[C320-list] Keel Bolts Torque

[Jeff Church]

Allan,

Just off the top, I thought the proper torque was something like 105 foot pounds. If that is the case, 235 pounds might tear the bolts right out of the keel. You might want to check your source.

JeffC
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Allan S. Field 
  To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
  Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 7:26 PM
  Subject: Re: [C320-list] Keel Bolts Torque


  Warren - The proper torque for the keel bolts is 235 foot pounds.  The boat
  must be out of the water with at least 70% of its weight supported by the
  keel.  The Association has the torque wrench, socket and extension bars as
  part of the loaner program.

  Allan S. Field
  Sea Shadow - #808
  Columbia, MD

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  [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Warren Updike
  Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 10:54 AM
  To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
  Subject: [C320-list] Keel Bolts Torque

  What is the proper torque for the keel bolts?  
  Thanks,
  Warren & Pattie Updike
  C320, #62, 1994, "Warr De Mar"
  Frog Mortar Creek, Middle River
  Chesapeake Bay