Mate Series Stainless Steel Backing Plate

The Mate Series Stainless Steel Backing Plate provides essential structural reinforcement for boaters looking to secure their rod and cup holder combinations under heavy load. When fishing for larger species or navigating rough waters, the torque applied to gunwales can cause stress fractures or hardware failure without proper support. This backing plate is designed specifically to distribute that pressure across a wider surface area, ensuring a rock-solid installation on thin or cored fiberglass decks. It is an indispensable component for any serious offshore angler upgrading their vessel's hardware with Mate Series equipment.