Overview

The TACO Marine BP-850AEY is a backing plate for TACO Grand Slam GS-850 and GS-950 installations on a T-top. It is made for the mounting base area, where added support matters when outrigger hardware is exposed to vibration, boat motion, and the load changes that come with trolling or running in choppy water.

This backing plate matches the existing base hole pattern for the GS-850 and GS-950, so the installation can be completed without drilling additional holes when it is used with the correct base. For boat owners or riggers refreshing a T-top setup, it is a practical way to strengthen the mounting point while keeping the installation clean.

Key features

• Fits TACO Grand Slam GS-850 and GS-950 mounting applications.
• Matches the existing base hole pattern to keep installation straightforward.
• No additional drilling is required when used with the matching GS-850 or GS-950 base.
• Adds support at the T-top mounting point for outrigger hardware.
• Clean appearance for installations where the backing plate remains visible around the base area.
• Covered by a 5-year limited warranty.

Installation and fit

Check that the existing hardware is a TACO Grand Slam GS-850 or GS-950 before installation. The backing plate is meant to align with those bases, which helps avoid layout changes on the T-top and reduces the chance of unnecessary new holes in the mounting surface.

As with any T-top mounted hardware, inspect the surrounding structure before tightening the assembly. The surface should be clean, solid, and properly prepared so the backing plate can do its job at the mounting point.

Use on board

This part is a good match for center consoles, sportfishing boats, and other T-top equipped vessels using GS-850 or GS-950 Grand Slam hardware. It is especially useful when the goal is to add support to an existing installation or complete a clean new mount without changing the factory hole pattern.

What’s included

• TACO Marine GS-850 and GS-950 backing plate