On 11/8/2010 12:23 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:13:22 -0500,
wrote:

On 11/8/2010 12:26 AM, Wayne.B wrote:
No connection, just a satisfied customer:

http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=12347&familyName=Crescent+170+ Piece+Professional+Mechanic%27s+Tool+Set

Are they reasonable rust resistant?

They are plated with good quality chrome which makes them somwhat
resistant but they should really be wiped down as soon as possible
with WD40, Corrosion-X or BoeShield if they get wet. In a smaller
boat I'd keep them in a large zip lock bag for an extra measure of
protection. In all honesty this particular set is probably overkill
for any boat without an inboard engine but it does have a very good
selection. There are only a few extra tools that you'd need to carry
in most cases - hammer, large screwdriver, crimper/stripper, vice
grips, etc.


Thanks. I'm not mechanically competent to work on boat engines. But I
can tighten up stuff that works loose. The biggest problem I had with my
"salt water boat" was with batteries, but not for two seasons now, since
I replaced the old batteries.

On 11/8/10 3:11 PM, Paul@BYC wrote:
On 11/8/2010 12:23 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:13:22 -0500,
wrote:

On 11/8/2010 12:26 AM, Wayne.B wrote:
No connection, just a satisfied customer:

http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=12347&familyName=Crescent+170+ Piece+Professional+Mechanic%27s+Tool+Set


Are they reasonable rust resistant?

They are plated with good quality chrome which makes them somwhat
resistant but they should really be wiped down as soon as possible
with WD40, Corrosion-X or BoeShield if they get wet. In a smaller
boat I'd keep them in a large zip lock bag for an extra measure of
protection. In all honesty this particular set is probably overkill
for any boat without an inboard engine but it does have a very good
selection. There are only a few extra tools that you'd need to carry
in most cases - hammer, large screwdriver, crimper/stripper, vice
grips, etc.


Thanks. I'm not mechanically competent to work on boat engines. But I
can tighten up stuff that works loose. The biggest problem I had with my
"salt water boat" was with batteries, but not for two seasons now, since
I replaced the old batteries.


Remember the first rule of boat repair: "First, do no harm!"

I'll replace a battery, change the oil, change spark plugs, change
filters, et cetera, on a boat engine, but that's about it. Anything more
complicated, engine-wise, and I want a trained mechanic to do it.

"HarryK" wrote in message
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On 11/8/10 3:11 PM, Paul@BYC wrote:
On 11/8/2010 12:23 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:13:22 -0500,
wrote:

On 11/8/2010 12:26 AM, Wayne.B wrote:
No connection, just a satisfied customer:

http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=12347&familyName=Crescent+170+ Piece+Professional+Mechanic%27s+Tool+Set


Are they reasonable rust resistant?

They are plated with good quality chrome which makes them somwhat
resistant but they should really be wiped down as soon as possible
with WD40, Corrosion-X or BoeShield if they get wet. In a smaller
boat I'd keep them in a large zip lock bag for an extra measure of
protection. In all honesty this particular set is probably overkill
for any boat without an inboard engine but it does have a very good
selection. There are only a few extra tools that you'd need to carry
in most cases - hammer, large screwdriver, crimper/stripper, vice
grips, etc.


Thanks. I'm not mechanically competent to work on boat engines. But I
can tighten up stuff that works loose. The biggest problem I had with my
"salt water boat" was with batteries, but not for two seasons now, since
I replaced the old batteries.


Remember the first rule of boat repair: "First, do no harm!"

I'll replace a battery, change the oil, change spark plugs, change
filters, et cetera, on a boat engine, but that's about it. Anything more
complicated, engine-wise, and I want a trained mechanic to do it.

Speaking about tools.... I dropped into a local dealer, after returning a
couple sections of staging, and plopped down $439.00 + tax for the Fein
oscillating tool kit.
Besides replacing a few broken tiles and re-grouting a section of the
kitchen floor, I'll have to look for other jobs to do with it to justify
that expense.
example...
http://astore.amazon.com/fein-tools-...ail/B003INE4OY

YukonBound wrote:


"HarryK" wrote in message
...
On 11/8/10 3:11 PM, Paul@BYC wrote:
On 11/8/2010 12:23 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:13:22 -0500,
wrote:

On 11/8/2010 12:26 AM, Wayne.B wrote:
No connection, just a satisfied customer:

http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=12347&familyName=Crescent+170+ Piece+Professional+Mechanic%27s+Tool+Set



Are they reasonable rust resistant?

They are plated with good quality chrome which makes them somwhat
resistant but they should really be wiped down as soon as possible
with WD40, Corrosion-X or BoeShield if they get wet. In a smaller
boat I'd keep them in a large zip lock bag for an extra measure of
protection. In all honesty this particular set is probably overkill
for any boat without an inboard engine but it does have a very good
selection. There are only a few extra tools that you'd need to carry
in most cases - hammer, large screwdriver, crimper/stripper, vice
grips, etc.


Thanks. I'm not mechanically competent to work on boat engines. But I
can tighten up stuff that works loose. The biggest problem I had
with my
"salt water boat" was with batteries, but not for two seasons now,
since
I replaced the old batteries.


Remember the first rule of boat repair: "First, do no harm!"

I'll replace a battery, change the oil, change spark plugs, change
filters, et cetera, on a boat engine, but that's about it. Anything
more complicated, engine-wise, and I want a trained mechanic to do it.

Speaking about tools.... I dropped into a local dealer, after
returning a couple sections of staging, and plopped down $439.00 + tax
for the Fein oscillating tool kit.
Besides replacing a few broken tiles and re-grouting a section of the
kitchen floor, I'll have to look for other jobs to do with it to
justify that expense.
example...
http://astore.amazon.com/fein-tools-...ail/B003INE4OY

Others are on board with that tool now. You should have checked Dremel
or even Craftsman. They are a hell of a lot cheaper for a very similar
product.

On Tue, 09 Nov 2010 19:14:24 -0500, L G wrote:

Speaking about tools.... I dropped into a local dealer, after
returning a couple sections of staging, and plopped down $439.00 + tax
for the Fein oscillating tool kit.
Besides replacing a few broken tiles and re-grouting a section of the
kitchen floor, I'll have to look for other jobs to do with it to
justify that expense.
example...
http://astore.amazon.com/fein-tools-...ail/B003INE4OY

Others are on board with that tool now. You should have checked Dremel
or even Craftsman. They are a hell of a lot cheaper for a very similar
product.

I bought one at Harbor Freight today for $60. I have no doubt that
the Fein is a better tool but I will only be using it once in a while
for small projects. HF has an even cheaper model with a plastic
housing for about $35, same accessories.

On Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:17:41 -0500, HarryK wrote:

I'll replace a battery, change the oil, change spark plugs, change
filters, et cetera, on a boat engine, but that's about it. Anything more
complicated, engine-wise, and I want a trained mechanic to do it.

That's all well and good if you are near your home base or some other
area with good services. Once you get off the beaten path it becomes
increasingly difficult to find good people, especially those who are
willing to work on a boat and have repair parts. Most people can
learn to do basic chores like replacing a water pump, alternator,
starter motor, or anchor windlass, all of which have been known to
fail at inopportune times. Sometimes you can find someone ashore who
can fix it, or if you are really provident, you might even have a
replacement onboard.

If I have something that may be suspect, I'll have my local mechanic
change it before we leave, watch how he does the job, and keep the old
part as a spare if it still has some life in it. If not I'll order a
new one and take it along.

Another increasingly frequent issue is getting the carburetor of the
dinghy engine fouled with ethanol fuel. I've pretty well solved that
with the addition of a big filter. Previously however I have needed
to tear down the carb and clean it several times while in the
boondocks.

Having the right tools for all that is absolutely essential.