Bow Rail Allen/Torx Set screws?

ROBERTH

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I know I remember reading a discussion on this subject, but at the time, I didn't have a Grady so no worries for me, but now I find myself searching and not finding anything!

I have a couple of loose set screws in my bow rail bases. It seems one of them is damaged and in need of replacement.

They appear to be allen with a very tiny torx down deeper, allowing one to use 2 types of tools I guess...maybe in case one is stripped...like in my case, both are stripped, so will likely need to drill it out or use an ez-out tool.

But before I try it, I want to get a new one ready for replacement. Any idea where these are sold?

Not only do they have this type of configuration, but also are stainless. Not sure what size threads yet in case someone already has been through this.
 

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I was able to purchase them at me local West Marine. Had trouble removing old ones. I sprayed with WD-40 and then heated with a butane torch til the WD was cooking and they unscrewed like butter...
 

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Thanks George, will check out my WM next time down at the coast. :)