Ron Rogers wrote: "There is an amazing Ace Hardware which is really a marine store. Perhaps the phrase "commercial chandlery" is more appropriate as they appear to support the local fishing trawlers." Business's name is "Ace Marine and Rigging." Their "primary" business is 1/2" and bigger wire rope and fittings for commercial fishing, workboats and dredges. Manager is Mel Smith. Business location is 600 Arundel Ave, MC, NC, 28557. Contact number is (252) 726-6620, or (800) 622-7592. Excellent stock of 316 SS connectors at the best prices I've seen anywhere; i.e., 5/8" 316 SS bolt 'n pin shackle for $25 bucks. Also great prices on large boat cable in 2-0 and 4-0 sizes, Racor filters ($6 for the 500 size) and oil diapers. They have excellent stock and pricing on bulk 3-strand nylon line for anchor rode and homebrew dock lines, and on chain. It's also a full line ACE Hardware, complete with very large size tap and die in stock. Call them if you know what you want, and Mel will ship. He's a superb guy. Ron is right! It's a unique and amazing place!!! By far the best on the east coast. No connection; just a very happy customer. Peg and Jim Healy aboard Sanctuary, currently at Charlotte Harbor, Punta Gorda, FL AGLCA # 3767 MTOA # 3436