MT 44 Doors
Howdy, I've worked with starboard a lot and it's HEAVY compared to wood. Add to that, the color can't be changed to match your vessel, fastenings don't hold very well so you'll have to thru-bolt all your hardware, and sealants for your windows won't stick to it either. You could use butyl tape for the sealant but I don't see overcoming the other shortcomings. It's hard to beat good 'ol wood for this application. The fiberglass suggestion is the best alternative. They could actually be lighter than a wood door. You will have to insert some wood into the sandwich where your hardware will be mounted, or maybe some aluminum plate. Sounds like a good project. I had a 44 MT for a number of years (lived aboard) and redid my doors every couple of years to keep them looking good. Good luck, Ben