Stainless Steel Side Mount Rowlock Plate 10mm – Dinghy Rowing Fitting

The Stainless Steel Side Mount Rowlock Plate 10mm is a durable marine rowing fitting designed to mount on the inside of a dinghy or tender gunwale, providing a secure pivot point for the rowlock and oar.

Manufactured from corrosion-resistant stainless steel, this side-mount rowlock plate is ideal for dinghies, yacht tenders and small rowing boats where the rowlock socket needs to be mounted vertically against the inside face of the gunwale.

The 10mm nominal rowlock opening provides a strong and practical mounting point while the side-mount configuration makes it particularly useful where a conventional top-mounted rowlock plate is unsuitable.

Ideal for replacing worn rowing hardware, restoring older dinghies or installing a new rowing system, this stainless-steel rowlock plate provides a simple, durable solution for New Zealand boat owners.

Key Features

• Stainless steel side-mount rowlock plate

• 10mm nominal rowlock opening

• Mounts on the inside of the boat gunwale

• Designed for dinghies, tenders and small rowing boats

• Provides a secure pivot point for the rowlock

• Helps support smooth oar movement

• Helps protect the gunwale from direct rowlock wear

• Corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction

• Strong and durable marine fitting

• Compact side-mount design

• Ideal for replacement or new installations

• Suitable for dinghy restoration projects

• Works with appropriately sized rowlock hardware

• Practical marine rowing hardware for NZ boats

Specifications

Product: Side Mount Rowlock Plate
Product Type: Dinghy Rowlock Socket / Plate
Material: Stainless Steel
Nominal Rowlock Opening: 10mm
Mounting Style: Side Mount
Mounting Position: Inside of Gunwale
Application: Dinghy and small-boat rowing systems
Primary Function: Supports the rowlock and provides an oar pivot point
Environment: Marine
Suitable For: Dinghies, yacht tenders and small rowing boats

What Is a Side-Mount Rowlock Plate?

A rowlock plate is the fitting attached to the boat that supports the rowlock.

The rowlock holds or guides the oar while its lower shaft pivots inside the rowlock plate as the boat is rowed.

A side-mount rowlock plate differs from a conventional top-mount fitting because it is attached to the vertical inside face of the boat's gunwale.

This can be particularly useful where the shape or construction of the gunwale makes a top-mounted rowlock plate impractical.

Mounts Inside the Gunwale

This rowlock plate is designed to mount on the inside of the boat's gunwale.

The side-mount arrangement allows the rowlock socket to extend upwards into the correct rowing position while the main mounting plate is secured vertically to the gunwale.

This provides a neat and practical installation on many traditional dinghies and yacht tenders.

10mm Rowlock Opening

The plate has a 10mm nominal rowlock opening.

Correct sizing is important when choosing replacement rowing hardware.

Before ordering, check the diameter of the rowlock shaft and compare it with your existing rowlock plate.

Barton Marine's current listing specifies this plate for use with its 9mm stainless-steel rowlocks, allowing the required clearance for the rowlock to pivot freely.