Rebedding Deck Hardware - Torque Requirements?

[Klaatu]

I plan to rebed the deck hardware on my 2003 Catalina 22 Capri. How critical is the torque specifications on the thru deck bolts.

[mitiempo]

You want to bring the hardware to the deck while tightening the bolts, squeezing excess sealant out. Hardware shouldn't move and a thin layer of sealant is all that is needed. Use nyloks or lock washers and regular nuts. But they aren't keel bolts so a lot of torque isn't required. Maybe 1/2 turn after the lock washer is flattened. And remember to properly pot the holes with epoxy if the deck is cored. Here's a couple of links to Maine sail's excellent how-to:
Re-Bedding Hardware Photo Gallery by Compass Marine at pbase.com
Sealing Deck Penetrations to Prevent Core Rot Photo Gallery by Compass Marine at pbase.com