Tools, what do you have on your boat

luckydude

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I started a thread about dry bags and part of that was tools. So far, I have a gearwrench socket set, a Milwaukee screw driver with a ton of bits. a med size adjustable wrench.

I think I need to up my wrench size so it can do the prop nut, or add a channel locks.

Need to add a bunch of tie wraps. Electrical tape.

What else goes in your tool bag? And tell us what you wish you had had but didn't, we love stories.
 
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I have a big bag with tools, but no bigger than 13mm sockets what i need to add as i need them sometimes.
Screwdrivers, wrenches, spark plug key, set of allen key, hammer, several different pliers, electrical tester, gas solder iron, prop nut wrench
Self vulcanizing tape, silicone tape, teflon tape, sail repair tape, glue, some electrical connectors and cable.
All in a upper side open tote tool bag and inside the console, just a little surface rust
The bag is always aboard, i just remove power tools if i brought them for a job.
Chris
 
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I don't have very much on board but I do keep screwdrivers, a crescent wrench, 1/2 socket wrench (8,10,12,13mm sockets), wire/electrical tape/connectors, zip ties, a battery jump pack, etc.. Although if a have a problem on the water, my first call will be to SeaTow.
 
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Carry way too much. Screwdrivers (flat and Phillips), wrenches (SAE & Metric), socket sets, hammer, various vice grips, channel locks, prop wrench, pliers, hack saw, basic electrical kit (connections, wire, strippers etc.), multimeter, duct tape, electrical tape, zip ties, WD-40, and probably a bunch more stuff that I can't recall. My kit has been built up over 20 years of boat ownership, and if I've needed it once on a boat, past or present, it is in the boxes. Completely separate set of tools from house/garage.
 
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