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Wonder Board Gallery

You PMY readers are never satisfied. From the time you take delivery of your latest boat, you're thinking about just two things: the next one you're going to buy or ways to improve the one you just bought. We know you don't need advice on how to shop for a new boat—you're veterans at that—but if you're looking for a few projects to either do
  • By Capt. Richard Thiel
  • April 1, 2008
<p>This bait-prep station is a good candidate for StarBoard, since sealants and adhesives aren't required.</p>

This bait-prep station is a good candidate for StarBoard, since sealants and adhesives aren’t required.

A drink holder is a great first project, but you’ll nedd to eliminate a lot of sharp edges left from cutting.

Rod holders are easy to make and extremely durable.

Building a custom tackle drawer is a bit more complicated and time-consuming.

StarBoard makes a great swim platform or boarding step, as it’s essentially impervious to UV rays and salt.

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Capt. Richard Thiel

Raised in San Diego, Richard grew up on boats—admittedly, mostly sailboats. He actually didn't purchase his first powerboat, a 19-foot SeaCraft center console, until after he moved to Jupiter, Florida, in 1980. From the moment he launched Last Resort, he was hooked on powerboats, so much so that he decided to parlay his love of them and his experience as a diesel mechanic into a career as a freelance boating writer. Thiel went on to serve as Power & Motoryacht's editor-in-chief for 25 years and contributed to the magazine until his passing in 2016.

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