Discover the essentials of choosing the right doors, hatches, and lids for your boat. Learn about features, durability, and installation tips from the experts.
Many boaters don’t realize just how many places on their boats aluminum and stainless come in close contact. Products like Ultra Teg-Gel helps prevent corrosion between dissimilar metals... so where should it be used?
Whether you need a sign to tell guests to take their shoes off before getting aboard or when happy hour starts, you’ll find you’ve got lots of choices. The best-known is King ColorCore, widely used in the marine industry.
What is the best countertop material for boats? In this video, our team explains why solid surfaces like Corian & LG Hi-Mac materials are the best choice for boat countertops compared to granite and laminate materials.
Looking to add or replace an access door on your boat? Our team discusses the differences between an aluminum framed access door and a King Starboard access door.
It’s hard to beat King StarBoard for durable components and boat customizations. However, as versatile as StarBoard is, there is a lot of confusion about when to use it versus other plastic materials.
There are many different king starboard color options. Listen to our team discuss the different starboard colors available and how to find the ideal color match.
If you are considering a DIY boat project, chances are you will face a critical question: What material is best for your project? This article states when to use Acrylic over Starboard.
Discover how Lonseal can be a great alternative to other decking materials such as EVA foam and faux teak. We discuss the pros and cons of using this material for different flooring applications.
Part of what makes King Starboard such a versatile material for fabrication is the fact that it is impervious to UV, moisture, & salt. Unlike gelcoated fiberglass, and other materials, Starboard will never fade, rot, corrode, or delaminate.
Are you considering Lexan or Plexiglass for a marine application? Listen to our team discuss the benefits of Acrylic vs. Polycarbonate for different marine projects.
Need to replace a deck or transom but don’t know what thickness of Coosa Board to use? Tune in for expert advice when using Coosa Board for your project from our team!
Are you looking for a material for your boat project that won't discolor in sunlight? Watch this video to learn why King Starboard might be the perfect solution.
There are many brands of marine foam decking in the market. You might assume, given the obvious similarities between not only the products themselves but even their names, that they’re all fundamentally the same stuff — But you’d be wrong.
It’s an all-too-common problem for DIY boat owners — removing or replacing an accessory or part leaves unused fastener holes or, worse yet, unneeded or oversized cutouts. Here are a few considerations to keep in mind when planning a project.
We get a common question for somebody looking to modify their boat. They want to add something where they have fiberglass in an area, and the first thing they need to do is make sure something's not behind it before they cut into it.
Working on a boat improvement project? We discuss the best plastic materials to use for your DIY project, including tips and tricks when working with King Starboard, Acrylic, and PVC plastic sheets.
Did you know that custom shower and pool benches can add luxury and convenience to your home?
Starboard is a unique and reliable material that is lightweight, waterproof, and incredibly durable. So why choose Starboard for your next custom shower or pool benches? Watch this video to find out!
Cored composite construction, in the simplest sense, is a sheet of some kind of coring material sandwiched between layers of fiber-reinforced plastic — usually fiberglass but sometimes carbon fiber or Kevlar.
Curious about the best material for a transom reinforcement? We discuss the pros and cons of using Starboard vs Coosa Board for transoms and kicker motor brackets.
At the end of the day, Starboard is a near-perfect replacement for teak and marine plywood in many applications. Here are the top 6 King Starboard “gotchas” — the quirks and challenges you should be aware of up front.
We’ve all faced it — the dreaded “holey moley” moment. It’s that moment that you stand over your boat with a drill in your hand, contemplating the damage you are about to intentionally inflict on your vessel.