"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Snafu wrote:
I like this idea of using a white plastic cutting board for a backing
plate.
I'm going to file that one away for myself.

Thanks



Boston Whaler used (and may still use) plastic backing plates for
hardware on its older Montauk series. If you go with the cutting board
approach, make sure you use BIG round flat washers to spread out the load.

Yup, I would definitely used stainless fender washers and stainless nylock
nuts as JamesGang suggested.