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Old 06-30-2009
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Originally Posted by US27inKS View Post
My thought is that you should delay the torque test only if you're ready to deal with the consequences. I would rather break a keel bolt in the slip, and have to haul the boat for the season, than lose a keel out on the water.
I would say you "ARE" ready to deal with the consequences as Mainesail said. ie lose a summer of sailing. UNLESS, do yards work in the winter back that way? in that case, tighten the bolts when you pull the boat, then fix over winter. To me, that would be the better option.

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