Re: Stus-List Torquing keel nuts

2015-03-27 Thread O'Keeffe Thomas via CnC-List
Was able to complete the job yesterday as suggested a few months ago.  Thanks. Tom O'KeeffeBridie Mae1984 C&C 29-2Douglaston, NY On Monday, January 5, 2015 12:35 AM, Ted Drossos via CnC-List wrote: Torquing the keel nuts on a C&C 29-2 is a one person job if you use a shorter ex

Re: Stus-List Torquing keel nuts

2015-01-05 Thread kirk sneddon via CnC-List
On Mon, 1/5/15, Ted Drossos via CnC-List wrote: Subject: Stus-List Torquing keel nuts To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Date: Monday, January 5, 2015, 12:35 AM Torquing the keel nuts on a C&C 29-2 is a one person job if you use a shorter extension th

Re: Stus-List Torquing keel nuts

2015-01-05 Thread O'Keeffe Thomas via CnC-List
-- On Mon, 1/5/15, Ted Drossos via CnC-List wrote: Subject: Stus-List Torquing keel nuts To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Date: Monday, January 5, 2015, 12:35 AM Torquing the keel nuts on a C&C 29-2 is a one person job if you use a shorter extension than the one yo

Stus-List Torquing keel nuts

2015-01-04 Thread Ted Drossos via CnC-List
Torquing the keel nuts on a C&C 29-2 is a one person job if you use a shorter extension than the one you describe. I assume you have the standard 5'-3" draft model which has a larger and deeper bilge than the 4'-0" shoal draft version. The extension doesn't have to be so long as to raise the tor

Re: Stus-List Torquing keel nuts

2015-01-04 Thread Josh Muckley via CnC-List
to stabilize the wrench and extensions will definitely help. > > Jake > > *Jake Brodersen* > *"Midnight Mistress"* > *C&C 35 Mk-III* > *Hampton VA* > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of > *O'Keeffe > Thomas

Re: Stus-List Torquing keel nuts

2015-01-04 Thread O'Keeffe Thomas via CnC-List
Subject: Stus-List Torquing keel nuts  Torquing my boat's keel nuts, for the nuts down in the bilge sump of my 29-2 I am finding I will need to use a lot of extensions to raise the 42" long wrench high enough for swing room.  The wrench handle needs to clear the top of the setee. 

Re: Stus-List Torquing keel nuts

2015-01-04 Thread Jake Brodersen via CnC-List
3, 2015 6:16 PM To: CnC-List@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Torquing keel nuts Torquing my boat's keel nuts, for the nuts down in the bilge sump of my 29-2 I am finding I will need to use a lot of extensions to raise the 42" long wrench high enough for swing room. The wrench handle

Stus-List Torquing keel nuts

2015-01-03 Thread O'Keeffe Thomas via CnC-List
Torquing my boat's keel nuts, for the nuts down in the bilge sump of my 29-2 I am finding I will need to use a lot of extensions to raise the 42" long wrench high enough for swing room.  The wrench handle needs to clear the top of the setee.  With 350 ft lbs of torque and something like 40" in e

Re: Stus-List Torquing keel nuts

2014-10-17 Thread LKL Architects via CnC-List
sounds much better. Now ready to go forward.and thanks againall. Lloyd Lippe Finesse LF 39 Rockport, Tx - Original Message - From: Ted Drossos via CnC-List To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Sent: Friday, October 17, 2014 7:53 PM Subject: Stus-List Torquing keel nuts

Stus-List Torquing keel nuts

2014-10-17 Thread Ted Drossos via CnC-List
Torquing keel bolts to 250 ft. lbs. is a bit of a workout but certainly within the means of the average physically fit person. As long as you have an extension from the torque wrench to the socket that is long enough to get the torque wrench above the cabin sole, it shouldn't be a problem. I che