Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: metal plates
Posted by George Corbin on 09/21/09 - 9:03 AM
#1
On the side of my 1965 Sport 13 are four metal plates, two on each side. Inside screw holes go thru the hull where the plates are. Can anyone tell me what was originally attached there? It looks like it came from Whaler this way and is not an add-on.
Edited by Tom W Clark on 09/21/09 - 10:06 AM
Posted by Tom W Clark on 09/21/09 - 10:05 AM
#2
They are the backing plates for the side rails your boat used to have.
Posted by George Corbin on 09/21/09 - 12:59 PM
#3
Can they be removed without too much damage Tom? I dont plan to put rails back on her.
Posted by LabCab on 09/21/09 - 1:31 PM
#4
I used a small screwdriver to pry them off. You can also try pushing them through from the inside. One of them had a bit of epoxy in it. I did not leave any marks although I was planning to refinish the hull anyway. My backing plates are corroded. They appear to be pot metal that was once chromed. Are yours in good condition?
Posted by George Corbin on 09/21/09 - 2:02 PM
#5
Yes mine seem to be in fairly good shape, you need them ?
Posted by Binkie on 09/24/09 - 7:34 PM
#6
My daughter`s 13 footer has similar backing plates that were an attachment for a dive ladder.