[C320-list] Keel Bolts

[Allan S Field]

The Association at a CA Rendezvous did a factory tour in August 2004 with Gerry.  I wrote an article following the tour and then ran it by Gerry to proofread before I put it out to the membership.  My memory is that at the factory tour, Gerry told us something less than 235 pounds but corrected the article to say 235.  

In March 2009 I sent Gerry an e-mail asking about lube to the threads but got no reply to that, at least that I can find.  Another member at that time (Lamar Desmond) had asked about the lube so I suggested he also call Catalina and then let me know what was said.  I don't think there was follow-up on that as I would have noted that with the toolbox loaner program literature.

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Allan S. Field
Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 6:24 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Keel Bolts

   That is not something Gerry went into with me...


   On 03/28/17, Chris Burti<clburti at gmail.com> wrote:

   There is a different schedule for torquing dry threads and dressed
   threads- higher torque for dry. This might be the reason for multiple
   numbers - different answers for different questions.
   Best Regards,
   Chris Burti
   > On Mar 28, 2017, at 4:19 PM, Jeff Hare <[1]Catalina at thehares.com>
   wrote:
   >
   > You might want to investigate the technique you'll use just a bit.
   You may not get an accurate torque on the keel nuts unless you are
   dealing with clean threads and a nut that turns freely against a clean
   surface. Be sure it isn't frozen by loosening the target nut first and
   inspecting the threads and giving the threads a shot of drylube or
   Moly-kote or other anti-galling grease before going for the actual
   torque value. Then move on to the next. You don't want to risk galling
   the threads, so some lubrication might be important. BUT I DON'T KNOW
   for sure.
   >
   > These are my opinions, double check with someone who has a clue.
   ��
   > -Jeff Hare
   >
   > -----Original Message-----
   > From: C320-list [[2]mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com]
   On Behalf Of Bryan Morton
   > Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 1:43 PM
   > To: [3]c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
   > Subject: [C320-list] Keel Bolts
   >
   > I had a follow up the keel bolt information from Allan Field from
   March 24th. I contacted Catalina directly on the Keel Bolt torque.
   Catalina told me the bolts should be torqued to 100 ft lbs. I was
   wondering where the 235 ft lbs number came from?
   >
   > Best regards
   >
   > Bryan 1994#32
   >
   > "> Art - The Association, of which you are a member, has the torque
   > wrench (250 pounds), appropriately sized keel bolt socket (1.5-inch,
   > 6-point) and extension pieces available for loan through the toolbox
   > program. The boat needs to be on the hard with at least 75% of the
   > weight of the boat supported by the keel. The bolts get torqued to
   235
   > foot pounds. To access the program, log-on to the website and submit
   a
   > request. You only pay the outbound and return shipping charges! -
   Allan
   > Field"
   >

References

   1. mailto:Catalina at thehares.com
   2. mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
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