don't think that I would attempt something that intricate without a CNC router. It is very fiddly work as you have to cut everything slightly oversize and then trim with a router to get a finished edge.

I've had Cadco http://cadco.com.au/ quote me for some draws and they were quite reasonably priced, however I also had them quote on a small block that I needed for a project and it was ridiculously expensive, so try your luck with them.

I would also go to boat outfitters in the US http://www.boatoutfitters.com/marine...e-systems.html and just get a price on shipping to satisfy yourself. The shipping will no doubt be a killer, but they do make some REALLY nice stuff!

In terms of buying the Starboard, BLA are an agent, but you can only buy full sheets from them. Other than that, try some of the local plastics suppliers, there are variations of the product but just be aware that they vary in color and surface finish so it looks terrible if you are making a project with materials from different suppliers.

If you want any more advice feel free to ask.

Regards

Scott

[kiwimex]

Im not overly concerned about the esky as I have a built in cooler on the boat anyways! the image was just an example, I intend to have cupboards where the esky is shown.

[kiwimex]

Thanks for the info, I do have a cabinet maker to do all the fabrication, and he has all the appropriate equipment to complete the fabrication. Yes shipping on those items from the USA will be hefty to say the least.

Cheers

Steve

I've done a fair bit of work with starboard on my boat but I don't think that I would attempt something that intricate without a CNC router. It is very fiddly work as you have to cut everything slightly oversize and then trim with a router to get a finished edge.

I've had Cadco http://cadco.com.au/ quote me for some draws and they were quite reasonably priced, however I also had them quote on a small block that I needed for a project and it was ridiculously expensive, so try your luck with them.

I would also go to boat outfitters in the US http://www.boatoutfitters.com/marine...e-systems.html and just get a price on shipping to satisfy yourself. The shipping will no doubt be a killer, but they do make some REALLY nice stuff!

In terms of buying the Starboard, BLA are an agent, but you can only buy full sheets from them. Other than that, try some of the local plastics suppliers, there are variations of the product but just be aware that they vary in color and surface finish so it looks terrible if you are making a project with materials from different suppliers.

If you want any more advice feel free to ask.

Regards

Scott

[Shark Poker]

Good on you for looking into this!

Starboard, or competitive equivalents like Seaboard and Ocean board, are a very under-rated material for use on almost any type of boat.
Unlike aluminium, it does not vibrate, corrode or require paint or any other surface coatings.
Further, it will not crack, de-laminate, rot or swell like timber does.

Yes it is more expensive than plywood. (a plywood sheet 1.2m x 2.4m might be say $70, Starboard might be $300)
But there is no way you would need even half a sheet.

Normal woodworking tools (blades) are all that you need.
Small self tapping screws such as 6 guage x one" (24mm) countersunk, are what I often use to make an attachment.
A router trimmer with a rounding over 'bit' is all you need for a professional finish.
You can sand it to reduce its size as well.

Best of all, you can design your new product, and make a list of what size pieces are required so that these can be cut as rectangles for you.
I have not made sliding drawers with it, but have noticed that 12mm slides perfectly smoothly inside 16mm x 1.6mm C-channel (internal width 12.8mm). So that might be a tip that save you from having to purchase sliding drawer fittings.

I normally use 9.8/10mm or 12.7/12mm thick material.

Another feature of this product is that is just seems to belong to any boat that it is applied to. By that I mean an old runabout, prawn trawler or late model Riviera.
Pauly

[kiwimex]

Thanks for the information, Yes I am not really interested in any other product, cost isn't really a factor, Im just after all the obvious benefits this product offers.

Good on you for looking into this!

Starboard, or competitive equivalents like Seaboard and Ocean board, are a very under-rated material for use on almost any type of boat.
Unlike aluminium, it does not vibrate, corrode or require paint or any other surface coatings.
Further, it will not crack, de-laminate, rot or swell like timber does.

Yes it is more expensive than plywood. (a plywood sheet 1.2m x 2.4m might be say $70, Starboard might be $300)
But there is no way you would need even half a sheet.

Normal woodworking tools (blades) are all that you need.
Small self tapping screws such as 6 guage x one" (24mm) countersunk, are what I often use to make an attachment.
A router trimmer with a rounding over 'bit' is all you need for a professional finish.
You can sand it to reduce its size as well.

Best of all, you can design your new product, and make a list of what size pieces are required so that these can be cut as rectangles for you.
I have not made sliding drawers with it, but have noticed that 12mm slides perfectly smoothly inside 16mm x 1.6mm C-channel (internal width 12.8mm). So that might be a tip that save you from having to purchase sliding drawer fittings.

I normally use 9.8/10mm or 12.7/12mm thick material.

Another feature of this products is that is just seems to belong to any boat that it is applied to. By that I mean an old runabout, prawn trawler or late model Riviera.
Pauly

[Shark Poker]

Hey no worries, Kiwimex
Am often using this stuff at the workshop. Please feel welcome to cruise by and check it out, maybe take away some offcuts to play with.

[MACMATT]

Hi Kiwimex, http://cadco.com.au/ is a division of BLA who custom manufacture using Kingstarboard with there Cnc Router machine. You can also buy part sheets from them as well. Give them a call for a quote either way.

[Drew70]

Sunquest plastics at Warana on the Sunshine Coast sell seaboard.

[Shark Poker]

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This is an example of a custom fabrication.
The original request was to fabricate this in aluminium.
Then I did re-think making this in fibreglass composite....
But by utilising Starboard material, it all became easier.

And you can stand on it. Or jump on it. Go on....

Also, in the future it will be easier to replace the front panel if the sizes od the rods change and need a new storage set up.

[kiwimex]

Thanks for all the replies! I appreciate it.


Steve