Cleveco Stainless Steel Backing Plate – 5mm Mounting Holes

Improve the strength and reliability of your deck hardware with the Cleveco Stainless Steel Backing Plate – 5mm Holes—a simple but essential upgrade for secure marine installations.

Designed to distribute load and reduce stress on fibreglass, timber, and composite surfaces, this backing plate provides added reinforcement behind deck fittings such as cleats, blocks, fairleads, and stanchions.

Manufactured from marine-grade stainless steel, it offers excellent corrosion resistance and long-term durability in harsh saltwater environments. Precision-drilled 5mm mounting holes ensure easy alignment and fast installation, making it ideal for both DIY boat owners and professional marine applications.

Compact yet strong, this backing plate is a must-have for improving safety and longevity across your boat’s hardware setup.

Key Features

• 5mm mounting holes (3/16") – suits standard marine fasteners

• Load-spreading design – reduces stress on deck materials

• Marine-grade stainless steel – corrosion-resistant and durable

• Precision-drilled holes – quick, easy installation

• Compact and lightweight – ideal for multiple onboard uses

Specifications

• Material: Stainless steel

• Hole Size: 5mm (3/16")

• Dimensions: Approx. 53mm x 14mm x 1mm

• Hole Spacing: Approx. 30mm

• Weight: Approx. 14g

• Type: Backing plate

Ideal Applications

• Reinforcing cleats, fairleads, and deck fittings

• Backing plates for blocks and pad eyes

• Stanchion and hardware mounting

• Fibreglass and composite deck installations

Backing plates are critical for spreading loads over a wider surface area, helping prevent cracking, pull-through, and long-term structural damage.