If you are on the fence about using solid surface material in your boat construction or upgrade or are new to the subject, it may be worth considering the various advantages it offers.

Although it is often thought of as more of a residential home material, DuPont Corian and LG HI-MACS are great in boat applications too. Read More

Lightweight: First and foremost, it’s worth noting that compared to traditional countertop materials like granite and quartz countertops, Corian and HI-MACS are incredibly lightweight. This makes them easy to work with and cut, but also means they won’t add too much extra weight to your vessel. This means they are perfect for not just yachts and boats, but also RVs too.

Non-Porous: Something that is a priority when investing in materials and solutions within a boat and the marine setting is that it is non-porous. That is exactly what the Dorian and Hi-MAC materials offer.

This means that when water does get on those surfaces, and when used on a boat this is inevitable, the water will not lay flat or penetrate the material. Instead, it will bead up and can then just be absorbed and wiped away. This makes it a low-maintenance marine material.

Durable and UV-Stabilized: Another huge advantage Corian and HI-MAC solid surface counters offer is they are incredibly durable. Even if it doesn’t cost you too much money to upgrade or build the countertops in your vessel. These heat resistance materials are designed to last a long time and survive in even the harshest marine environments.

They are also UV-stabilized, meaning a stabilizer has been added to the resin to protect against degradation caused by UV light over a long period. This high heat-resistant stabilizer essentially screens out or absorbs the UV radiation and stops it from damaging the more sensitive and delicate parts of the solid surface material.

Visually Appealing: Although not the primary concern, you will want to enjoy using your new vessel or upgraded vessel, so it still matters what everything inside and out looks like. Fortunately, wherever you plan to use a solid surface countertop on your boat, you won’t be disappointed.

At Boat Outfitters, we have a wide variety of different patterns to choose from, each of which replicates the aesthetics of traditional decorative surfaces material. Keep in mind we are always adding new color and pattern options! Read More

Solid: Available in various vibrant colors such as Glacier White, Bisque, Bone, Cameo White, Deep Nocturne, Designer White, Silver Gray, Vanilla, and Whipped Cream.

Sand: Available in Serene Sage, Platinum, Deep Night Sky, Rain Cloud, Canvas, Doeskin, Dove, Hazelnut, Matterhorn, Silt, Silverite, and Whisper.

Small Particulate: Available in Silver Birch, Serene Sage, Antarctica, Deep Night Sky, Rain Cloud, Abalone, Arctic Ice, Canvas, Concrete, Dove, Hazelnut, Juniper, Matterhorn, Raffia, Rice Paper, Saffron, Silt, Silverite, Whisper, White Jasmine, and Witch Hazel.

Medium Particulate: Available in Silver Birch, Lava Rock, Platinum, Arrowroot, Antarctica, Sagebrush, Canvas, Clam Shell, Cocoa Brown, Concrete, Doeskin, Dove, Juniper, Rosemary, Sahara, Savannah, Sonora, and Witch Hazel.

Large Particulate: Available in Lava Rock, Platinum, Arrowroot, Sagebrush, Clam Shell, Cocoa Brown, Doeskin, Rosemary, Sahara, Savannah, and Sonora.

Marbling: Available in Arrowroot, Sagebrush, Rain Cloud, Hazelnut, Juniper, Rosemary, Saffron, Sandalwood, Sonora, and Witch Hazel.

Let’s look at some of the creative ways it could be used on your vessel. Read More

Countertops: The most obvious, but still worth repeating, the solid surface material is perfect for any solid surface countertops on your boat.

Kitchen Tables: Do you dream of having a traditional kitchen table in your boat, but don’t want the hassle, worry, or expense that comes with preparing a real wooden table? A table cut and constructed from high-quality solid surfaces is an amazing alternative. You will get that authentic look with all the advantages of Corian.

Boat Bathrooms: Similarly, if you fancy having a traditional bathroom with marbling or another hard surface finish, you could use solid surface sinks instead to give that same effect as a tranquil bathroom.

Rigging Stations: Despite its lightweight properties, it is hardwearing, making it perfect for rigging stations or tackle box tops where you are going to be working on your bait, lures, and fishing rigs.

Although mentioned as the same thing, HI-MACS and Corian are solid surface materials made by two different companies, LG, and DuPont. They have many sim ilar qualities but have different color and pattern options.

In general, yes, the solid surface material is cheaper than natural stone like quartz and granite natural materials.

It depends on how it is looked after, but it could in theory last as long as the lifetime of the boat.

Yes, it can be cut with standard woodworking tools. However, it requires property safety precautions, and we would recommend you leave the cutting to our experts.