Sorry, I don't have keel bolt torque specs. I bought #107 new in
1986, and I've never touched the keel bolts.
:: 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.