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Nehalennia
06-16-2008, 06:59 AM
I'm looking for some thin black Starboard to use as a trim plate to install the new VHF. I wonder if Fisheries supply or Harbor Marine has any?
Does anyone else have experience? I'm looking between South Seattle and Marysville.
Go Aweigh2452
06-16-2008, 07:07 AM
I'm looking for the same for my next project... I saw the stuff at WM, but it was very very expensive. I'd rather find a less expensive route... if possible.
bradvo
06-16-2008, 07:35 AM
Try these guys if you are around the tacoma area, they also have a scrap bin that I have found material to use, they still charge for it but at a discount. They make some really neat Plastic stuff, even artsy fartsy stuff.

Kel Tech
3510 South Pine St.
Tacoma, WA , 98409
Toll Free Phone: 1 800 KELTECH
Website: www.keltechplastic.com
Business Activity: Manufacturer
voyager
06-16-2008, 07:37 AM
Tap plastics also carries a large selection, I bought some starboard from the Bellevue location a few months ago.
SomeSailor
06-16-2008, 08:43 AM
Laird Plastics has the best prices by quite a margin on all things plastic I've bought. I like TAP for shopping, but Laird kills them in pricing.

They sell remnants and drops as well.
Randygh
06-16-2008, 09:11 AM
What's Starboard?
Go Aweigh2452
06-16-2008, 09:12 AM
What's Starboard?

A type of plastic/vinyl kind of material great for use in all water conditions... you can work it like you would a hunk of wood
Nehalennia
06-16-2008, 09:18 AM
Laird Plastics has the best prices by quite a margin on all things plastic I've bought. I like TAP for shopping, but Laird kills them in pricing.

They sell remnants and drops as well.

We use Laird for work all the time for Polycarbonate that we use. I didn't even think about them. Thanks for the thought. I'm on my way there now.

Doug, I'll see what they have.
Go Aweigh2452
06-16-2008, 09:29 AM
I'm looking for a piece that is approximately 3" wide by about 2-3 ft long...
SomeSailor
06-16-2008, 09:50 AM
Stop in to Laird. They'll likely have drops that size.
Nehalennia
06-16-2008, 10:39 AM
I'm looking for a piece that is approximately 3" wide by about 2-3 ft long...

Doug, do you want it Black?
SomeSailor
06-16-2008, 10:44 AM
Stop in to Laird. They'll likely have drops that size.
Go Aweigh2452
06-16-2008, 10:45 AM
Doug, do you want it Black?

color is not important... white, black, blue... whatever... try to avoid pink at all costs... :lol:
Nehalennia
06-16-2008, 11:13 AM
Doug,
As I said on the phone. Done, 2 pieces of Black ABS, 23"+ x 13"+ rems. at Laird
$10.00ea. 1 for you, 1 for me.

There's a piece of white starboard down there for $24 that's about 20" x 40" or so if anyone else in on the prowl for it.
Pegasis
06-16-2008, 12:00 PM
What's Starboard?

Starboard is a UV stabilized high density plastic similar to sanalite cutting boards.

It's definitely not cheap stuff when it comes to price.
SomeSailor
06-16-2008, 12:17 PM
Doug,
As I said on the phone. Done, 2 pieces of Black ABS, 23"+ x 13"+ rems. at Laird
$10.00ea. 1 for you, 1 for me.

There's a piece of white starboard down there for $24 that's about 20" x 40" or so if anyone else in on the prowl for it.

They're good guys. Plenty of stock too.