My local mechanic has my engine and transom assembly off and replacing the gasket/o ring. When he saw it was a high density foam core he wondered about what he should torque the bolts to. I called Kenny at
Let's Talk Boats and he put Mike, a former Velocity rigger on the line. He of course knew the answer, 40-50#

With Velocity closed and up for sale we are lucky to have Kenny as a resource for advise parts etc. He knows Velocity and has some good people working for him. Just wish he was closer. LOL, don't think he wants to move up to the snow belt!

Thanks, Kenny,

Padraig

That is great to know since I bought a Velocity last week.

Just as a FYI, Kenny was the GM at Velocity for many years.

Padraig

Kenny is a wealth of Velocity knowledge and he does not mind sharing it. Always been there to help me with my questions and parts sourcing.

40 - 50 Lb's ft or Newton Meters?

Foot pounds, Jon.

How is your project VR 1 coming?

Padraig

just asking do you mean the lock nuts for the inner transom plates (engine compartment side ) torque spec ??? If so Merc list them at 23 to 25 ft lbs

That's all you guys are getting from Kenny? Really? Kenny is doing a part for my 41, gave me call yesterday and asked if I'd be available in 20 minutes for a call. Phone rang 20 minutes later and it was none other than Steve Stepp himself Been years since I spoke with Steve, it was great catching up.

Kenny has a wealth of knowledge and he's able to get/build parts that you need. Great guy!!!!

Thanks for that Padraig.

Project is not moving at all at present as I have no spare time at the moment :-( All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy!

All being well, I am hoping to start building her up at the end of the year when I hope to have the time to fully enjoy putting the girl back together.

Good luck with the build, Jon! Send lots of pics

Padraig