Onboard Tool box kit list

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inspiral
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Onboard Tool box kit list

Post by inspiral »

Hi All

I'm planning on putting together a tool kit that will live on board permanently. Would anyone care to share what they carry with them to get me started ?

Thanks
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Re: Onboard Tool box kit list

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Depends on your craft and engine power ie outboard or inboard, petrol or deisel

To start your list

Gaffer Tape
Hammer
WD40
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Re: Onboard Tool box kit list

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Pliers
set of spanners open and ring
screwdrivers
adjustable wrench
spray oil
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Add spare spark plugs and spanner, spare/emergency starter rope to the list.

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Re: Onboard Tool box kit list

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We have the following

General tool kit in a hard case, can buy from any DIY shop
Small socket set
Wire brush
wD40
Gaffer tape insulating tape
Spark plug spanner
Wrench
Small set of spammers
Captain tolley
Assorted batteries
Assorted fuses
Cable ties assorted
There is NOTHING--absolutely nothing--half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.
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Re: Onboard Tool box kit list

Post by inspiral »

Thanks for the replies all, very helpful.

Coddy wrote:Depends on your craft and engine power ie outboard or inboard, petrol or deisel
Good point. I've got a 85hp Yamaha two stroke and a Mariner 4hp four stroke aux.
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Re: Onboard Tool box kit list

Post by daveinglasgow »

Hi

a volt meter! vital
something to clean the leads connecting to the spark plugs
socket set
pliers longnose, standard and wire
cable ties
fuses
grease ( marine)
rags
wd40
a can of any of the brands of easy start/ carb cleaner
jubilee clips
philips screw driver and standard screw drivers
small bags for screws/ bolts ( money bags are ideal)
oh and a big bigger would be you aux engine

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Re: Onboard Tool box kit list

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Thanks for the reply Dave.
daveinglasgow wrote: oh and a big bigger would be you aux engine
Dave
I assume you mean an aux outboard ?
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Re: Compiled list

Post by inspiral »

Hi All

I've compiled all the feedback into one list. Comments welcome.

Consumables:

Gaffer/Duct tape
Insulating tape
WD40
Easy start/Carb cleaner
Grease ( marine)
Captain Tolley(seam sealer)
Jubilee clips
Cable ties
Rags
Bags for hold small parts

Outboard Spares:

Fuses
Spark plugs
Spark plug lead
Starter Rope

Tools:

Spark plug spanner
Assorted spanners
Socket Set
Hammer
Philips/Slot screwdrivers; large/small
Wrench
Wire brush
Torches/batteries
Multimeter (voltage, resistance, amps)
Pliers long nose, standard and wire strippers


I think I need a bigger boat :roll:
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Re: Onboard Tool box kit list

Post by daveinglasgow »

Hi

yes an aux engine is must or you will piss off the RNLI!

on a plus point your aux does not need to be that big unless you have v high currents so a honda 2.3 or a nissan engine ( mariner mercury tohatsu) 3.5 will work well for most people on here.

re the pull cord. yes if 20hp or less and please send me a link to the video anyone trying to pull start a 70 upward!

re sockets you an get away with an 8, 10, 17, 19 for most jobs

oh and all that will fit in a walking boot bag as that is what mine is in and I use it as ballast.

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