Max123
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I've got a relatively complete tool set in my garage, and bring a small toolbox out with me on the boat - but so far it seems relatively haphazard and its mostly the tools I needed for the last job I did. I don't have duplicates/dedicated tools for the boat so inevitably I grab a tool and forget to put it back in the boat toolbox.
I wanted to get a bit more disciplined and buy the right toolbox and get a set of dedicated 'boat only' tools and I'm looking for recommendations or items that I might be missing. Application is for day-use boating - not longterm/multi-day use, which would warrant a much larger toolkit.
Whenever people post about their toolboxes it seems like there is massive tool inflation about what you need. This isn't about having everything, its about having a tight set of tools for critical work to get you back to the launch, or get you on the water if you discover something minor at the dock. If I need to do major work back at the marina, I'm fine if I have to bring some tools from home.
Here's my list:
- Battery jump box (basic Canadian Tire unit)
- Spare drain plug
- Prop wrench, spare cotter pins, small 2x4 to hold prop
- Spare prop with thrust washer, lock washer, prop nut zap strapped through the prop
- Zap straps (various sizes)
- Stainless tie wire
- Roll of self fusing tape (Rescue Tape)
- Leatherman (mainly for the pliers)
- Olfa Utility Knife (because Leatherman's suck if you actually want to cut something like a hose)
- Channel lock pliers
- Crescent wrench
- Multibit Screwdriver (Picquic)
- Set of allen keys
- Hatchet
- Small butane torch
- spare 10amp fuses
- Small tube grease + small spray can penetrating oil
- Roll of blue shop paper towels
Anything you would recommend on top of this? Recommendations on a particular toolbox?
I realize I'm missing a set of trailer specific tools, but the boat is parked/launched directly at the marina (into fresh water) so it hasn't been critical. I also keep a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, plus a tow rope and shackles - this is toolbox specific, and not a general list of everything I need to have on the boat.
I wanted to get a bit more disciplined and buy the right toolbox and get a set of dedicated 'boat only' tools and I'm looking for recommendations or items that I might be missing. Application is for day-use boating - not longterm/multi-day use, which would warrant a much larger toolkit.
Whenever people post about their toolboxes it seems like there is massive tool inflation about what you need. This isn't about having everything, its about having a tight set of tools for critical work to get you back to the launch, or get you on the water if you discover something minor at the dock. If I need to do major work back at the marina, I'm fine if I have to bring some tools from home.
Here's my list:
- Battery jump box (basic Canadian Tire unit)
- Spare drain plug
- Prop wrench, spare cotter pins, small 2x4 to hold prop
- Spare prop with thrust washer, lock washer, prop nut zap strapped through the prop
- Zap straps (various sizes)
- Stainless tie wire
- Roll of self fusing tape (Rescue Tape)
- Leatherman (mainly for the pliers)
- Olfa Utility Knife (because Leatherman's suck if you actually want to cut something like a hose)
- Channel lock pliers
- Crescent wrench
- Multibit Screwdriver (Picquic)
- Set of allen keys
- Hatchet
- Small butane torch
- spare 10amp fuses
- Small tube grease + small spray can penetrating oil
- Roll of blue shop paper towels
Anything you would recommend on top of this? Recommendations on a particular toolbox?
I realize I'm missing a set of trailer specific tools, but the boat is parked/launched directly at the marina (into fresh water) so it hasn't been critical. I also keep a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, plus a tow rope and shackles - this is toolbox specific, and not a general list of everything I need to have on the boat.
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got lots of those, I’ve used a hook to replace a fuse a couple times, my voltage spike right up 
