The links below point to articles and forums that discuss the importance of proper backing plates and the material options that are worth considering.  backing plates are needed on sailing and power boats.  Backing plates help to distribute the applied loads over larger areas to prevent failures under high loading conditions.

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Articles

Great articles discussing WHY backing plates are so important with commentary on the material options.  G10 is a great material option in all cases.

https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2020/september/the-critical-world-of-backing-plates

https://www.practical-sailor.com/boat-maintenance/how-big-does-a-backing-plate-need-to-be

https://smallcraftadvisor.substack.com/p/backing-plates

Forums

Comments about using G10 backing plates on offshore cruising boats and the challenges of cutting the material

https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f55/g10-fr-4-backing-plates-187469.html

Resource for purchasing G10 – with comments on how hard the material is to cut

https://www.trawlerforum.com/threads/g10-fiberglass.59535/

Discussion of G10 backing plates and proper installation https://forums.sailinganarchy.com/threads/backing-plates.184155/

In this forum discussion, post #11 points towards G10 rather than stainless steel or aluminum as the backing plate material of choice

https://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/1202795-aluminum-stainless-backing-plate.html

https://ericsonyachts.org/ie/threads/backing-plate-material.4593/

Good discussion on materials and the use of fender washers with backing plates

https://www.thehulltruth.com/boating‐forum/65181‐backing‐plate‐material.html

Suggested Solutions and Sources for Backing Plates – omits the G10 option offered by Smokin Boats.

https://www.sailnet.com/threads/source‐for‐backing‐plates.338921/