In just a few hours, you can make accessories out of maintenance-free King StarBoard, a strong and durable UV-stabilized polymer. This material is easily cut, routed, shaped and drilled with standard woodworking tools. (See the WINTER `96 issue for complete step-by-step instructions for building with StarBoard.) Available in standard colors that match most gelcoats, it requires no painting. Following are instructions for making an outboard bracket, chopping board, tool rack, pulpit seat and boarding step. (Instructions to build a tool organizer, fishing rod racks, hatch board seat, folding jump seat and swim platform appear in the WINTER `96 issue.)
HANDY TOOL RACK
It seems that I can never find the correct tools when working on the boat or engine. An easy remedy to this is a tool rack. Gather all your must-have tools screwdrivers, adjustable pliers, vise grips, wrenches. Cut your rack of 19mm (3/4") King StarBoard (or hardwood), 25cm (10") long and 5cm (2") wide. Radius the corners and outside edges. Position your tools on the rack, mark the cutouts for the shafts and handles and drill it. Drill two 3/16" holes (if using #10 screws) and countersink. Use bolts if you have access to the back of the panel. Mount the rack in the engine room or on a nearby bulkhead.
It seems that I can never find the correct tools when working on the boat or engine. An easy remedy to this is a tool rack. Gather all your must-have tools screwdrivers, adjustable pliers, vise grips, wrenches. Cut your rack of 19mm (3/4") King StarBoard (or hardwood), 25cm (10") long and 5cm (2") wide. Radius the corners and outside edges. Position your tools on the rack, mark the cutouts for the shafts and handles and drill it. Drill two 3/16" holes (if using #10 screws) and countersink. Use bolts if you have access to the back of the panel. Mount the rack in the engine room or on a nearby bulkhead.
