mast repair

[mikee33]

I have a stout mast morgan38, the innershrouds where they attach below the spreaders are on extended bolts , a small mast step is below the attachment point, and too close to allow clearance without the extended bolt. Instead of removing the misplaced mast step which is completely useless, a longer bolt was placed thus extending the attachment tangs outboard of the mast an inch or two.. well it seems i overtightened the stay upon recommissioning and now i have a bolt that has pulled down through the aluminum on one side.extending the hole an extra inch or two.. so now where do i go? i have read other threads about welding and seems that may not be the best route? Any help or references are appreciated....mike