A couple of thoughts: There are devices called torque multipliers. These devices can often be arranged to brace themselves in the bilge against the walls. A 5:1 multiplier would mean that you would only have to produce 70 ft-lbs of force. Should be easier.
Are you on the hard? If not, don't touch the bolts. What is your goal? Consider that you may be fixing what isn't broke. Is there a bolt under the mast? If you can't get to it you may want to hold off on the entire project until you can. As I understand it, torque should only be applied while on the hard. This also ensures that if something goes wrong then your keel won't fall off/boat won't sink/etc... Be prepared with new washers/strong backs and all of the appropriate sockets for all the bolts. Torque as you would anything else progressively, evenly, and in a pattern. Good luck, Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Mar 22, 2016 9:29 AM, "Ryan Doyle via CnC-List" <[email protected]> wrote: > Tried to tighten my keel bolts to spec today. Can't get any of them to > move... at all. Can't tighten, can't loosen. I wouldn't call myself a > super strong guy, but I'm 6', 175lbs. and I've certainly loosened a few > bolts in my lifetime. These won't budge. Should I just leave them > alone? Or should I buy a longer torque wrench or some sort of extension to > get some more leverage? Currently using a wrench about 20" long. It's > also hard to brace yourself for good leverage on the boat. The specs say > 350 ft lbs for my boat. That sounds like maybe more force than I can exert? > > Any thoughts are appreciated. > > Ryan > 1976 C&C 30 > Nobody's Bargain > New York > > > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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