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[Lpmedic39]

This might be a dumb question but as a new boat owner I wanted to see what everyone keeps in their onboard toolkit. If anyone could provide a list of the things in your box it would be greatly appreciated. I apologize if this might be a repeat thread.

[Ruffryder]

Emergency rescue tape,

Extra belts,

Socket set,

[Mlydy]

All the above plus...

Duct tape

Allen wrenches

Adjustable Pipe Wrench

Screw drivers (flathead and phillips)

Vice Grips

Electrical Tape

Tin Snips

Tape Measure

Super Glue

[SomeSailor]

Grab yourself a soda and sit down in your engine bay.

Ask yourself; "Do I have the skills to change that belt?" (as an example). If you do not, you don't need the tools.

Ask yourself; "If I decided to change that part... do I carry a spare?". If you do not, you don't need the tools.

Ask yourself; "Is it safe to perform this action while disabled, or bobbing around in a shipping lane?" If not, you may not need the tools.

Ask yourself; "Would I be able to safely limp in on one motor, or call SeaTow...and I don't want to change that?" If so, you may not need need the tools or the parts.

You should carry tools needed to conduct the repairs you decide on while drinking that soda..

[Guest]

I carry what's known as my bitch bag (because according to the Admiral, I bitch every time I have to open it), it's a soft-sided tool bag.

It contains:

2 sets of combination wrenches (metric & SAE)

3/8" rachet with metric and SAE sockets

set of screwdrivers

set of Torx drivers

wire strippers

ratcheting wire crimper

various wire connectors and butt joints and some extra #12 wire.

a multi-meter

2 sets of hex wrenches (metric & SAE)

pliers, wire dykes, channel lock, 2 sizes of needle-nose pliers, medium size vice-grips

as far as supplies go:

belts (alternator and timing belt)

timing belt tensioner

freshwater pump impeller

points & condenser

1 4' battery cable (had the lug come off off one on the water once, 10 miles out from shore....never again)

duct tape

electrical tape

2 quarts of engine oil

1 gallon of premix coolant.

[Car2n]

I carry one of those all-in-one tool kits from Walmart along with a good set of screwdrivers, various electrical connectors etc. and a prop wrench.

[CptCrunchie]

"SomeSailor" post=805833 wrote:
boobing around

Hmmmmm.... I guess they could be classed as tools..... :whistle: They'd certainly be the best tool in my toolkit! :woohoo:

JK. Couldn't let that one go by. :lol:

[CptCrunchie]

"Woodbutcher" post=805838 wrote:
bitch bag

ROTFL!!!! That's perfect! I can relate! I live in the same world.

[Shawnh]

I carry tools and some parts for working on my engines, electrical and plumbing on the boat. I have spares in the way of belts, filters, alternator on board. I don't think I would change a belt underway, but most certainly at an anchorage on a trip. You know what is said about cruising on a boat... it is fixing a boat away from the dock

To be honest, I wish I had more space for the tools I want to have on board. I really need to change where I put them. Right now I have a 4 boxes in 3 separate locations on the boat. UGH!

One box has mostly tools and parts for electrical issues. One for the bulk of the tools and one that has a lot of misc items in it. I carry a socket set and open end/box wrenches in both SAE and metric. I have both on the boat. Taiwanese trawler with all sorts of American parts on it. Like the Onan Genset (Cummins) has a re-branded Yanmar engine on it (metric). The Cummins engines are SAE. Plumbing is SAE (mostly) Outboard is metric.

Then, there are the handful of wrenches and such that are too large for a toolbox. These are for adjusting the packing gland and such. They sit in a locker under a seat on the fly bridge with all the other too large items like bolt cutters, tire pump and such.

I don't think a boater can have to many tools on the boat. But if they don't have a use, they don't need to be onboard.

[Cmullis]

If your looking for a cheap lightweight 2nd tool kit I would just go for this kit- I have gone deep into the engine with this little kit. I would highly suggest keeping it and an electrical repairs kit on board, i.e. Test light.



Some sailer is right too, I like that "only keep enough tools for what you can do!"

[Solandri]

"Cmullis" post=805942 wrote:
If your looking for a cheap lightweight 2nd tool kit I would just go for this kit- I have gone deep into the engine with this little kit. I would highly suggest keeping it and an electrical repairs kit on board, i.e. Test light.

Thanks. I've been searching for a couple months for a varied tool kit, and this one just nailed it. Here's the direct link to the product:

http://www.harborfreight.com/130-pc-tool-set-with-case-63248.html

Coupon code for 20% off one item at Harbor Freight:. Expires 6/30. Brings it down to $30.39.

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[Guest]

I carry a multi tool kit/ cable ties /fuses / tape / drive & engine oil /spare shackles / mechanic in a can/ spare belt / rags / spilt pins/ inflatable repair kit / inflatable manual pump/ rope / bit of wire basicly one under berth compartment is stacked with gear.

[heedrix]

jumper cables

[2850Bounty]

I typically steer clear of Harbor Freight tools, although some are OK!

US boxed and open end wrench assortment (very few Metric needs)

US 3/8" drive socket set.... both std and deep

An array of Straight Slot and Phillips screw drivers

High quality electrical tools and fittings

Needle nose and std pliers

US made vice grips

Small Ball Peen hammer

Hex Key wrench set (aka Allen Wrench set)

Battery jumper cables

Fuel filter cartridge

Extra Engine Oil

Extra Ethylene Glycol mix

Small amount of Distilled H2O for battery electrolyte

Spare ignition distributor cap (new)

Spare propeller set and hardware

Spare fuel pump

Small array of bolts/washers/nuts

Spare alternator/circ pump belts

Spare 1027B seawater pump impellers

WD-40 and PB Blaster

Gasket making material...... ya never know!

Duct Tape..... the good industrial style

Long trips...... spare HTGR/PMGR starter motor.

Most all of my spare parts are NEW.

I try to keep in mind that I may not be the one who needs the tools and/or parts, so I keep lots and lots of OMC and Mercruiser parts on board.

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[Ruffryder]

"2850Bounty" post=805966 wrote:
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I typically steer clear of Harbor Freight tools, although some are OK!

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