plastic panel/sheet

[jobu]

I am looking for a good solid surface material 3/16"-1/4" that comes in 2'x3' sheets for covering my dash. It has a thousand screw holes and chips and I want to put in new guages and switches. I also want to make a new top hatch and maybe door to my cuddy. I have the original plexy setup and it's not very practical. For this I would like something with some structural integrity in the 3/4"- 1" range. I have a cutting board that I made into a drink/stuff holder and it is excellant. Something like Corian but not as dense or brittle.
Any suggestion links would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Joe

[htillman]

I used Seaboard (maybe Cboard) by US Plastics. It is made for marine use/grade and is sold in various thicknesses. Starboard is very similar, both good products. I purchased a 4'x8' sheet 3/4" for my project.

[jobu]

Thanks et23, Can you get it in thinner sheets too?
How resilient is it to scraches and stains?
How much did a 3/4" sheet set you back?
Is it strong for say using to span a 24" hatch? (my boat is at my parents house and covered right now, I wish I could go take some photos) I was thinking about making a three panel hinged section (versus the 2 section that's there now) and recessing smaller pcs. of plexi into it.
I will go check their site out.
Thanks,
Joe

[htillman]

It comes different thickness. It has a finish texture just like poly cutting boards. It would make a good hatch butI would add stiffeners if the hatches were large. I am using it to make trim, rod holders, cutting boards for coolers, hatch covers for v-berth, etc. Kind of expensive but cheaper than teak.

[jobu]

Thanks again, I think I found it. US PLASTICS was a tough site to navigate...more for an industrial customer. I did find Seaboard...prices were better than I thought. How does the color look against you gelcoat. I think this is the one.

http://www.modernplastics.com/seaboa...et-p-1026.html

Thanks again...I will hopefully get some pictures out soon,
Joe

[htillman]

The white color is going to be fine with my paint. I am really happy with the color and the product. My tackle boxes have some of the same material on them.