Tough and weatherable plastic for marine decks & cabinetry, boat components, outdoor applications, and more.
HDPE Marine Board is designed to withstand marine environments and similar applications. Salt water- and UV-resistant marine board is extremely durable and can withstand the rigorous conditions boat components and marina walkways are subjected to without degrading or rotting.
Properties
Acid, odor, and mildew resistant
UV-stabilized, excellent weatherability
Durable and abrasion resistant
Great chemical resistance
Low maintenance
Applications
Marine decks & cabinetry
Components for boats/ships
Furniture hatches
Trim and components
Cover rails
Marina walkways
Industries
Marine
Ship/Boat
Marine Board Overview
What is marine board?
Marine board is a type of High-Density Polyethylene (also known as HDPE) specifically formulated for harsh marine environments and other outdoor applications. Marine board is resistant to salt water, UV exposure, and a wide range of chemicals. Marine board is a superior alternative to wood because it does not rot, swell, splinter, crack, delaminate, or absorb water.
HDPE marine board is a lightweight, tough thermoplastic, designed to excel in the most challenging marine environments. With a self-lubricating formula, high sliding resistance, and excellent long-term durability, HDPE marine board is ideal for replacing many ship and boat components regularly exposed to harsh outdoor environments. HDPE marine board is resistant to a wide variety of chemicals including salt water.
What is marine board used for?
Marine board HDPE is used to replace wood in ship and boat components from walkways, hatches, cabinetry, countertops and other areas regularly exposed to harsh marine environments. Marine board has a unique, decorative, textured surface that does not show wear, dirt, or scratches.
Is marine board waterproof?
Marine board is waterproof and and has excellent resistance to chemicals, salt water, odor, mildew, alcohol, acid, and UV exposure. Marine board is virtually maintenance free and will not splinter, crack, rot, swell, or absorb water unlike other alternative materials.
General Properties1 of Marine Board
Property
Unit
Value
Density
lbs./ft.3
58.1-60.2
Water Absorption @ 24 hrs.
%
0.03
Hardness
Shore D
55-70
Coefficient of Friction
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0.29
Modulus of Elasticity
ksi
150
Elongation @ Yield
N/mm2
900
Auto-Ignition Temperature
°F
790
Specific Heat @73°F
kJ/kg K
2.25
1The values listed are typical and are meant only as a guide to aid in design. Field testing is always recommended to determine exact values for each application.