[Rhodes22-list] Starboard Verses UMHWHE

[ed kroposki]

	Here is a question for the sailing board for inquirers and source of
all boat knowledge.  What is the difference between Starboard and UMHWHE?
Is Starboard a trade name for a type of HDPE.  Will UHMWPE and HDPE do
equally well for structural support on a boat?
	Where can one get a piece of either UMHWHE or Starboard 4"x12"x2"?
I know starboard can be had in 1" thickness, but I only need 4"x12".
According to West Marine, starboard can be glued together.  According to
Rummy (From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org on behalf of
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MJM,
UHMWPE cannot be epoxied; it simply doesn't stick to the stuff. It can be 
drilled and screwed and I would try something like liquid nails, it might
stick to it.
Rummy), I cannot glue UHMWPE.  However, according to one manufacturer's web
site it can be welded?  How do you weld UHMWPE?

How is this for the question of the day?

Ed K
Greenville, SC, USA
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MJM,
UHMWPE cannot be epoxied, it simply doesn't stick to the stuff. It can be 
drilled and screwed and I would try something like liquid nails, it might stick 
to it.

Rummy
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