What is it called?

[blueskyracer]

My support for my C Mod pipe broke and two people asked if I had tried this thick black plastic that would hold up to the vibrations and heat and it had a name but I can't remember what they called it. Can anyone help with the name?? They said you can cut it with a jig saw.

My wood support ring just could not hold up to the ocean racing course we had this weekend

[Dan M]

Mike,

There are many plastics that can do the job. Delrin and Nylon are 2 of the better engineering grade materials that will hold up to the vibration. Delrin is a little easier to machine and can be cut easily with a jig saw. Nylon is a little gummier to machine, but still doable with hand tools. There is a guy on ebay that has odds and ends for sale at reasonable prices. he goes by surplusdealdude.

http://stores.ebay.com/The-Great-Ind...id=p4340.l2563

Hope this helps,

Dan

[Fast Jack]

King Starboard brand

Starboard is a Polymer material . works just like wood. Most Marine suppliers can get i in small or full sheets in black or white.

[machinedcomp]

Pipe Ring Material

Mike,

I would use either UHMW or Acetal. UHMW is cheaper than Acetal (more commonly known as Delrin) Acetal is a little harder and holds threads better. Try www.onlinemetals.com for a piece pre cut and shipped to your door.

[Steve77t]

I agree with Lee!

Mike,

I would use either UHMW or Acetal. UHMW is cheaper than Acetal (more commonly known as Delrin) Acetal is a little harder and holds threads better. Try www.onlinemetals.com for a piece pre cut and shipped to your door.

125's teach what will work and what won't. Acetal is harder as Lee said but will also crack with vibrations, I found that UHMW is best for this and mine has lasted 10 plus years with a rattle trap like a 125. Steve

[blueskyracer]

Thanks everyone, I will give it a try. Last weekend I am sure being on my tail a lot took its toll. Up till then the wood worked but I don't want to have to carry a dozen of them as spares.

[Bill Huson]

Isn't UHMW the stuff they make cutting boards out of? Us small boat builders (sail) use the crap out of cutting boards available at any Wal Mart for a variety of purposes.

And if you want to try Starboard I have a 8 3/4" X 30" piece of 1/2" Starboard. Let me know and it's in the mail - be nice if I could cut it in half (15" pieces). Me pay postage, you send me a few Hydroracer.net stickers!

[thetrailergod]

I use uhmw for a spacer plate between my 44 merc and the down housing, works really well. have had it between it now for 4 years , no problems with it and lots cheeper than alum,

[blueskyracer]

Bill what is starboard? I tried Googling it and got no where except some kind of surfboards I did already order some UHMW