on screws that are a bit too long, and I don't want to cut, I just put
another nylock on and tighten only enough for the lock to engage. this
makes for a blunt screw end.

agreed on the unknown length issue. on identical boats the thickness of
this area can vary 1 screw size.

steve--
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