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Whats a good source for backing plates for deck mounted hardware. Getting a good supply seems like a harder job that it should be.

My mast is stepped in the bilge. It is currently our doing other work. there is some sign of corrosion. Does anyone have any insight as to coatings that would protect the base from exposure. As it stands now, I plan on cleaning well and painiing.