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winch backing plate

Posted: January 11th, 2023, 12:06 pm
by 2468
is a backing plate needed when installing a new anchor winch on my 1989 3227 flybridge?

Re: winch backing plate

Posted: January 11th, 2023, 12:15 pm
by bud37
It is always good practice to try and spread the load as much as possible especially with older boat decks even if there was a windlass there before. I guess this is the simple answer, but that is what I would do and have done every time.....good luck with your project.

Re: winch backing plate

Posted: January 11th, 2023, 10:50 pm
by 2468
Thanks for the info.....I will check with Maxwell and see if the make a backing plate for the new winch.....