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redlite
04-02-2020, 05:10 PM
Does anyone have any recommendations for purchasing a sheet of 3/8-1/2 star board in the WESTPORT ma area?

Thanks

JohnR
04-03-2020, 07:17 AM
I used to run down to Defender in CT but it has been a while.

West Marine??

beamie
04-03-2020, 10:14 AM
I have heard in the past that some Home Depot’s has some thin starboard.
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BEETLE
04-03-2020, 11:07 AM
Agree with beamie. Homies has that stuff,, May not be exactly "starboard" but 1/2 & 3/8 inch 4x8 sheets of Azec type board.
I used it on a few jobs for trim, cheaper than buying separate precut pcs...

BEETLE
04-03-2020, 11:23 AM
Just did a quick search on HD site here it is.. PVC
It's smooth one side - woodgrain on other
Go to stores - you should see 3/8 & 1/2 also.
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Veranda HP
3/4 in. x 48 in. x 8 ft. White Reversible PVC Trim/Sheet
•Does not require paint for protection
•Naturally resists insects and mildew
•Doesn't splinter, rot, delaminate or swell
$ 110 .00

redlite
04-03-2020, 03:16 PM
Thanks guys. But is the PVC stuff we use for exterior trim suitable for building storage boxes on a boat?
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JB123
04-03-2020, 03:58 PM
https://www.mcmaster.com/starboard-sheets

Guppy
04-03-2020, 04:14 PM
Mike, they stock it here, not sure what thickness,,,
https://premiumply.com/plywood/marine/

I’m beginning to think PVC is a better choice for marine work... starboard is screw only, there really isn’t any reliable glue process that I’ve seen,,, PVC will cement and machines as easy if not more so...

The tough part is paying for this stuff.... ;). IMO

Rmarsh
04-03-2020, 06:15 PM
Glue joints with pvc are incredibly stong.....and water proof....actually fuses pieces together.
i have built dozens of exterior projects with it... signs ..lampposts.
Holds paint incredibly well or just leave unpainted.
Got some free samples lying around if you want to try it out.
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Nebe
04-03-2020, 06:44 PM
Jamestown distributors has it in Bristol
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BEETLE
04-04-2020, 04:51 AM
And the HD pvc sheet appears to be half the price of starboard !!
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BEETLE
04-04-2020, 05:05 AM
FYI, Got this off the Lowes website... they didn't show 1/2" 4x8 sheets on website

Royal Building Products (Actual: 0.375-in x 48-in x 8-ft) Common Board PVC Board
Item # 677203
$79.98
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fish4striper
04-04-2020, 07:50 AM
I've found the cheapest place to buy small pieces is off ebay if you can wait a bit. Big venders of it sell off the cutoffs there.