[Public-List] Backing Plates

[via Public-List]

I got a section of 1/4 inch thick aluminum and cut it to whatever size i needed. I used stainless washers as well. You could probably find scrap aluminum at a place that cuts the stuff. Cheap and strong.


Get Outlook for Android






On Sat, Jul 16, 2016 at 4:18 AM -0400, "Wes Gardner via Public-List" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:





I'll need to reexamine my cleats as I'm sure they're original, my primary winches have 7" diameter 1/4" alu plates under them.

Sent from my iPad

> On Jul 15, 2016, at 11:10 PM, Jonathan Bresler via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>
> The August 2016 issue of Practical Sailor has an article comparing backing
> plates made from a variety of different materials.  Worth a look.  There
> are a number of suitable choices.  Starboard is not one of them.  Regular
> fender washers are not up to the task either.
>
> I've got some work to do.  Guessing that i should start with the bow and
> stern cleats and the winches.
>
> Jonathan
>
>
> --
> Jonathan M Bresler
> S/V Constance Alberg 30 #262
> Annapolis/Eastport MD
> _______________________________________________
> These businesses support your Association:
> http://www.alberg30.org/store/A30supporters.html
> Please support them.
> _______________________________________________
> Public-List mailing list
> Public-List at lists.alberg30.org
> http://lists.alberg30.org/listinfo.cgi/public-list-alberg30.org
_______________________________________________
These businesses support your Association:
http://www.alberg30.org/store/A30supporters.html
Please support them.
_______________________________________________
Public-List mailing list
Public-List at lists.alberg30.org
http://lists.alberg30.org/listinfo.cgi/public-list-alberg30.org