Backing plate replacement

dougw · Post by **dougw** » May 7th, '12, 19:15

I have a 1978 CD27 and looking for replacement backing plates for port and starboard shrouds. Mine have rusted significantly and are in need of replacement. Any suggestions on sourcing these backing plates and how to replace them?

Russell · Post by **Russell** » May 7th, '12, 20:13

Any fabricator can make them. CD in later years switched to using aluminium rather then mild steel, in your shoes I would consider doing that as well when you replace.

tartansailor · Post by **tartansailor** » May 7th, '12, 20:55

Doug,
I replaced mine with 3/16" SS.

The original mild steel ones came out in pieces due to serious rust.
Made a plywood model after much cutting and fitting, then found the holes by marking with an awl.
Had a machine shop reproduce the model in SS.
There was a lot of fiberglass to remove to gain access.

Hint: get a flexible wand to recover dropped tools.
Dick

dougw · Post by **dougw** » May 7th, '12, 21:34

Dick:

Did you remove the mast for the replacement project?

Thanks

Doug

tartansailor · Post by **tartansailor** » May 9th, '12, 02:26

dougw wrote:Dick:

Did you remove the mast for the replacement project?

Thanks

Doug

Oh yes!

marka · Post by **marka** » May 9th, '12, 10:49

another alternative is to use aluminum bronze available in 1/4 plate from onlinemetals

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