DockHinge Backing Plates: Superior Reinforcement (includes 2)Backing plates are recommended when mounting DockHinges with carriage bolts. They are placed on the back side of your materials to add strength to the wood or other materials. Set of 2 per price (per DockHinge) The bolt patterns match perfectly with your DockHinge. Example you would need two sets of backing plates for two DockHinge. This would give you 4 backing plates. Purchase the same size as your DockHinge example: 1 2" or 3 8" for the hardware.

The hitch-half can be used sideways to hold a bubbler

8 lock washers and 8 nuts for each DockHinge

The weld-on versions come in a 5 inch profile backing or a smaller 4 inch backing profile

Two DockHinges required per join

Hardware not included:

Set of 2 per price (per DockHinge)

Same DockHinge

8 flat washers

- 1/2 inch - carriage bolt hole (for bigger water)

Backing plates are recommended when mounting DockHinges with carriage bolts

4 lock washers and 4 nuts for each half

This strength-rated coupler is perfect for fresh water cottage applications