[Carivera]

I am looking for recommendations for replacing the thin PVC board I have on my poling platform on my LT25. The PVC is far too flimsy for me. I've dealt with it for over a year, its time to change. I was thinking Coosa Board, but I don't need a full sheet. Anyone else have any ideas on what I should use and get the material in the Naples/ Immokalee area?

 

[jmrodandgun]

Fiberglass.

 

[DuckNut]

Plywood and drizzle sand in the wet paint.

 

[Capnredfish]

If you don’t want to make one out of glass. How about plexiglass with Seadek on it.

 

[texasag07]

Aluminum plate will also work and then put some sort of foam seadeck or similar pad on it.

 

[EsteroS]

Could use a large Poly Cutting board and cut to size - here's one for $18: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Crestwar...hguid=7eddeadc-fe7-16b42b50d4ae01&athena=true

Or locally, Marine Trading Post in North fort myers usually has scrap starboard

 

[bourbon]

I am finishing one made out of plywood, covered with fiberglass, and with some sand mixed in the final coat of epoxy. I am giving the epoxy a few more days to cure before painting. Definitely strong. A bit heavier than other options but it will be fine.

 

[IRLyRiser]

Starboard with a seadek pad.

 

[permitchaser]

Just get a Yeti and put some seafoam on it

 

[JPizzle]

Plastic Specialties here in Naples can router you a new one out of thicker starboard. They all kinds of stuff with starboard and acrylic.

I am looking for recommendations for replacing the thin PVC board I have on my poling platform on my LT25. The PVC is far too flimsy for me. I've dealt with it for over a year, its time to change. I was thinking Coosa Board, but I don't need a full sheet. Anyone else have any ideas on what I should use and get the material in the Naples/ Immokalee area?

 

[Carivera]

Aluminum plate will also work and then put some sort of foam seadeck or similar pad on it.

I actually found a piece of aluminum in the garage that is going to be big enough. Thinking of using it under the fiberglass piece that it came with and figure both of them and some 5200 should be sufficent.

 

[Capnredfish]

Go steal the appropriately sized street sign. Trim to fit if needed. Maybe a prefab countertop cut to fit from Home Depot. Just don’t forget to seal the edges. Actually they sell matching edges you heat with and apply.

 

[Backcountry 16]

Go steal the appropriately sized street sign. Trim to fit if needed. Maybe a prefab countertop cut to fit from Home Depot. Just don’t forget to seal the edges. Actually they sell matching edges you heat with and apply.

Pretty sure he's not doing that since he's a sherriff.

 

[Capnredfish]

Never intended for anyone to take it serious. However his 5200 fiberglass and aluminum sandwich rig job is a good match for my suggestion.

 

[BassFlats]

I made mine out of starboard and routed decorative

grooves in it for non-slip

 

[Carivera]

I came across a piece of acrylic or plexi being thrown away (about 5/8” thick) and cut it right down to size with the jig saw. So much more sturdy. It worked well the first time out, though I am sure it’ll be slick if it were to get wet. I just need to suck it up and buy some SeaDek to top it. Can’t beat free though.

 

[SKINNYDIPPIN’]

Go with hydroturf b stock. Way cheaper per sheet and really any blemishes are only noticeable by you.

 

[Smackdaddy53]

SBT sheet, $68 will cover that top 4 times