Description
Our aluminum backer plates are recommended if you are going to install a downrigger or have thin walls on your boat. The added support from a backer plate is recommended for our 6", 12", 18", and 24" mounting tracks. Our longer tracks usually do not require a backer plate because they spread the strength out over the length of the track.
If you wish to use a backer plate with a piece of mounting track 36 inches or longer, we recommend that you use a 3-inch plate.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. How many backer plates/what size do I need?
A. If you are installing a 6", 12", 18", 24" or 36" track, you need to order just one backing plate in the corresponding size. If you are installing anything over 36" and wish to use a backing plate as well, you must order the 3" backing plate - (Part: #3-BP). The other size backing plates will not line up properly with the mounting holes on your tracks.
| Mounting Track | Backer Plates Needed |
|---|---|
| 6” (MT-6 or BMT-6) | One (1) 6" Plate (#6-BP) |
| 12” (MT-12 or BMT-12) | One (1) 12" Plate (#12-BP) |
| 18” (MT-18 or BMT-18) | One (1) 18" Plate (#18-BP) |
| 24” (MT-24 or BMT-24) | One (1) 24" Plate (#24-BP) |
| 36” (MT-36 or BMT-36) | One (1) 36" Plate (#36-BP) or Five (5) 3" plates (#3-BP) *recommended |
| 48” (MT-48 or BMT-48) | Five (5) 3" Plates (#3-BP) |
| 60” (MT-60 or BMT-60) | Seven (7) 3" Plates (#3-BP) |
| 72” (MT-72 or BMT-72) | Eight (8) 3" Plates (#3-BP) |
