Harvey, FWIW some guy on the Potter list had an interesting idea for a backing plate: A plastic cutting board from Wal-Mart. Water-proof, rot-proof, just as easily worked as wood, just as strong if not stronger than wood.
Sounds like a good idea to me. Lewis Baumstark P15 Bristol, TN ----- Original Message ----- From: "Harvey Hochstetter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, March 18, 2002 1:58 AM Subject: M_Boats: Stern Ladder Mounting > Lewis, Stan, and Randy, > > Thanks for the response. From what I know already it isn't going to be > easy, but then that just makes it more worth while doesn't it. > > I am still wondering about that aft wall thickness, and what type of > backing plate, (ie stainless plate, marine plywood, etc) or large > fender washer. I'm not particularly small, so I'm sure it will be a > challenge to get it into place. While I'm there, I would like to > install a stainless, adjustable OB mount also, on the port side though. > Sort of make them look like they should match. > > Any further comments are always welcome. > > Harvey & Deena H > M-15 #348 "Pelican" > Walla Walla, WA > > _______________________________________________ > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats > > _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
