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ICENI

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Tightening Window bolts (for safety)
« on: 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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Re: Tightening Window bolts (for safety)
« Reply #1 on: 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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Re: Tightening Window bolts (for safety)
« Reply #2 on: 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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Re: Tightening Window bolts (for safety)
« Reply #3 on: 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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Re: Tightening Window bolts (for safety)
« Reply #4 on: 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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Re: Tightening Window bolts (for safety)
« Reply #5 on: July 24 2020, 19:58 »
Just checked. 4mm allen key

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Re: Tightening Window bolts (for safety)
« Reply #6 on: July 25 2020, 10:45 »
Thanks Everyone