It's 2014-Do you know where your keel bolts are-torque wise?

[njlarry]

On my very new to me '84 I recently checked the torque on my keel bolts just 'cause the surveyor said to. Some were no more than 20-40 lbs vs the 160 they should be!
With all the recent press on lost keels, our 70-80s era boats may need a quick check.

 

[agprice22]

Is the 160 correct for all the O'Day keels? I have the 272.

Thanks,

Andrew

 

[Chief RA]

Re: It's 2014-Do you know where your keel bolts are-torque w

Yep, just retorqued mine recently. Chief

 

[agprice22]

Well then, I guess I will take my torque wrench and add that to my list of chores while we are refurbishing the boat!

Thanks,

Andrew

 

[jibes138]

Be careful. Check the size of the bolt then get a recommended torque from a table for the material. The 3/4 inch bolts on a 34 are probably higher than the bolts on a 27. 160 foot pounds is a huge amount of clamping force.

 

[Pat]

Re: It's 2014-Do you know where your keel bolts are-torque w

I was reading the manual today for my 272 and it noted the 272 has 3/4 in bolts as well.
Mine appear to be fine. No leaks below..Thankfully, pat