What material for backing plates for cleats?
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What material for backing plates for cleats?
My parents just bought a Formula f-180 and apparently when the boat was redone 3 years ago, the guy removed the bow cleat and glassed and painted over the hole. He installed some Attwood pull up cleats at the stern only. They ordered the same kind and want me to install them, but I dont know what material is best for the backing plates. Should I use 1/2 marine plywood or can I use 1/4 or 3/8 aluminum? Here are the cleats I am installing.
Last edited by phughes69; 08-23-2009 at 10:38 PM.