[C320-list] Keel Bolts Torque

[argates2nd at comcast.net]

Torquing is also possible in a shallow slip where the boat grounds at low tide.  

I used 235 foot pounds and needed to replace several keel bolt nuts that were sub-par stainless and badly corroded, and two of the old nuts needed to be cut off. 

All of which took two strong guys and a pipe to extend the extension bar for greater leverage.  

Rollie  #182 


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pat Ireland" <cherie320 at gmail.com> 
To: C320-List at catalina320.com 
Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 9:09:50 PM 
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Keel Bolts Torque 

Paul 

Pat Tyler lists it at 105 ft lbs from when his dealer did the deed.  Jeff 
Church says his Catalina tech that knows his stuff said it was 250 ft lbs. 
The Association wrench goes to 250. 

Quote from Allen Fields "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." 

Hope that helps - all quotes from prior 320 site posts. 

Pat, 801 


On Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 5:51 PM, Paul Rickman <ilove2sail at verizon.net>wrote: 

> Anyone recall the correct torque for the keel bolts? 
> 
> Paul 
> Affinity 657 
> Bay Bridge Marina 
> Chesapeake Bay, Maryland 
>