[NE Sailboat]

I was taking a look at my tool box today and trying to decide what to take
on board.

If you carry a tool box, could you tell what tools go in the box.

[KLC Lewis]

"NE Sailboat" wrote in message
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I was taking a look at my tool box today and trying to decide what to take
on board.

If you carry a tool box, could you tell what tools go in the box.




I would start by looking at my boat's systems and determining what it would
require to work on them.

[Capt. JG]

"KLC Lewis" wrote in message
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"NE Sailboat" wrote in message
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I was taking a look at my tool box today and trying to decide what to take
on board.

If you carry a tool box, could you tell what tools go in the box.




I would start by looking at my boat's systems and determining what it
would require to work on them.



Definitely a good idea. The basic sort of things are, of course, well...
basic. I carry a ClampTite tool used for making impromptu hose clams.
Vice-grips are good to have, as well as an assortment of small screwdrivers.
I carry a wire crimp tool, and hand-twist wire caps of various sizes. I also
carry some tape called Rescue Tape. It's self-bonding, permanent, and water
proof. Found that and the ClampTite at the Strictly Sail show in Oakland.
Some things are specialized, which are determined by the boat systems.

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

[Joe]

On May 31, 9:15 pm, "NE Sailboat" wrote:
I was taking a look at my tool box today and trying to decide what to take
on board.

If you carry a tool box, could you tell what tools go in the box.

Which one?

Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or deck tool box?

Joe

[[email protected]]

On May 31, 4:15 pm, "NE Sailboat" wrote:
I was taking a look at my tool box today and trying to decide what to take
on board.

If you carry a tool box, could you tell what tools go in the box.

How far from civilization are you heading? What kind of systems does
your boat have? How long have you had the boat? I ask the last
because I've found that tools tend to accumulate on boats as the years
go by and the problem becomes which ones to remove rather than which
to add.

On my boat I don't carry a box as such since I have a work bench and
have four cupboards and two drawers dedicated to tools... I've got
another three bins just for spare parts... But when day sailing on a
dingy I don't take any tools and a Leatherman Wave (tm) and some tape
is all you need for a weekend on the typical keeler... Add some rags
and some decent marine grease a hacksaw and hammer a large screw
driver and a couple of wrenches for basic mechanical stuff. A bit of
sail tape, some whipping thread and a couple of sail needles for
whipping and sewing wayward cleats and such back on your sails takes
care of the basic boat specific stuff. A soldering iron some
electrical solder a crimping tool and collection of crimps and some
assorted wire will do the electrical.

-- Tom.

[Keith]

Duct tape and WD-40.

If it moves when it shouldn't, use the duct tape.
If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40.

Oh yea, and a very large hammer if the above fails.

Several years ago I made a list of tools and spares to be carried on board.
The list is old, 4 pages long and not completed. The format used is Word
doc. It needs to be reviewed and updated.
If someone wants a copy let me know. In return I would appreciate any
feedback to improve the list.

"Keith" wrote in message
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Duct tape and WD-40.

If it moves when it shouldn't, use the duct tape.
If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40.

Oh yea, and a very large hammer if the above fails.

[tlindly]

On Jun 1, 10:17 am, wrote:
Several years ago I made a list of tools and spares to be carried on board.
The list is old, 4 pages long and not completed. The format used is Word
doc. It needs to be reviewed and updated.
If someone wants a copy let me know. In return I would appreciate any
feedback to improve the list.

Paste it in! 4 pages ain't gonna fill up the web...

"tlindly" wrote in message
oups.com...
On Jun 1, 10:17 am, wrote:
Several years ago I made a list of tools and spares to be carried on
board.
The list is old, 4 pages long and not completed. The format used is Word
doc. It needs to be reviewed and updated.
If someone wants a copy let me know. In return I would appreciate any
feedback to improve the list.

Paste it in! 4 pages ain't gonna fill up the web..

Here is the pasted list. It may not have copied in its entirety?


Tools and Spare Parts





Description
Size
Quantity
Location

Allen Wrenches




Chisels (cold)




Cordless Drill




Set of drill bits




File:




******* 8"




Rattail




Triangular




Hammer




ballpeen




Mallet




Measuring:




Tape




Caliper




Venier




Oil Stone




Pliers:




Groove joint




Long Nose




Bent Nose




Lineman




Diagonal Cutter




Slip Joint




Vise Grip




Mirror (retrieving)




Putty Knifes




Bolt Cutter




Pipe Cutter




Hacksaw




Blade




Screwdrivers:




Flat




Jewellers set




Robertson




Phillip




Tin snips




Torch kit









Tap and Die Set




8-32




10-24




10-32




1/4-20




5/16-24




3/8-16




3/8-24




Utility Knives




Vise




Clamps




Wire Bushes




Wrenches:




Adjustable




Pipe




Open set




Strap




Work gloves




Glue:




Two parts Epoxy




Glooze it




Sealers:




Silicone




Lubricants




W40




Silicone Spray




Grease




Electrical




Running light bulbs




Spare bulbs for lights




Fuses




Wire crimps




Wire stripper crimpers




Assorted size of wire




Flashlight batterier




Flashlight bulbs




Electrical tape




Silicone grease




Multimeter




Solder/Paste




Soldering iron




Sail Repair Kit




Scissor




Sailmaker's wax




Palm




Seam rippers




Hot knive and tips




Light thread




Spool waxed Polyester




Needle #13,15,17 & 19




Repair Tape




Stickback Dacron




Weights seizing wire




D or O rings




Tubular webbing




Sailmaker plier




Weight Sailcloth




Dacron/Terylene




Awls




Grommet Set/Mallet




Rigging




Nicro press tool




Nicro press sleeves




SS thimbles




Snap shackles




Weight wire




Rigging toggles




Clevis pins




Track cars




Plate Set




Main Halyar




Genoa Halyard




Turnbuckles






























Engine and Mechanical




Transmission fluid




Engine oil




Filters




Voltage regulator




Engine belt




Hose clamps




Water pump Impeller




Packing (flax)




Spares




Cotter pins




SS nuts and bolts




Head repair kit




Galley pump repair kit




Winch Parts




Pawls




Pawl spring




Roller bearing




Split rings




Toothbrush




Dental pick




Extra Handle

[Capt. JG]

"Keith" wrote in message
ups.com...
Duct tape and WD-40.

If it moves when it shouldn't, use the duct tape.
If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40.

Oh yea, and a very large hammer if the above fails.



Not WD-40.. use something that lubricates and prevents rust. 40 doesn't
lubricate...

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com