Toolbox must haves...-gctid347446

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apexaro1 wrote:
Looking to fill up a toolbag for the boat... aside from a flare gun, any must have tools for a river repair?

A Minnesota Boater. We ware at Treasure Island.

[Go Aweigh2452]

whiskywizard wrote:
Old habit... When he started boating, spark plugs were made of wood.

The wood plugs are round and tapered to fit the thru hull seacocks. In fact, during boating season, you will find my plugs hanging near each seacock...

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[QUOTE]rkcarguy wrote:


Timing belt and spare cross piece-Volvo OHC 4-cyl specific parts

And tools to R&R any of the included items.QUOTE]

You can install a broken timing belt on the water? I sure hope thats a non interference engine or you will be replacing some bent valves out there as well:surr

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rkcarguy wrote:
Oh I love these....

Timing belt and spare cross piece-Volvo OHC 4-cyl specific parts

And tools to R&R any of the included items.

Wow you can replace a timing belt out on the water? I sure hope that is a non interference engine or you will be replacing some bent valves with that t-belt.

[Guest]

We carry all sorts of stuff. Its all extra stuff I had laying around. Best I can recall.

Metric and standard sockets,

metric, and standard combination wrenches,

metric and standard allen sets

couple different size crescent wrenches

assorted screw drivers

vice grips

channel locks

stripper/crimper

diagonal tires

needle nose pliers

standard pliers

tweezers

soldering gun

propane torch nozzle

misc zip ties

misc electric wire

misc electric terminals

shrink wrap for wire connections

duct tape and electrical tape

VOM

stainless wire

never seize

drill and bits

exacto and regular knives

hammer and a couple different punches

dremmel with misc bits

compartment box full of screws, bolts, cotter pins and nuts

two spanners I made to adjust the shaft packing

several different pieces of hose

hack saw

tape measure

small pipe wrench

waxed string

bunch of hose clamps

spare belts, filters and impellers

sheet of plastic to put under stuff when I'm working on it...spills.

It all stores pretty easily in the engine room.

[Guest]

I am a bit too cautious.....

Set of sockets 212 pcs Std and mm

Set of wrenches 30 pcs std and mm

Set of alen keys

Set of screwdrivers flat, philips, etc.

Voltmete

3 different plyers

2 visergrip

Different sizes hammers

Knife

Wires

Connectors

hoses

DUCK TAPE LOTS OF DUCK TAPE

eletrical tape

silicone

jbweld

coil

6 quarts of oil

carb rebuilding kit

20 litters of gas

jumper cables

extra baterie

chanel lock

pipe wrench

spark plugs

rotor e cap

etc etc etc

I always like to be ready for anything I pretty much could put a shop in the middle of the lake.... takes me more time to put all that in and out than to me to get to the lake...... lol

[Guest]

. . . a wire coat hanger (or two).

You might want to have a swim mask, too.

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whiskywizard wrote:
Old habit... When he started boating, spark plugs were made of wood.

HA HA HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay...That's a good one!!!!!!!!

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seawise wrote:
Wow you can replace a timing belt out on the water? I sure hope that is a non interference engine or you will be replacing some bent valves with that t-belt.

Yes, the engines are non-interference. It's a pain as the cooling system has to come off unless it's been upgraded with the aftermarket version, but it can be done.

[RinnyBeth]

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[itsabowtime2]

I keep a hundo in a zip lock baggy.

[Guest]

I carry enough tools to be fully self-sufficient, duplicating most of what I have in the garage at home. Even files, hacksaw, 18V battery recip saw, cutoff wheel, and drill, but that takes a lot of space and weight.

So I suggest to our friends that they focus first on spare parts rather than tools. When you have a breakdown, finding the tools isn't hard, it's finding the right impeller, or bulb, belt, or pump. After spares, then look at specialty tools, like prop pullers, gear pullers, special wrenches. If you have those things, plus a basic socket set, wrench set, various pliers, and screwdrivers, you can always borrow the others.

Even if you have to hire a mechanic, he can jump straight into your job if you have the parts.

[wgander]

Anytime I buy something with a bulb or fuse, or anytime I replace a bulb or fuse, I buy a spare bulb or fuse.

I'm a trailer boater and carry a minimum of tools aboard; when I'm leaving town to boat somewhere else, I bring a spare prop and wrench.

My damage control kit is also minimal.

I'm only concerned with getting back to the dock: the big jobs can be done later.

[dmcb]

As I liveaboard for the season in an area that isn't easy to get parts, I carry spares for a lot of things. I carry a spare trolling motor (Suzuki), a spare radar display, a good selection of stainless fasteners, tools to do almost any repair. An electric cut off grinder to cut the anchor chain if necessary.

Filters, gasket material, spools of electrical wire, fuses, bulbs, oil, antifreeze, and even a spare Xantrax inverter/charger and control.

And yes an 18 volt jig saw, circulating saw, sawzall, 2 chargers (forget and charge on an inverter and the charger is gone). A spare 2400W Yamaha generator in case the diesel fails.

Just to name a few things.

Doug

[RinnyBeth]

We have an orange 5 gallon bucket with a lid from Home Depot.. we keep tons of things in it and one for emergency stuff we take with us on the Zodiac when we venture off to an island.. its seconds as a seat when the Capt steers the Zodiac.. keeps everything dry and being in a bucket, stows away nicely and nothing falls out.. fits under the master berth bed, or a corner in the engine room.