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Old 02-06-2009
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Originally Posted by matt2 View Post

Now there is only one thing (that I know) I am not sure about;

i.e. Whether the keel bolts should be fully tightened before the 5200 has set.
I am guessing that they should not be.

Anyway thanks again.
No they should be tightened once the boat is set down. Tightening partially cured or cured sealant leads to movement and seal failures. You want a sealant in there NOT a flexible gasket. This is why you cut a "gasket groove" that will retain a nice thick bead..
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