Stanchion Backing plates

[Jim Morris]

We recently bought a 1976 C 27. We want to put backing plates under the stanchions when we rebed them.But the liner is in the way for a complete plate. Will it do any good to put a backing plate on only the outboard two bolts? Any sugestions? Thanks.

 

[Peter]

a couple of ideas

First you could check out the link below. It's a great site of an indepth recommissioning of a c27. The backing plate technique that she uses is sturdy, but a little too aggressive for my taste. On my c27 a previous owner had teak blocks that were routed to fit the contour on the edge of the liner. It helps to spread the load over a larger area of the liner. The blocks are only about 1" by 1" by 4" or so.

 

[don]

backing plates

we have been using fender washers as backing plates where there isn't enough room for something larger- on winches and stanchions

 

[Jim Morris]

Thanks

Thank you for the info. I'm using some fender washers, But on the stanchions I'm going to have to cut the liner. Appreciate the help