Questions aboutworking with Starboard(tm)...

[RebelYell]

I am getting ready to patch over the hole that they cut for my original Aquasport switchpanel ( the old switches have corroded out ) and want to make a custom baseplate out of Starboard, then cut holes in the Starboard to mount my new switchpanel, 12V access, etc....

That being said, how easy is it to work with Starboard ? Does it "burn" and burr like regular plastics will with conventional woodworking blades/tools ? Any tips and how to's ? Can I use adhesives with Starboard ?

Thanks - 8)

[RickK]

I remade the swim platform on my 230 in starboard.  
It is softer than wood and it easy to work with.  I didn't have any burning problems.  It routed out nicely and when routing, I made the same mistakes using it that I would have in wood.    It sands and drills easily also. Drills too easily, like plastic - wants to run up the drill bit.
I was going to make a backrest in my 170 for the front seat and would need to glue some starboard together. That's when I found out that there is not an affordable solution to that. Nothing, except very high dollar stuff that you can't buy except in bulk and need special applicators, will stick to starboard.

[GoneFission]

Starboard works linda-like wood - it will turn and strip like plastic when putting a screw through...  

At the same time, it routs and cut like wood...  If you use it carefully, I am sure you will be happy with the outcome///

[John Jones]

Like they said, it's easy to work with.  I use a table saw to cut to size, router to shape and round edges, and even a little sandpaper on sharp corners.  It's softer than most wood but doesn't melt like plexiglass or other plastics.