Hmmmm...West Marine has carraige bolts with just a small threaded end, the rest being smooth.
IIRC, all WM steel bolts are stainless. Perhaps you can find one long enough at your local store that will work?? Harvey/Ga M-17 Stargazer #294 _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
