Source Of Bronze Rudder Shaft?

[mrgnstrn]

in my quest to replace my rudder, i have found one constant, nobody in annapolis,deale, or surrounding area seems excited to hook me up with a new bronze shaft.  actually having a hard time finding a source for it.  they all suggest Stainless. I remind them that it sits in a bronze shoe, and say " no matter, we do it all the time!"  I remind them of the galvanic scale.  they say, "if you are worried get a zinc"
What gives?
So, who has recently bought a bronze shaft recently?  how much?  where from?

[Bill]

A couple of sources have been posted for bronze stock.  Click on the "search" button and search for bronze rudder shaft, etc.

[Jim Wiles]

I ordered and received naval bronze (assay shipped with) 1" rod from COPPER AND BRASS SALES  in the Chicago area; the order was shipped from the same company at 414 Macdade Blvd., Collingdale, PA 19023.  Their  phone number:  800-926-2600
The 1" rod was billed at $155.87 for 6 feet.
My rudder is almost finished and the bronze has really worked great!
  Jim