Elite Keel at San Francisco Yacht ClubMay 18 - 19
Story
Congratulations to Dianne with their win in the Elite Keel Regatta.
Here is Steve's Top Ten List that he has submitted for publication.

ELITE KEEL STORY-A LIST OF TEN THINGS THAT HELPED DIANNE

1) The crew: Jarian Westfall, Laurel Schmidt, Mike Pastrone, Jeff Fellicetti

2) Will Paxton wasn't there.

3) This crew can change head sails, the hanked kind, in less then 2.3 minutes.

4) Wilie E Coyote didn't race Sunday.

5) Sun was shining.

6) It was my birthday weekend.

7. El Raton wasn't there.

8. We went left when we could.

9. The wind was blowing.

10. This crew has 59 combined years sailing with me.
Result
PosBoatTotalRace 1Race 2Race 3Race 4Race 5
1Dianne113(3)2(5)2(7)1(8)3 (11)
2Peaches154(4)4(8)4(12)2(14)1 (15)
3Motorcycle Irene161(1)1(2)3(5)6(11)5 (16)
4Summer Palace247(7)6(13)5(18)4(22)2 (24)
5Abigail Morgan255(5)3(8)6(14)5(19)6 (25)
6Strega308(8)8(16)7(23)3(26)4 (30)
7Wile E Coyote322(2)5(7)1(8)DNS(20)DNS (32)
8Libra449(9)7(16)9(25)DNF(37)7 (44)
9Make Me Smile516(6)9(15)DNF(27)DNS(39)DNS (51)
10Moonlight5210(10)10(20)8(28)DNF(40)DNS (52)
11Elise60DNC(12)DNC(24)DNC(36)DNC(48)DNC(60)
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Author: todd olsen ([email protected]) contact the author
Subject: New rudder & keel templates
Info: (24193 views) Posted: Wednesday 5-14-14 11:28:36 PM
For the keel bolts, they are stainless, so you can use a chart to get the torque value. I remember 1/2", 13 threads/inch. From this chart, it would be 38 ft/lbs of torque with the nut lubricated.

http://www.fastenal.com/content/feds/pdf/Torque%20of%20Stainless%...

Todd

:: Hi Ralph,

:: Any torque specs hinted at on the keel bolts?
::
:: Thanks,

:: Joe
::
:: :: I have a set of keel and rudder templates. However, I'm
:: :: out of town until april 20. When I get back to detroit i
:: :: can send you copies on heavy craft paper if its not too
:: :: late. You can reach me by phone 248-396-9593.
:: ::
:: :: Ralph Deeds
::
:: :: Lorax 107
:: ::
:: :: :: Going to re-fair the keel next week be nice to keep it
:: :: :: class legal. NACA 0012? Be nice to have a lead of who to
:: :: :: talk too?
:: :: ::
:: :: :: :: I just came to a deal yesterday on an Express 27. Very
:: :: :: :: excited to be the new owner an look forward to enjoying
:: :: :: :: shorthanded sailing. The boat will be in Jamestown, RI
:: :: :: :: an is currently in New England.
:: :: :: ::
:: :: :: :: I need to build a new rudder an wonder if there are
:: :: :: :: drawings, offsets, or templates anywhere?
:: :: :: ::
:: :: :: :: Also the keel needs to be redone, all the fairing has
:: :: :: :: popped off. So keel drawings, offsets, or templates so
:: :: :: :: we can dive into that also.
:: :: :: ::
:: :: :: :: Plan on starting the work in 12 April for a May launch.

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