Keel Bolt Torque

[Karen]

Hi,

Anyone know the paramaters for Pearson 34 keel bolt torque? We are replacing the aluminum plates with stainless as they original aluminum had badly eroded... putting it all back together this afternoon inpreparation for Tuesday launch.
Thanks!

 

[Ariel]

Karen,

With the keel supported:

3/4 inch bolts: 125 lb. ft.
1 inch bolts: 280 lb. ft.

Dave
s/v ARIEL