[C320-list] Keel bolt/nut torque?

[Scott Westwood]

The lead (Forward most) nut was finger loose.  Can't be right.
Let you all know once I hear from Catalina. 
Thanks,
Scott Westwood scottwestwood at bellsouth.net H (919)-362-8538    C (919)-618-7185

      From: Graeme Clark <cg at skyflyer.co.uk>
 To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
 Sent: Tuesday, October 2, 2018 7:25 AM
 Subject: Re: [C320-list] Keel bolt/nut torque?
   
I seem to recall that Catalina’s advice is to check the keel bolt torques only occasionally and NOT on a regular basis. I think the theory is that you have an L-shaped bolt in a lead keel and after retorquing, the softer lead will give ever so slightly so next time you check the bolts seem under torqued. 

Standing by to be corrected though

Graeme

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> On 2 Oct 2018, at 12:09, Michael Leschisin <mleschisin at imagestudios.com> wrote:
> 
> Hey Scott,
> 
> Please post the inform if you get the specs for the keel nuts.  Probably not a bad periodic check for preventative maintenance. 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Michael Leschisin
> 
>> On Oct 2, 2018, at 5:25 AM, Scott Westwood <scottwestwood at bellsouth.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Some of you may remember I mentioned I had a crack between the keel and hull.  Keel nuts were little loose while on the hard.  Anybody know the torque for tightening?  Probably something I should do before splashing it.
>> Did quick search of website and did not find details. 
>> Thanks,
>> Scott Westwood scottwestwood at bellsouth.net H (919)-362-8538    C (919)-618-7185