The Male Connecting Plate is used in conjunction with a Female
Connecting Plate to create a connection between two boat dock
sections
A Square Backing Plate is recommended to distribute the forces
placed on the Male Connecting Plate.  Use a connecting pin to
attach another section.

All of the hardware is designed to be fastened with
1/2-inch carriage bolts

 Assembly Requirements 
 
1 Male Connecting Plate 
1 Square Backing Plate 
4 Carriage Bolt Assembly