Keelbolt spanner

[smth448]

Does anyone know where I can get hold of a suitable box spanner to tighten up keelbolts on a J-92? Stangely for a modern boat they are down the botton of a dark and dingy sump as the keel is actually bolted on about two feet down the fin itself.
I don't think a big socket will do the trick as the studs for the keelbolts protrude too far.

 

[VicS]

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I don't think a big socket will do the trick

[/ QUOTE ] I know what you mean but it is possible to get deep sockets. That is one avenue to investigate.

 

[RestlessL]

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it is possible to get deep sockets.

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try here

 

[castaway]

As Vic Says you can get 'long' sockets easy enough... I have a few of these that I used for removing diesel injectors.

A couple of extension bars so you can stand up and get a good swing on it...


Nick

 

[smth448]

Thanks everybody. I'll try a deep socket. A useful investment.

 

[fisherman]

When I had a similar problem I could not find a deep socket. I got an ordinary one and turned out the centre so it would go over the long bolt, then welded it to the end of a pipe, then weld any old socket in the top end to accept the ratchet/t-bar.

 

[graham]

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then welded it to the end of a pipe,

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Good idea that. I would drill a hole in the other end for a piece of rod to go through as a handle.It would take abuse better than a ratchet.

 

[sailinglegend420]

Try these in Southampton area I know they can get them.

 

[sailorman]

my boat came with 2 Box spanners /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif