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slim
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Initially Posted - 04/16/2016 : 14:51:51

Doing some backing plate work, had to cut access for upper rudder gudgeon and will cover with? later so access is easier next time.

Looking at the stanchions and wondering if there is some type of backing in place already or did catalina just bolt them on thru the deck and liner without any support? I would think that someone has done this before so if you would share with us it would be much appreciated.

Thanks Slim

1978 - C25 - standard rig - Fixed keel #1040

islander
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Response Posted - 04/16/2016 : 17:45:52

The stanchions that hold the lifelines have washers and nuts, No backing plates at least on my boat. The hole you cut for the upper gudgeon is normally covered with a round inspection plate.

Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound

Dave5041
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Response Posted - 04/16/2016 : 18:19:11

The washers distribute the load enough to bend the stanchions and break the bolts without damaging the deck or even the interior gelcoat under them. Somebody I know really well might have tested this by catching a stanchion on a dock while getting underway.

Dave B. aboard Pearl
1982 TR/SK/Trad. #3399
Lake Erie/Florida Panhandle

Bladeswell
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Response Posted - 04/16/2016 : 20:22:42

Hi Slim,

If you really want backing plates, CD sells them. But I think they could cause more deck or liner damage if stressed enough. I think I would rather replace bent bolts or a bent staunchion. Just my opinion.

Bladeswell

C25 TR FK Hull #973 1979 L-Dinette. So.Cal.

glivs
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Response Posted - 04/20/2016 : 04:01:59

Slim...a charter member of this forum, Leon Sisson, posted some great info regarding backing plates for various purposes on our boats. We haven't heard from him in some time but a quick search in the archives under his name would be worth your time.

Gerry & Leslie; Malletts Bay, VT
"Great Escape" 1989 C-25 SR/WK #5972

slim
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Response Posted - 04/20/2016 : 16:54:11

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Originally posted by glivs

Slim...a charter member of this forum, Leon Sisson, posted some great info regarding backing plates for various purposes on our boats. We haven't heard from him in some time but a quick search in the archives under his name would be worth your time.

Gerry & Leslie

Thank you for directing me to Leon Sisson�s posts on backing plates they are great. I agree with someone who said if you want to really let people know that you are doing it right just say you are doing it leons way. I checked and see no posts after 2010 from him so am thinking leon may be gone now but after reading his comments I for one am glad he was here with us and is still sharing his wisdom.

Slim