I receive some questions about the additions and modifications we made to create or make better use of the storage areas on the Laurie Ann. I used the plastic material called Starboard or Seaboard in 1/2" 3/8" and 1/4" thicknesses. I bought them in 4 by 8 sheets from a friend who uses them in his business. It is amazing at the markup that that marine stores put on these!
What I learned is because of the strength of this material, if I did this again, I would have used more 1/4" material and less 3/8" material. The 1/2" is great for making cleats for the shelves. This material is very easy to work with because all the wood working tools work equally well. However, this material cannot be glued. Literally, nothing really bonds to it and I have tried the whole spectrum of products. So, everything is fastened with stainless.
What I learned is because of the strength of this material, if I did this again, I would have used more 1/4" material and less 3/8" material. The 1/2" is great for making cleats for the shelves. This material is very easy to work with because all the wood working tools work equally well. However, this material cannot be glued. Literally, nothing really bonds to it and I have tried the whole spectrum of products. So, everything is fastened with stainless.