Why King StarBoard® Dominates in Harsh Marine Environments

Marine applications, from boat components to outdoor furniture, require high-performance materials that last through every season. 

That’s why the top boat builders and fabricators around the world turn to King StarBoard®, a trusted brand for over 30 years.

King StarBoard® is the original marine-grade high-density polyethylene (HDPE) sheet. Its quality is achieved through a proprietary process called K-Stran™, the most advanced manufacturing process, which delivers:

  • Rigorous development testing
  • Premium materials
  • Tight tolerances
  • Superior flatness
  • Thorough inspection
  • Careful shipping
  • Training and hiring the best workforce in the industry
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King StarBoard® is environmentally stabilized to withstand the harshest outdoor conditions. 

Unlike wood, teak, laminate, and MDF materials, King StarBoard®:

  • Will not rust, delaminate, or rot when exposed to UV, humidity, or water
  • Never needs painting or refinishing
  • Works like wood and is easy to fabricate with common woodworking tools and techniques
  • Is easy to clean and maintain

King StarBoard® comes in a matte finish on both sides of the sheet.

Standard Sheet Sizes: 

  • 48” x 96” (1-1/2” gauge in all standard colors, or 1/4″ up to 1″ gauges available in black or white)
  • 54” x 96” (All standard colors available. All standard gauges through 1″)

Available in eight standard colors to match or accent any gelcoat: 

Black, Charcoal Gray, Dolphin Gray, Light Gray, Sanshade, Seafoam, Arctic White, and White/White

Custom sheet sizes, gauges, and colors available.

King StarBoard® can be enhanced with optional upgrades.

  • King StarBoard® is upgradable to King MicroShield® with an advanced antimicrobial technology for protecting the product surface against stain and odor-causing bacteria, algae, and fungi.*
  • King StarBoard® is upgradable with King FlameShield, for ASTM E-84 Class A Flame Compliance and CAN/ULC-S102 for Canadian Compliance.

Disclaimer: King MicroShield® may affect color. King FlameShield may affect the finish and color.

*For bacteriostatic, fungistatic, & algistatic properties. This product is exempt from registration under 40 CFR 152.25(a). King MicroShield® effectiveness verified by ISO and ASTM standards. This product does not protect users or others from disease-causing bacteria. Always clean this product thoroughly after use.

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King StarBoard® has been proven on thousands of boat and yacht brands worldwide. Experienced boat builders trust it for consistent quality, durability, and long-term performance in demanding marine environments.

Learn more about the King StarBoard® Family of Products’ applications, features, and benefits.

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