Thanks Todd,

Nice to know the size, that is still on my list but will be getting to it next weekend. And thanks for the torque chart.

:: 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.