C.E. Smith Backing Plate f/80 Series Rod Holders

Your fishing rod holders deserve the best support, especially when battling heavy tackle conditions. Our Smith Backing Plates for 80 Series Rod Holders ensure your equipment remains secure and your boat's gunnels stay protected.

Enhance Durability with Smith Backing Plates

Backing plates play a critical role in mounting rod holders securely, especially under extreme load during demanding fishing sessions. Unlike standard nuts and washers that can concentrate stress and potentially cause spider cracking or tear through, our Smith Backing Plates evenly distribute mounting bolt pressure over 30 times more surface area. This significantly reduces the risk of damage to your gunnels and ensures the longevity of your rod holder setup.

Product Specifications

Material	316L Cast Stainless Steel
Dimensions	4-1/4" x 6"
Thickness	4mm
Mounting Hardware	Use your 1/4" stainless bolts and nuts (hardware not included)

Compatibility

Designed specifically for 80 Series Rod Holders, our backing plates are compatible with the following models:

• 53680CA
• 53680SA
• 53681CA
• 53681SA
• 53682CA
• 53682SA

Why Choose Our Backing Plates?

• Superior Material: Made from 316L cast stainless steel, offering exceptional corrosion resistance in marine environments.
• Universal Fit: Available in two sizes to accommodate both 70 series and 80 series rod holders, covering all three models in each series.
• Easy Installation: Simple mounting process requiring only 1/4" stainless bolts and nuts.
• Enhanced Protection: Prevents gunnel damage by evenly distributing mounting pressure.

Orders of physical products placed by 3 PM EST M-F typically ships the same day, if all requested items are in stock. Weekend orders will typically ship on Monday.

Shipping takes 2-7 days.

We currently ship to the Contiguous 48 States.

Life of Sailing merch is custom made for the customer after an order is placed. Total turnaround is typically 7-14 days from order to doorstep.