[C320-list] Keel Bolts Torque

[Allan S. Field]

Jeff - My source for the keel bolt torque setting is none other than Gerry
Douglas.  At the factory tour a few years ago, he misspoke when he said
something else.  Karl questioned him later and then I followed up with him,
reminding him that he had said something else at the tour.  He clarified
that he was speaking about a different boat.  One of our members has used
the 235 setting and while a challenge, was able to get it torqued to 235. -
Allan

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Church
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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
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  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
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  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