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ICENI
Able Seaman
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Boat Model: Bavaria 32
Boat Year: 2002
Tightening Window bolts (for safety)
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July 23 2020, 21:00 »
Bavaria 32 - Lewmar windows.
I have one window that when opened fully drops down. This is dangerous for it sticks out and a crew member could easily accidentally walk into it.
I brought my torque set down last time I was at the boat to tighten it but not one of the fittings fitted the head of the bolts.
Can anyone assist me in finding a tool to do this please?
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Moodymike
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Re: Tightening Window bolts (for safety)
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July 24 2020, 09:29 »
Confused, all my B32 ports are hinged at the top and open inwards so worst case they would drop closed
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ICENI
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Boat Model: Bavaria 32
Boat Year: 2002
Re: Tightening Window bolts (for safety)
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July 24 2020, 10:16 »
I am concerned that someone could walk into it when in the saloon. It is only a little loose and stops halfway; therefore sticking out and dangerous.
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Hobbit2
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Boat Model: Cruiser 30
Boat Year: 2007
Re: Tightening Window bolts (for safety)
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July 24 2020, 12:13 »
Hi,
I just thighten those screws as well for same reason on my boat.
It was inner / internal hexagonal / hexagon socket screw. (In German Imbus) see link
https://www.amazon.com/-/de/TEKTON-Wrench-Metric-30-Piece-25253/dp/B00I5TH074/ref=sr_1_16?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=2GPLYJBCM8GG3&dchild=1&keywords=hexagon+socket+bits&qid=1595589117&sprefix=hexagon+socket%2Caps%2C315&sr=8-16
Cannot remember size though.
Hope that helps.
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Symphony
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Boat Model: Bavaria 33
Boat Year: 2015
Re: Tightening Window bolts (for safety)
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July 24 2020, 13:26 »
Are you sure they are not socket headed screws. They are on my Lewmar hatches - with nuts on the other end that sit in a recess so are captive. 3mm from memory when I tightened mine a couple of days ago, but will check later today.
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Symphony
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Boat Model: Bavaria 33
Boat Year: 2015
Re: Tightening Window bolts (for safety)
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July 24 2020, 19:58 »
Just checked. 4mm allen key
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ICENI
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Boat Model: Bavaria 32
Boat Year: 2002
Re: Tightening Window bolts (for safety)
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July 25 2020, 10:45 »
Thanks Everyone
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