Tom,
I use about 24” of extensions to reach the bottom of my bilge. I brace a couple thicknesses of 2x4 material between the extension and the side of the bilge, just below the head of the wrench. Without support, you may bend your extensions and not apply the proper torque. Having a second pair of hands to stabilize the wrench and extensions will definitely help. Jake Jake Brodersen “Midnight Mistress” C&C 35 Mk-III Hampton VA From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of O'Keeffe Thomas via CnC-List Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2015 6:16 PM To: CnC-List@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Torquing keel nuts Torquing my boat's keel nuts, for the nuts down in the bilge sump of my 29-2 I am finding I will need to use a lot of extensions to raise the 42" long wrench high enough for swing room. The wrench handle needs to clear the top of the setee. With 350 ft lbs of torque and something like 40" in extensions, I am worried about side loading. It seems like a two-person job -- one to keep the head of the wrench lined up with the nut and another to swing the wrench. Before I try it, any suggestions on how not to do this? I spent much time researching the keel nut topic on this list and elsewhere before attacking the job. The knowledge shared by listers here is phenomenal. I never would have attempted this without that help. Thanks. Tom O'Keeffe Bridie Mae 29-2 Douglaston, NY
_______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album. Please donate to the C&C Photo Album to keep this list free for all subscribers. Email address: CnC-List@cnc-list.com To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page at: http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com
