2001 23V rebuild from the ground up

[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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[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]

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

[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.

[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.