Torque setting keel bolts f32

General Discussion
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Does anyone know the torque setting of the torque settings for the keel bolts

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Paul Dennis told me not to mess with them, and in such things I trust Paul Dennis.

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Thank you they seem ok but reàd an article about checking torque

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Hi,

Agree that fiddling with keel bolts might create more problems than it solves. Suppose a Surveyor might offer some peace of mind. But here is some more background on the topic.

https://www.practical-sailor.com/blog/keel-bolt-inspection-and-repair

https://j109.org/docs/keel-bolt-torque-table.pdf

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Thanks for that
Visually they look sound and so does the keel

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Page 3.4-1 of my 1985 F32 manual, in the Annual Safety Maintenance Checklist, has a check box that says “Check keel bolt nuts for tightness* (on cradle to 90 ft lbs).” The asterisk says “Do not arbitrarily tighten keel bolts. Adjustment may break bedding compound bond and cause leakage.”

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Think ill wait until next haul out