'74 C27 Keelbolt Size?

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Peter

I need to replace the nuts & washers on the keelbolts of my '74 C27. The bolts themselves (mild steel) look fine, just the nuts & washers need replacing. (I lie in fresh water 90% of the time.) "Conventional wisdom", from multiple sources, (as you know, most times, as in this instance, incorrect) said they were 1/2" diameter bolts, 13 threads per inch. But in trying to put a die on the bolts, that size was a little too small, but that's the largest we have in the die kit. Maybe 9/16? 5/8? Hard to tell because of the gunk coating that was put on them. But what TPI? Before I go out and buy another die kit ($$$), anybody have an idea of the size and TPI I should look for?
 
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Got it from the factory!

Got thru to Customer Service at the factory today with the question. Was told the bolts are 5/8" x 11, torque to 80 ft. lbs. The nut size (socket size) is 15/16".
 
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