Source for backing plates?

[ChrisS]

Hello All--

I'm going to rebed all stanchions, and the pullpit and pushpit, before the rains hit, and I am wondering if anyone has a good source for backing plates. Rigrite sells both aluminium and stainless blanks. Does anyone have another recommendation on where to find backing plates? And do 1970s Ericsons use a "standard" plate, or must I drill out blanks?

I know I could cut out my own plates from Starboard, but I am looking for a lower profile look.

 

[Loren Beach]

http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/showthread.php?t=3371&referrerid=28

Mentioned in this thread, and others...
is the commercial product called "FR4/G10" which is fiberglass cloth and epoxy resin layed up in many thicknesses, your choice. You can source it from plastics suppliers like TAP or online at MaMasterCarr.
I was using something like 3/8" which is overkill for this, but comforting!
That, plus the factory ss backing plates.
Another photo of the underside of part of our deck at this link:
http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/showthread.php?t=3509&highlight=stanchion+upgrade
See photo in reply #3.

The epoxy plate is set in a layer of epoxy mush, and you will need a prop or two to hold it tightly in place while the epoxy kicks. Working overhead, under the sidedeck, is SO much fun!


Loren

 

[gareth harris]

Alternatively, any machine shop will easily be able to make up a new backing plate out of stainless steel.

If you will likely have landlubbers on board who try to pull the boat around/tie off/completely abuse the stanchions, you may want to do a more thorough backing than just the low profile - sandwich something soft, like 3/8" plywood, between the deck and hard backing, to absorb the shock load. Otherwise a hard material such as stainless steel or one of Lorens suggestions will be fine.

Gareth
Freyja E35 #241 1972