The ShorePort Rear Pipe Bracket adds a pipe-guide connection at the rear of a ShorePort for installations that require more restraint than a flexible hinge alone. The two-piece bracket assembly clamps into the molded rear channels of the port and includes a wear plate sized for commonly used 2-inch Schedule 40 steel pipe. It is typically used as one component within a complete front-and-rear pipe or stand-off anchoring plan.
What the Rear Pipe Bracket Adds
Rear-Position Stability
Controls movement at the rear of the ShorePort when paired with the approved front connection and anchoring layout.
Molded-Channel Attachment
The bracket halves align with the rear vertical channels of the ShorePort and clamp around the port with supplied hardware.
Pipe-Guide Wear Plate
An integrated wear plate helps guide the anchoring pipe while limiting direct contact with the polyethylene port body.
Gray or Tan Finish
Select the color that coordinates with the Gray or Tan ShorePort and other color-specific installation components.
Where This Bracket Fits
Correct Use
Rear ShorePort Attachment Channels
- Installs on the rear side portion of a ShorePort only.
- Accepts 2-inch Schedule 40 steel pipe with approximately 2-3/8-inch outside diameter.
- Used with a compatible front pipe bracket, stand-off connection or dealer-designed anchoring package.
Not a Complete Anchorage System
Additional Components Are Required
- Does not replace the front large pipe bracket or dock stand-off connection.
- Does not include steel pipe, auger tips, dock brackets or shoreline engineering.
- Should not be installed in the front or middle ShorePort channels.
What’s Included
- One complete ShorePort rear pipe-bracket assembly
- Pipe-guide wear plate and rubber spacer
- Stainless/brass mounting hardware
- Gray Part Number 1029314 or Tan Part Number 1022951
Not Included in the Base Product
- ShorePort PWC port
- 2-inch Schedule 40 steel anchoring pipe
- Front / large ShorePort pipe bracket
- Dock stand-off connection
- Auger tips, installation tools or labor
Use the Rear Bracket as Part of a Complete Layout
A rear pipe bracket adds stability but does not independently anchor a ShorePort. The front connection, number of pipes, water depth, bottom conditions, dock construction and wave exposure all affect the correct design.
Do not overtighten the clamp hardware against the polyethylene ShorePort. Follow the official installation sequence and recheck fasteners periodically.
When Is a Pipe System Preferred?
Pipe and stand-off anchoring is commonly used for greater restraint in rougher water, heavy traffic or multi-port layouts where a Flexi-Hinge alone is not appropriate.
A calm-water front-mounted ShorePort may instead use the standard paired Flexi-Hinge connection when site conditions allow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does one order include a pair of rear brackets?
One order includes one complete clamp-style rear pipe-bracket assembly made from two bracket halves and the required assembly hardware.
What size pipe does the bracket use?
It is designed around 2-inch Schedule 40 steel pipe, which has an outside diameter of approximately 2-3/8 inches. The pipe is sold separately.
Can I use this bracket at the front of the ShorePort?
No. The rear bracket fits the designated rear channels. Use the approved large/front pipe bracket or other specified connector at the front.
Is the rear bracket required with a Flexi-Hinge?
It can be added for stability in some front-mounted installations, but the complete layout depends on water conditions and ShoreMaster instructions. Rougher water may require a full pipe/stand-off system instead of a Flexi-Hinge connection.
Which color should I choose?
Select Gray for a Gray ShorePort or Tan for a Tan ShorePort. The color selection also determines the corresponding product part number.
Need Help Planning ShorePort Pipe Anchorage?
Call with the ShorePort quantity, dock type, water depth, lake-bottom conditions and wave exposure. We can help identify the front, rear and stand-off components needed for the layout.
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