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I recently acquired a 1986 Super Sport 17 and the wood has been replaced by previous owners. The hatch cover on the bow locker is currently a poorly varnished piece of plywood, and I'm thinking of replacing it with composite (apologies to purists). Is Star board the way to go or is there something better?
Thanks-
Sam

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While you could go with Starboard or other plastic material, why not have a new hatch made by Bob Latourelle, outside Haverhill.

Bob is a cabinetmaker who does well regarded replacement wood parts and interiors for classics.

Give him a call. (978) 837-8808

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Thanks for the lead. Perhaps I will give him a call. If I did want to use a composite, does anyone have a recommendation about what material to use and where to source it?

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I’d go with maybe glassing Coosa board. I’m not a huge Starboard fan but that’s probably what I’d use. Easy to work with using standard woodworking tools. I get it from Boat Outfitters. They’ll cut to order leaving you with less waste.

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Sam -

Ray Martin of www.MartinMarineDesign.com can fabricate you a hatch made of starboard with non skid on the upside surface.

The hatch is not on his website but his purpose built swim platform is.