Revo Ram Mount (backing? fastners?)

[alanw]

I would go screws/washers/nuts if there is access. Rivet only when access is not possible and/or you don't need max strength. Backing plate if possible, but fender washers are acceptable.

[fongman]

Go to ePlastics (formerly Ridout Plastics) on Ruffin Road. They have a bin of scraps they sell really cheap. Get some polycarbonate. It is almost indestructible and it won't crack like acrylic. I use it under everything I mount on my kayak. With a little ingenuity, you'd be surprise where you can reach. It was difficult, but I was able to put a handle (with screws, nuts, and a plate) on the raised area behind the seat.

[YTHunter]

Buy a 1" wide x 1/4' thick aluminum bar from Home Depot. Use a hacksaw to cut to approximately 3" length. Drill holes to line up with Ram mount, and install with 1/4" x 1" stainless steel bolts and nylon lock nuts.

[Raskal311]

Recentlymade my own out of high density pastic I got at a plastic shop. Probsvly 10 cent worth from their scrap bin.

[pbb]

Originally Posted by YTHunter

Buy a 1" wide x 1/4' thick aluminum bar from Home Depot. Use a hacksaw to cut to approximately 3" length. Drill holes to line up with Ram mount, and install with 1/4" x 1" stainless steel bolts and nylon lock nuts.

Thanks. I bought some stainless hardware while I was at West Marine today. I was thinking about bending or filing the washers, as the kayak hull starts to slope down right outside the holes.

But this sounds like a good plan for the backing. Thanks.