Tried to tighten my keel bolts to spec today.  Can't get any of them to
move... at all.  Can't tighten, can't loosen.  I wouldn't call myself a
super strong guy, but I'm 6', 175lbs. and I've certainly loosened a few
bolts in my lifetime.   These won't budge.  Should I just leave them
alone?  Or should I buy a longer torque wrench or some sort of extension to
get some more leverage?  Currently using a wrench about 20" long.  It's
also hard to brace yourself for good leverage on the boat.  The specs say
350 ft lbs for my boat.  That sounds like maybe more force than I can exert?

Any thoughts are appreciated.

Ryan
1976 C&C 30
Nobody's Bargain
New York
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