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Thanks Joe.......

That is what I was afraid of. The shop where the boat is at has lost the part. I am not happy with that..... I have new hardware to replace the old. I was just hoping to have the old bolts (rods) for templates to make new ones.

I was tempted to drill today! I'm glad I did'nt now.....

I'm wondering now if the lower drain tube (in the rear of the boat) may have been slightly bent too? There was not anything left of it.

The boat has been drying out in a garage warehouse for over 7 months.

Thanks for the input!!

AJ