2001 23V rebuild from the ground up

[SONIC]

I get it from my plastic supplier (piedmont plastics, tap plastics, etc) , it's recycled HDPE with texture. Feels just like starboard just not as expensive.
As for the heat a lot of the newer boats use it for their hatches and it seems fine, but it does get pliable when it gets really hot.

[rjh171]

Meant to ask on the HPDE, did you buy something like marine board (StarBoard) or just a generic HDPE sheet? I have seen a pretty wide range on pricing between the two options. Knowing most HDPE is just that, HDPE, and marketing gimmics to up pricing, I would expect a generic HDPE sheet should suffice. My only concern over the engine cover would be the heat coming out of the engine compartment possibly causing the plastic to warp/bend. I think over the storage compartments heat should not be so much an issue.

[rjh171]

Thank you for the feedback. Another project to add to the to-do list once my barn is up this fall!

[SONIC]

3/4" on the sides. I was a little worried it would flex but it doesn't.
I'd go 1" on the center section if using hdpe.

[rjh171]

What is the thickness on the HDPE? I have considered doing something similar on my 23v, and I would like to know for reference, especially when it is time to replace the upholstery.

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[duffymahoney]

Now someone needs to make and sell these!

[h2osk8er00]

Probably but who would buy it when it doesn't match the upholstery

LOL... I got a gut for that! Good point though!


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[SONIC]

Wow, this is on my list, you knocked it out of the park! I would think you could make and sell these.

Probably but who would buy it when it doesn't match the upholstery

[h2osk8er00]

Wow, this is on my list, you knocked it out of the park! I would think you could make and sell these.

I had already DMed him to get same.

[duffymahoney]

Wow, this is on my list, you knocked it out of the park! I would think you could make and sell these.

[SONIC]

I think we met each other today? Nice boat!

At the Boat Locker? Yup that was me!

[lee]

I think we met each other today? Nice boat!

[SONIC]

Got it mounted.

Went ahead and replaced the last wood in the boat today as well the side lockers were still factory and we're not holding screws well so I made new ones from hdpe and swapped over the upholstery.
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[KoolAid]

Way to go! That is slick!

[SONIC]

that thing is sweet SONIC. Did you put a curve in it from front to back or is it just flat, mine has a slight curve to it, how much does it weigh compared to the old one
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Mine are just straight. There may be a slight curve stock but the upholstery foam on the side pieces fills any imperfection.
it's a little lighter than the old one, which is waterlogged lol. I'm going to put a steel plate on the bottom of it (powder coated black) which will add a little more weight.
More weight more better for a surf boat!