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Ok, cruising people ... here is your assignment.

On every cruising sailboat there is a tool kit. Just for fun; what is in
that tool kit?

Name the tools, how many, what kind, what they do, all the gotta haves, how
do you carry them and where, ....

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"Thomas Wentworth" wrote in message
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Ok, cruising people ... here is your assignment.

On every cruising sailboat there is a tool kit. Just for fun; what is in
that tool kit?

Name the tools, how many, what kind, what they do, all the gotta haves,
how do you carry them and where, ....


Do a search on the SSCA forum. There was some discussion about this a while
ago. www.ssca.org

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On Tue, 13 Jun 2006 16:25:48 GMT, "Thomas Wentworth"
wrote:

On every cruising sailboat there is a tool kit. Just for fun; what is in
that tool kit?

If you are doing serious cruising you really need two sets of tools,
one set with just the basics and readily at hand since you will be
using them all the time, and a second larger set which can be stowed
away somewhere.

Basic set, easy to reach: 4 way combination screw driver, 8 inch
crescent wrench, small and large vice grips, needle nose pliers,
utility knife w/extra blades, WD-40 and a roll of white vinyl rigging
tape.

The advanced set is more boat specific (I know, I know). At the very
least I'd recommend a full set of 1/4 and 3/8 socket wrenches (both US
and metric), a full set of open end and box wrenches (both US and
metric), assorted deep sockets specific to your boat and engine, a
large and small hammer, a very large straight bladed screwdriver, a
block of wood (various uses), wire stripper and crimper, assorted wire
and terminal lugs, electric drill with suitable bits, right angle
ratchet screw driver, large crescent wrench, large channel lock
pliers, heavy duty wire cutter capable of cutting stainless wire,
miscelaneous stainless steel machine screws, sheet metal screws, nuts,
washers, volt ohmmeter, test light, small hack saw, etc.

Also useful are a Dremel tool with a full set of accessory bits,
propane torch, basic rigging tools, cordless drill w/charger, epoxy
kit, inverter, safety glasses, small vice, small grease gun, japanese
pull saw, chisels, etc.

For what it's worth my advanced set is split into 4 tool boxes,
wrenches, rigging tools and parts, electrical tools and parts, and the
fourth box is miscelaneous. I also carry one of the West Marine brief
case type tool kits which is a good place to start for basic stuff but
no substitute for quality tools.

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Thomas Wentworth wrote:
Ok, cruising people ... here is your assignment.

On every cruising sailboat there is a tool kit. Just for fun; what is in
that tool kit?

Name the tools, how many, what kind, what they do, all the gotta haves, how
do you carry them and where, ....



Little Giant Ladder System :-)

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Wayne.B wrote:
snip...
The advanced set is more boat specific (I know, I know). At the very
least I'd recommend a full set of 1/4 and 3/8 socket wrenches (both *US
and metric*), a full set of open end and box wrenches (both *US and
metric*), assorted deep sockets specific to your boat and engine,

snip..

What are *US* socket wrenches and *US* open end/box wrenches?
Could that be SAE sockets and wrenches?

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I think he is refering to "imperial" measurment. SAE came later.
Don White wrote:
Wayne.B wrote:
snip...
The advanced set is more boat specific (I know, I know). At the very
least I'd recommend a full set of 1/4 and 3/8 socket wrenches (both *US
and metric*), a full set of open end and box wrenches (both *US and
metric*), assorted deep sockets specific to your boat and engine,

snip..

What are *US* socket wrenches and *US* open end/box wrenches?
Could that be SAE sockets and wrenches?

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Several files

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On 13 Jun 2006 14:59:03 -0500, Dave wrote:

The kind that use quaint units like "inches" and "feet"--what used to be
called "English" measures until the Brits went over to the dark side g.

Exactly. I call it "US" because I think we are the last ones in the
world measuring things in inches. There was an attempt to introduce
the metric system back in the 70s as I recall but it was viewed as a
subversive plot in some circles.

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Stuff that floats, or at least has a hole in it to attach a float.

Says the man picking up a new short philips head screwdriver this week...

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Thomas Wentworth wrote:
Ok, cruising people ... here is your assignment.

On every cruising sailboat there is a tool kit. Just for fun; what is in
that tool kit?

Name the tools, how many, what kind, what they do, all the gotta haves, how
do you carry them and where, ....

It would take about an hour to list them all I suspect.

Evan Gatehouse

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Bill Kearney wrote:
Stuff that floats, or at least has a hole in it to attach a float.

Says the man picking up a new short philips head screwdriver this week...

I was in Sears once getting a replacement pair of diagonal cutters.
Asked if their "for life" hand tool guarantee covered sinkage. Nearly
had a nice new big screwdriver until the not-too-bright clerk caught on.

Evan Gatehouse

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Wayne.B wrote:

On Tue, 13 Jun 2006 16:25:48 GMT, "Thomas Wentworth"
wrote:

On every cruising sailboat there is a tool kit. Just for fun; what is in
that tool kit?

If you are doing serious cruising you really need two sets of tools,
one set with just the basics and readily at hand since you will be
using them all the time, and a second larger set which can be stowed
away somewhere.

Nice quick-list. As small as we are, we have 6 tool/junk boxes. Our
first-line kit is the little red box that came with the engine, adding
some open-end wrenches, allen wrenches and one of those 6-in-1 hammers
with all the screwdrivers in the handle. In 10 seconds, I can pull that
out of the drawer nearest the companionway and handle most emergencies.

Add spare parts like impellers, bilge pumps, various switches, a variety
of caulks and gaskets.

Don't forget the duck/duct tape!

--
Jere Lull
Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD)
Xan's Pages: http://members.dca.net/jerelull/X-Main.html
Our BVI FAQs (290+ pics) http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/

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Thomas Wentworth wrote:
Ok, cruising people ... here is your assignment.

On every cruising sailboat there is a tool kit. Just for fun; what is in
that tool kit?

Name the tools, how many, what kind, what they do, all the gotta haves, how
do you carry them and where, ....



(3) rolls of grey duct tape

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Thomas Wentworth wrote:
Ok, cruising people ... here is your assignment.

On every cruising sailboat there is a tool kit. Just for fun; what is in
that tool kit?

Name the tools, how many, what kind, what they do, all the gotta haves, how
do you carry them and where, ....

wd-40, duct tape, some clothes hangers, one handed pocket knife,
garbage bag ties, screw driver, handful of fuses, ziploc bags and
rubber bands, q-tips, wooden plugs and mallet, heavy duty cable
cutters, rope, a brick, electrical tape, cloth rags, multi-meter, wind
proof lighter, scraps of wire, twist on electrical connectors, assorted
bolts and nuts, a corkscrew, ball pein hammer, an extension cord, and a
sh*t load of bubble gum.

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On Wed, 14 Jun 2006 02:35:59 -0500, James Douglas
wrote:

Name the tools, how many, what kind, what they do, all the gotta haves, how
do you carry them and where, ....




(3) rolls of grey duct tape

And if that won't fix it, it's really broken.

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On 14 Jun 2006 01:12:31 -0700, "purple_stars"
wrote:

wd-40, duct tape, some clothes hangers, one handed pocket knife,
garbage bag ties, screw driver, handful of fuses, ziploc bags and
rubber bands, q-tips, wooden plugs and mallet, heavy duty cable
cutters, rope, a brick, electrical tape, cloth rags, multi-meter, wind
proof lighter, scraps of wire, twist on electrical connectors, assorted
bolts and nuts, a corkscrew, ball pein hammer, an extension cord, and a
sh*t load of bubble gum.

You've included some of my favorite "specialty" tools like the coat
hanger, but I've never felt the need for a brick. What do you use
that for if I can ask?

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Wayne.B wrote:
On 14 Jun 2006 01:12:31 -0700, "purple_stars"
wrote:

wd-40, duct tape, some clothes hangers, one handed pocket knife,
garbage bag ties, screw driver, handful of fuses, ziploc bags and
rubber bands, q-tips, wooden plugs and mallet, heavy duty cable
cutters, rope, a brick, electrical tape, cloth rags, multi-meter, wind
proof lighter, scraps of wire, twist on electrical connectors, assorted
bolts and nuts, a corkscrew, ball pein hammer, an extension cord, and a
sh*t load of bubble gum.

You've included some of my favorite "specialty" tools like the coat
hanger, but I've never felt the need for a brick. What do you use
that for if I can ask?

oh well you can beat on stuff with it, and toss it at stuff too. but
what i was really thinking was more of a firebrick so when you use a
blow torch or need to solder something you don't burn a hole in the
boat LOL. i know when i'm around the house i'm always picking up a
rock or brick and using it for something, and there's not many rocks on
a boat! :) it's also good for holding things down when the wind blows.

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Hmmm...

Haven't heard one mention of "The Universal Wrench & Socket Set"*.

Better known as: Vice Grip Pliers.


* AKA "Polish Socket Set" for the politically incorrect.

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"purple_stars" wrote in message
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Wayne.B wrote:
On 14 Jun 2006 01:12:31 -0700, "purple_stars"
wrote:

wd-40, duct tape, some clothes hangers, one handed pocket knife,
garbage bag ties, screw driver, handful of fuses, ziploc bags and
rubber bands, q-tips, wooden plugs and mallet, heavy duty cable
cutters, rope, a brick, electrical tape, cloth rags, multi-meter, wind
proof lighter, scraps of wire, twist on electrical connectors, assorted
bolts and nuts, a corkscrew, ball pein hammer, an extension cord, and a
sh*t load of bubble gum.

You've included some of my favorite "specialty" tools like the coat
hanger, but I've never felt the need for a brick. What do you use
that for if I can ask?

oh well you can beat on stuff with it, and toss it at stuff too. but
what i was really thinking was more of a firebrick so when you use a
blow torch or need to solder something you don't burn a hole in the
boat LOL. i know when i'm around the house i'm always picking up a
rock or brick and using it for something, and there's not many rocks on
a boat! :) it's also good for holding things down when the wind blows.


You could string a few together and tie them around the discordant crew
members ankles........

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On Wed, 14 Jun 2006 20:02:38 -0800, Steve Thrasher
wrote:

Haven't heard one mention of "The Universal Wrench & Socket Set"*.

Better known as: Vice Grip Pliers.

Posted 6/13/06:

"Basic set, easy to reach: 4 way combination screw driver, 8 inch
crescent wrench, small and large vice grips, needle nose pliers,
utility knife w/extra blades, WD-40 and a roll of white vinyl rigging
tape."

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Wayne.B wrote:

On Wed, 14 Jun 2006 20:02:38 -0800, Steve Thrasher
wrote:


Haven't heard one mention of "The Universal Wrench & Socket Set"*.

Better known as: Vice Grip Pliers.


Posted 6/13/06:

"Basic set, easy to reach: 4 way combination screw driver, 8 inch
crescent wrench, small and large vice grips, needle nose pliers,
utility knife w/extra blades, WD-40 and a roll of white vinyl rigging
tape."


add

Wire cutter and nicopress tool.
And a small "come-along"