[C320-list] Keel Bolt torque

[tharrison at innovations-plus.com]

Thanks Chuck for the info 

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> On Apr 24, 2015, at 4:03 PM, <katchu at chartermi.net> wrote:
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> Thanks Allan - I actually checked the web site after I posted this, and found your earlier postings on keel bolt torque.  I had never checked since I bought the boat slightly used.  Tightened this morning with a borrowed torque wrench and new socket.  Got a little movement at 235ft/lb so I’m glad I checked.
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> THarrison - That crack on the C30 is known as the Catalina smile.  I've never seen it on a C320, but it is common on C30's.  I understand that it is mostly cosmetic and just needs some filler.
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> Chuck Mueller
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> Northwind #676
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> Holland, MI
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> Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2015 19:57:01 -0400
> From: "Allan S Field" <allan.field at verizon.net>
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Keel bolt torque
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> With about 70% of the boat supported by the keel, the keel bolts should be tightened to 235 foot pounds.  Obviously, this needs to be done with the boat out of the water.  According to what I was told by Catalina, it only needs to be done once, preferably at the end of year one of ownership, then left alone.  The C320 Association has the tools, socket, and extension bars for loan to members (which you are) to get the job done.  But there is no way I could get the tools to you by Saturday.
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> Allan S. Field
> Sea Shadow - #808
> Columbia, MD
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> Subject: [C320-list] Keel bolt torque
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> Does anyone know what the torque specification is for the keel bolts?  I have not checked mine in years and thought that I might do that before I launch on Saturday.  The bolts appear to be 1? but I don?t know the thread spacing.
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> Chuck Mueller
> Northwind #676
> Holland, MI