Lightweight Marine Substrate Utility Sheet
35% Lighter in Weight than King StarBoard®
King StarLite® XL is an economical cellular (closed cell) utility sheet made from select high-grade King StarBoard® recycled polymer material. It is ideal for boat parts, as an upholstery substrate and in other behind-the-scenes applications where edges aren’t visible. King StarLite® XL is up to 35% lighter in weight than King StarBoard® and it offers the same quality textured surface on both sides. Available in Utility Black, Utility Gray and Utility White.
Popular Applications:
Cutting Boards, Deck Component and Equipment Mounts, Cockpit Covers, Tackle Centers, Recess Hatches and Bait Well Covers, Electronics Mountings, Doorstops and Thresholds.
General Applications:
- Environmentally stabilized to withstand tough
marine conditions. - Matte textured on both sides.
- Will not rot, swell or delaminate when exposed to
humidity or water. - Resists odor, even in wet environments.
- An excellent substrate for mounting instruments.
- Able to securely hold staples and screws.
- Available in large sheets up to 60” x 96” or 48” x 96”.
- Custom sheet sizes available.
- The perfect lightweight replacement for plywoods
or MDF. - Flexes without breaking, unlike plywood or PVC
foam products. - Easy to clean and never needs refinishing.
- Perfect for upholstered parts. Bends without breaking.
- Easy to fabricate using standard woodworking tools.
- Proven on thousands of boats and yachts.
- Experienced boat builders and boaters know the
King StarBoard® brand and trust it more than any other.
Sheet Size:(in/mm)
48″ x 96″ (1219mm x 2438mm) | 60″ x 96″ (1524mmx 2438mm)
Standard Gauge:(in)
1/4″ | 3/8″ | 1/2″ / | 3/4″
Approximate Weight:(lbs)
48″ x 96″
32 lbs | 45 lbs | 57.5 lbs | 86.5 lbs
60″ x 96″
40 lbs | 56 lbs | 72 lbs | 108 lbs
Standard Gauge:(mm)
6.4mm | 9.53mm |12.7mm 19mm
Approximate Weight: (kg)
48″ x 96″
14.5kg | 20.4kg | 26kg | 39kg
60″ x 96″
18kg | 25.4kg | 32.7kg | 49kg
Tolerance information: Gauges ± 5%, both width and length Plus Only at room temperature.
Custom sheet sizes and gauges available.
Chemical Resistance
| Properties | Units | ASTM | Nominal Values |
| Density | g/cc | D1505 | .96 |
| Tensile Strength @ Yield | psi | D638 | >3300 |
| Tensile Modulus |
psi | D638 | 165,000 |
| Elongation @ Yield | % | D638 | 9.6 |
| Flexural Modulus | psi | D790 | 130,000 |
| Flexural Stress @ 5% Strain | psi | D790 | 2,990 |
| Compressive Properties 10% Strain | psi | D695 | 2,910 |
| Durometer | Shore D | D2240 | 65 |
| Izod Impact Resistance |
ft.lbs./in.2 | D256 | 1.4 |
| Heat Deflection Temp. 66 psi | ºF | D648 | 188º |
| Screw and Nail Withdrawl | lbs | D1761 | 489 & 43 |
*All values are determined on specimens prepared according to ASTM. Nominal values should not be interpreted as specifications.
King StarLite® XL is made entirely from FDA and USDA approved materials.
King StarLite® XL meets ASTM D4976 PE235
King StarLite XL Physical Properties| King StarLite XL MSDS
Utility Black, Utility Gray,
(Utility White*)
