WESTERLY Konsort 29 - Page 83

316
Grade
Keel
Stud
S/S 316
Backing
Plate
Washer
S/S
316
Locklng
Nut
, S/S
316
Fullnut
N
GRP
of
Hull
Formlng
Keel
Stub
Moulding
Thioflex
600
rubber
sealant
(polysul phideithiosul
phide)
Cast
lron
Keel
Stud
into
tapped hole
ln Keel
When
attending
to
Keel bolt
leaks
caulklng
cotton
rlnglet
to be
posftloned
here
prlor
to
replacement
of
plate
washer.
Fig. 1- Typical Keel Bolt
Installation
Start by forming
a
4
ü 5 strand
loop
around
a
finger
or
other suitably
sized object, approximately 114"
(6mm)
larger
than the
bolt.
Wind the
cotton
around
the
loop.
Continue
winding
the
cotton
in
a spiralfashion
untilthe
internal
diameter is
slightly
less than
the
bolt.
This
will
ensure
a snug fit. The
section
through
the ringlet
should be
approximately
'1l4"
to
5716"
(6
-
8mm)
diameter.
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