I agree with much of what has been suggested. I disagree on the Klein screwdriver. I prefer the Lutz style where the all the tips are visible all the time. https://www.amazon.com/Lutz-21001-Ratchet-Screwdriver-Blue/dp/B00ZKQ8BJQ/ref=sr_1_35?crid=26LURHODN4JV0&keywords=multi+tip+screwdriver&qid=1668109274&sprefix=multi+tip+screwdriver%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-35 <https://www.amazon.com/Lutz-21001-Ratchet-Screwdriver-Blue/dp/B00ZKQ8BJQ/ref=sr_1_35?crid=26LURHODN4JV0&keywords=multi+tip+screwdriver&qid=1668109274&sprefix=multi+tip+screwdriver,aps,82&sr=8-35>
I also have a set of Alden wrenches that I love as I don’t need to know the size of the head/nut I am trying to loosen. Not for really stuck nuts where shear power is needed, but great in tight spaces and for many less demanding applications. https://www.suncoasttools.com/crm/VendorPages.aspx?Vendor=AldenWrenches <https://www.suncoasttools.com/crm/VendorPages.aspx?Vendor=AldenWrenches> S/V Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT > On Nov 9, 2022, at 2:45 PM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > Basics: > Tapes- Silicone repair, electrical/rigging and duct. > For screwdrivers a Klein 11 in 1 and 4:1 stubby, #3 phillips and large flat > blade > Channel locks, adjustable wrenches and box wrenches, SAE and metric, allen > wrenches SAE nd metric > Crimpers Strippers > Battery powered multi tool and drill, dremel > Strap wrench > sockets, SAE and metric > and David's coat hanger! > > Joel > > On Wed, Nov 9, 2022 at 2:34 PM David Risch via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: > Do not forget the most important one… > > > > Wire Coat Hanger > > > > From: Shawn Wright via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com > <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> > Sent: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 1:57 PM > To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> > Cc: Shawn Wright <shawngwri...@gmail.com <mailto:shawngwri...@gmail.com>> > Subject: Stus-List Re: Minimum list of Tools to be kept onboard a boat > > > > I carry a lot of tools, but did cull some of them after the first season, as > many were duplicates which came with the boat but were of inferior quality, > or were badly corroded. > > > > I have a large plastic toolbox with: complete screwdriver set (plus a good > multi tip driver), (3 each of standard, philips and roberston, plus roberston > #0 for small trim screws). Complete wrench set both metric and SAE in a wrap. > A wrap of custom made wrenches for the boat, made for hard to access bits on > the engine, supplied by PO. Needle nose pliers, channel locks, side cutters, > crescent wrenches. Several metal files, hacksaw with spare metal cutting > blades. Set of allen keys. Small hammer. Tap and die set with common sizes > (full set I leave at home). > > > > In addition, I have a decent sized ratchet set in a case with 1/4, 3/8 and > 1/2" drive sockets both metric and SAE up to 22mm, along with torx and hex > sockets. > > > > I also have 3 plastic bins with electrical tools (meter, soldering iron, > crimpers, etc), connectors and wire, although could probably cull down to > one, but I always seem to have several minor electrical mods on the todo > list. I would rate this category *very* highly, as it takes very little > space, but can make the difference when something electrical goes wrong. > > > > I also have a set of 18V tools (circular saw, recip saw, drill, hammer drill, > flashlight) that I use for projects, but keep only the drill and light aboard > when sailing. Good set of drill bits as well. > > > > Spare parts for nearly everything: starter, alternator, engine belts, water > pump, impellers, glow plugs, engine coolant premixed, zincs for engine and > shaft, macerator pump, water pressure pump. Large assortment of SS fasteners, > shackles, etc. > > > > We have an electric dinghy motor which charges off solar, and the battery is > capable of starting the main engine in the event of total battery failure. So > far, I've only had to use it to jump start the car after leaving it for > several months... :) > > > > Depends on where you sail, but we are often out 4-6 weeks at a time in fairly > remote areas, so being self-sufficient is important. > > > > -- > > Shawn Wright > > shawngwri...@gmail.com <mailto:shawngwri...@gmail.com> > S/V Callisto, 1974 C&C 35 > > https://www.facebook.com/SVCallisto > <https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FSVCallisto&data=05%7C01%7C%7Ccfd9c7911c954ae2628f08dac2844795%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638036170647148489%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=d7gh6muk%2F48IMzdN%2BW6Zy9yISAzVDURd%2FOmS99LE%2BqU%3D&reserved=0> > > > > > On Wed, Nov 9, 2022 at 10:34 AM CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: > > I've been helping a friend get his sailboat together and it's his first boat > and he never has the right handtools, so I bring my own toolbag. I wonder if > anyone ever put together a list of hand tools to be kept on the boat that I > could share with him. > > > > I also need to remove some unnecessary tools as the bag has gotten heavier > over time. > > > > Thanks in advance, > > Chuck S > > > > -- > Joel >
