Keel bolt torque

[Doug13104]

I am re-bedding & sealing my keel on my 1988 Hunter 40' and need to know what the torque should be on the 1.5" Keel bolts.
Doug

 

[Bob 04 H260]

Doug, there was a thread on this the other day, http://forums.hunter.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php?t=152035

I think you may need to borrow a torque multiplier for the bolts on your keel, using lubricated threads will make it easier.

There is another table here that indicates the values for both dry and lubricated bolts side by side,

http://www.fastenal.com/content/feds/pdf/Torque of Stainless Steel, Non ferrous Torque.pdf

Good luck, Bob