Rusty keel bolt nuts

[Tillikum]

And use a ratcheting wrench on the nut splitter; if there is clearance under the "bolt" of the splitter to get a wrench on. An impact gun with a socket can speed the process too. If the nut is too tough for the splitter, start with the Dremel and cutting disk and put the vacuum hose next to the nut as you cut it.

[er9]

Originally Posted by RaymondR

You will have trouble getting a nut splitter in there and driving the studs side ways is not a good idea anyway.

The way to remove the nuts is to drill down through them vertically either side of the stud then use a cold chisel to drive down vertically through the drilled holes to split the nuts. Do them one at a time and coat everything liberally with Sikaflex and she's good for another twenty years.

Good info on drilling first. Didnt think of that. My foreward most keel bolt is recessed in a pocket in the bilge and surrounded by stringers. A nut splitter is a no go and I'm pretty unsure if I can even get a dremel in there to slice into the nut before chiseling. Drilling through the top of the nut is definately doable though. Much thanks.

Sorry OP dont mean to hijack your thread.