{"product_id":"1-4-thick-5-x-7-rectangular-aluminum-countersunk-pad-4-countersunk-holes-marine-grade-6061-t6","title":"1\/4\" Thick 5\" x 7\" Rectangular Aluminum Countersunk Pad | 4 Countersunk Holes | Marine Grade 6061-T6","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.15em;line-height:1.4;margin-bottom:0.75em;text-transform:none;color:#4a7ab5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5\" x 7\" Rectangular Countersunk Pad — Flush Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:400;font-size:0.9em\"\u003ePrecision CNC-machined 6061-T6 aluminum rectangular countersunk pad with four mounting holes. Designed for flush-mount fastening on fiberglass pedestal surfaces in saltwater marine environments. Four countersunk holes allow countersunk head screws to sit flush with the pad surface. Pairs with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/1-4-thick-5-x-7-rectangular-aluminum-grommet-pad-center-vent-marine-grade-6061-t6\" style=\"color:#4a7ab5;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eSKU 0164 Grommet Pad\u003c\/a\u003e for a matching hole pattern. Commonly used on top or through the side of a deck pedestal, as well as through the fiberglass skin of a hardtop or T-top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"font-size:0.9em;border-collapse:collapse\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#1a1a1a;text-transform:none;color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:400;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003eMarine Grade 6061-T6 Aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#1a1a1a;text-transform:none;color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:400;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003e5\" (127 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#1a1a1a;text-transform:none;color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:400;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003e7\" (178 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#1a1a1a;text-transform:none;color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:400;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003e1\/4\" (0.250\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#1a1a1a;text-transform:none;color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Holes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:400;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003e4 countersunk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#1a1a1a;text-transform:none;color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:400;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/1-4-thick-5-x-7-rectangular-aluminum-grommet-pad-center-vent-marine-grade-6061-t6\" style=\"color:#4a7ab5;text-decoration:underline\"\u003eSKU 0164\u003c\/a\u003e (matching grommet pad)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#1a1a1a;text-transform:none;color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:400;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003eRectangular\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#1a1a1a;text-transform:none;color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:400;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003eMatte — tumbled, deburred, paint\/powder coat ready\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"background-color:#1a1a1a;text-transform:none;color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"font-weight:400;border:1px solid #ffffff\"\u003e0.83 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-transform:none;font-weight:600;font-size:1.05em;color:#4a7ab5\"\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:400;font-size:0.9em\"\u003eT-tops, tuna towers, hard tops, radar arches, leaning posts, grab bars — commonly used on flat pedestal and hard top panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-transform:none;font-weight:600;font-size:1.05em;color:#4a7ab5\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:400;font-size:0.9em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"countersunk\" mean for this pad?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCountersunk means the mounting holes are chamfered so countersunk head screws sit flush with the pad surface — no protruding screw heads that could snag lines or cause injury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:400;font-size:0.9em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this pad have a matching grommet pad?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — SKU 0178 pairs with SKU 0164, a 1\/4\" thick 5\" x 7\" rectangular grommet pad with the same hole pattern. The CS pad goes on the outside of the pedestal wall for a flush finish; the grommet pad goes on the inside for galvanic isolation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:400;font-size:0.9em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat fasteners work with this pad?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUse countersunk head screws sized to match the mounting holes. 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