50 Must Have's

[ocean5ail5]

Would be interesting if there is a list of say the following for cruising.
50 Must have spares
50 Must have tools

[psk125]

Interesting idea. The list will depend a lot upon the boat. Diesels don't need spark plugs. Dyneema rigging doesn't need bolt cutters... A boat with room for 50 tools on board is probably big enough to need 80.

[ocean5ail5]

Originally Posted by psk125

Interesting idea. The list will depend a lot upon the boat. Diesels don't need spark plugs. Dyneema rigging doesn't need bolt cutters... A boat with room for 50 tools on board is probably big enough to need 80.

Think best is to stay on basics, Diesel and no fancy dyeneema lol, maybe work on 40ft as base.

[goboatingnow]

Originally Posted by ocean5ail5

Would be interesting if there is a list of say the following for cruising.

50 Must have spares

50 Must have tools

I think it can be quite personal

I carry

Engine service replacement bits
Oil
Coolant

Spare line of various types
A box of shackles, blocks etc

Toilet and plumbing bits

Electrical bits , cable , connectors , switches , spare shore power connectors etc.

Misc clips , tie wraps ( different sizes and types and a collection of stainless crocodile clips.

A few specialised rigging components as spares

2metres of pipe of common sizes

Some spare teak trim and plywood ( under rear berth )

A fairly large collection of stainless screws and nuts and bolts

Crimp terminals set

[StuM]

Originally Posted by goboatingnow

I think it can be quite personal

I carry

...

Wot, no WD-40 or gaffer/duct tape ?

[El Pinguino]

Tools
1/ sets of ratchet ring spanners & ordinary open spanners
2/ Socket set
3/ Allen keys inc combo socket/allen for Volvo stern gland
4/ Full set screwdrivers
5/ Assortment of ViseGrips
6/ Assortment of shifting spanners
7/ BIG hammer - technical taps, for the applying of
8/ Little hammer
9/ Assorted pliers
10/ Hacksaw
11/ Panel saw
12/ Sewing kit
13/ Splicing kit
14/ Full set of assorted crimpers, cable cutters, etc.
15/ Portable Vice
16/ Angle grinder
17/ Heat gun
18/ Drills, hand and electric
18/ Multimeter
19/ Bolt cutters
20/ Cold chisels and punches.

[StuM]

Originally Posted by El Pinguino

18/ Multimeter

I'd strongly recommend one with a clamp ammeter

[double u]

Originally Posted by StuM

I'd strongly recommend one with a clamp ammeter

absolute MUST!

[Enfant Du Vent]

I found from personal experience that for any complex / new-to-you repair a 6 pack of beer is ESSENTIAL.
This allows you to take a logical first step--open a beer--and ponder if "attacking the problem" has the risk of doing more harm than good!
And if you decide to proceed, then sipping on the beer will help calm your nerves.

[Shrew]

This is one of those weird "tell me everything I need to know" questions. If you don't know what tools you need in your tool bag, are you sure you know what to do when they're needed?

Honestly, no offense intended here. But if one were familiar with how to service and maintain the systems on their vessel, they'd have a good idea of what they need in their tool bag.

50 is a big list, start with basics.

Metric and SAE sockets
Metric and SAE combination (box and open) wrenches
-> ratcheting box are convenient

Multibit screwdriver/nutdriver
hose cutter
mini hacksaw
wire cutters
wire stripper
wire crimper
butane mini torch
large crescent wrench
cordless drill
drill bits (make sure they can drill metal)
telescoping mirror
needle nose pliers
hammer
tape measure
multi-meter
vice grips
hose removal tool
'fish tape' (small reel)
offset screwdriver set

I also carry a variety of sizes of electrical butt connectors, ring terminal and lug connectors.

I keep a tub with a lid for plumbing tools and spares. A tool box with a variety of small storage sections for electrical tools and supplies, and a toolbox for splicing tools and assorted stuff (thimbles, whipping line, needles, etc). Tool bag for generic tools.

[GordMay]

Originally Posted by Shrew

This is one of those weird "tell me everything I need to know" questions. If you don't know what tools you need in your tool bag, are you sure you know what to do when they're needed?...

Binder clips.

[Montanan]

Shades of Grey.

[Montanan]

Originally Posted by Enfant Du Vent

I found from personal experience that for any complex / new-to-you repair a 6 pack of beer is ESSENTIAL.
This allows you to take a logical first step--open a beer--and ponder if "attacking the problem" has the risk of doing more harm than good!
And if you decide to proceed, then sipping on the beer will help calm your nerves.

Ninety nine bottles of beer. Fifty is too few.

[ocean5ail5]

Some good humor in-between.
Thxs got already 1 or 2 things that I will add to my collection.
one that i did not see here yet that I like to keep handy is a telescopic magnetic grabber.

[Rumrace]

Agreeable wife is number one.
(My wife made me post this)