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Nick : As I recall it's 107 ftlbs. 

Ron Thanks, I discovered that the average torque was 35..45 lbs. The last time I was out sailing I was in 12 ft waves. I'll never go in the water again without checking my keel bolts. Of course, the next logical question is why were they so loose to begin with. Always some other mystery to solve.

Thanks again for the info.
Nick Seeger

After reading tech notes about keel bolts needing to be checked for torque, I found two values for how tight my keel bolts should be, the first value was 107 ft. lbs. and the second was 115 ft. lbs. Does anyone know the correct value, or will either value be sufficient? While I'm doing extended repairs / maintenance and the boat is still on land, I'd love any input I can get to be able to take this off my to-worry-about-list.

As always, thanks for the help, this website is incredible!
Nick

Hi All, my '89 C34 has a Link 5100 Datamarine wind speed, depth and wind direction system. My (top of mast) wind speed/direction indicator is broken and I'm trying to find Datamarine to find out which wind sensor unit are compatible with my system. Does anyone know how to contact Datamarine? or has anyone been able to use other wind speed / direction sensors that work with a Link 5100 system. (or worst, do I know have to upgrade to NME2000? )     

as always, thanks for the input and suggestions,
Nick Seeger

Hi all, I have a 1989 C34 with a Universal Diesel engine in it. It seems that parts are getting hard to get for my model, but since it's actually a Kubota engine, does anyone have a conversion list, or engine number for Kubota, or Kubota parts that are the same as the Universal diesel engine? I'm currently after a head cover gasket for the valve cover and keep getting one for a newer engine model than mine. Any all help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Nick Seeger

Thanks for everyone's responses. With the correct spelling and Kubota tractor info you've given me everything I was looking for. NS