{"product_id":"taco-metals-marine-lumber-12x27x1-2-black-polyethylene","title":"TACO Metals Marine Lumber 12x27x1\/2 Black Polyethylene","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThis is TACO Metals marine lumber, a 12 by 27 inch sheet of half-inch black polyethylene. It won't rot, swell, or splinter, so it's the go-to for backing plates, equipment mounts, and trim that lives out in the weather. You work it with regular woodworking tools. Cut it, drill it, rout it, and it stays put.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery boat ends up needing a piece of marine lumber somewhere. A backing plate behind a cleat. A mounting pad for a fishfinder bracket. A little shelf in a console that keeps getting splashed. This TACO Metals board is made for exactly that. It's a half-inch thick sheet of black polyethylene, 12 inches by 27 inches, and it simply doesn't care about water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood rots. Plywood delaminates. This stuff doesn't. Polyethylene won't absorb moisture, won't swell, and won't splinter, so a part you cut today looks the same a few seasons from now. The black color hides scuffs and holds up to sun exposure without fading fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest part? You work it like wood. Cut it on a table saw, drill it, rout a clean edge, and fasten it with regular screws. No special tools, no sealing, no painting. If you've done any boat carpentry, you already know how to use it. Keep a sheet in the shop and you'll reach for it more than you'd think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHalf-inch (1\/2 in) thickness gives you a rigid backing plate or mount that won't flex under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12 x 27 inch sheet covers most backing-plate and equipment-mount jobs with room to cut to size\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMarine-grade polyethylene won't rot, swell, or delaminate the way wood and plywood do\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack finish resists sun exposure and hides scuffs, so it stays looking clean in exposed spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCuts, drills, and routs with standard woodworking tools, no sealing or painting needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized TACO METALS reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is this marine lumber made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's solid polyethylene, a marine-grade plastic. That's why it won't rot, swell, or absorb water the way wood does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size is this board?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt measures 12 inches long by 27 inches wide, and it's a half-inch (1\/2 inch) thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I cut and drill it myself?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYep. You work it just like wood. Cut it on a table saw, drill it, and rout the edges with standard tools. Fasten it with regular screws, no sealing or painting required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat do people use it for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBacking plates behind cleats and hardware, mounting pads for electronics and brackets, console shelves, and trim pieces that sit out in the weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill the black color fade in the sun?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePolyethylene holds up well to sun exposure, and the black finish hides scuffs. 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