Gene,
The original washers on my boat were not very substantial. They did flex and bend. After my keel R&R, I have new washers that are much more substantial now. Actually, my new washers also have backing plates that spread the load out much better. I highly recommend them. Jake Jake Brodersen C&C 35 Mk-III “Midnight Mistress” Hampton VA From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Eugene Fodor via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2017 14:35 To: cnc-list <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Eugene Fodor <efo...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Keel Bolt Overtightening? Anyone have an idea of signs to look for to make sure I'm not overtightening my keel bolts on my C&C 29-2? I tightened them last weekend using a torque wrench and went to about 205 ft lbs for the 1 in bold and about 70 ft lbs for the the 1/2 inch; both of which are below the values listed on the torque specs. I noticed that the washers were becoming deformed (is that normal?). I don't want to overtighten and crush the hull or deform the keel. Thanks, Gene "Hawk" C&C 29-2
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