Suggested List of Tools and Spares

Administrator — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 19:43:04 +0000

Michael Keyworth

Eric Goetz

Phil Garland

Administrator Tue, 06/20/2017 - 19:43

Tools

Spares

Preparation

This list of tools and spares is intended to be a minimum guide to tools and spares that might be helpful in routine maintenance at sea or effecting emergency repairs when outside assistance is not available.

Tools
Socket Set, 3/8” Drive SAE, min. 3/8 thru 13/16”	Snap-on, Cornwell, Craftsman, etc.
Socket Set, 3/8” drive, Metric, min. 10 thru 17mm	Snap-on, Cornwell, Craftsman, etc.
Flex T- Handle, 3/8” drive	Snap-on, Cornwell, Craftsman, etc.
Ratchet Wrench, 3/8” drive	Snap-on, Cornwell, Craftsman, etc.
Extension Bars, 3/8” drive, 3”, 6”, 10”	Snap-on, Cornwell, Craftsman, etc.
Socket Set, ½” Drive, SAE 3/8”Thru 1-1/4”	Snap-on, Cornwell, Craftsman, etc.
Socket Set, 1/2” Drive, Metric, 9mm Thru 18mm	Snap-on, Cornwell, Craftsman, etc.
Ratchet Wrench, ½” Drive	Snap-on, Cornwell, Craftsman, etc.
Extension Bars, ½” Drive, 3” 6”, 10”	Snap-on, Cornwell, Craftsman, etc.
Combination Wrenches, SAE, ¼” thru 7/8”	Snap-on, Cornwell, Craftsman, etc.
Combination Wrenches, Metric, 7mm thru 18mm	Snap-on, Cornwell, Craftsman, etc.
Philips Screwdrivers, Size #0, #1, #2, #3 & Stubby	any QUALITY brand w/hardened tips
Slotted Screwdrivers, Size #0, #1, #2, #3 & Stubby	any QUALITY brand w/hardened tips
Hex Head “Allen” Wrenches SAE & Metric	any QUALITY brand
Dead Blow or Soft faced Hammer	any QUALITY brand
20-24 0z Hammer with hole in handle	any QUALITY brand
Adjustable Wrenches: 6, 8, & 12 inches	any QUALITY brand
Strap Wrenches	any QUALITY brand
Nut Drivers, 3/16” thru 1/2 “	any QUALITY brand
Needle Nose Pliers	any QUALITY brand
Offset screwdriver	any QUALITY brand
Locking Pliers: Lg. Jaw, Curved Jaw, Needle Nose	“Vise-Grip” only Models: 12LC, 7CR, &4LN
Sidecutting Pliers “Dikes”	any QUALITY brand
“Slip Joint” Adjustable Pliers 4” capacity	any, but “Channelock” is good (bigger=better)
25 foot Tape measure	any QUALITY brand
High Tension Hacksaw, 12”	any QUALITY brand
12 Hacksaw Blades Bimetal and carbon	any QUALITY brand
Drill bits in a case 1/16 to ½ inch in 64ths	any QUALITY brand
“Spade” bits for wood 5/8 to 1 ¼”	any QUALITY brand
Holesaw Set (up to 4 inch)	Heavy Duty with substantial mandrill
Tap and Die set standard up to ½”	any QUALITY brand
Cordless drill (Highest Voltage)	any heavy duty brand 1/2” Chuck
Cordless Sawzall (Highest Voltage)	Heavy Duty
Assorted Sawzall blades inc. Carbide Blades	any QUALITY brand
Hydraulic Cutter	Husky Tools model -208
Digital Voltmeter	Fluke model 179
Wire Stripper 22 gauge to 10 gauge wire	Anchor# 702030 (West Marine)
Quality Ratchet Crimping Tool	Anchor# 701030 or Dearborn #KT2-2026
Battery Cable Cutters or Shears	Anchor #70205 or equal
12’ Jumper Cables	any QUALITY brand
½ Round Cabinet Maker’s Rasp	Get Coarse cutting( will be used on fiberglass or wood.
8, 10, 12inch Half round and flat files (Bastard)	Nicholson or quality (get comfortable handle)
Assorted cold chisels, pin punches, drifts, etc.	any QUALITY brand
Set of tapered Punches- Small, Medium and Large	2 or 3 different sizes, any QUALITY brand
Wood Chisels (Couple of Sizes)	get plastic handles
Utility Knives and razor knives	any QUALITY brand
Assorted Pry bars	any QUALITY brand
Sharp AWL	any QUALITY brand
Head lamp- Quality LED w/ spare batteries	for working in tight quarters, frees up both hands
Gas powered torch	for heat shrinking
It is important to put holes or to tie safety lines on the large maul, tapered pins, Saws and any other tool that you might be using on deck in rough conditions. Any tool that you are using will be useless if it goes overboard. Make sure that the proper tether is made to it before you leave port.
Spares, supplies and useful bits.
Drywall screws 1”, 1 1/2”, 2”, 2 ½”, 3”, 4”	A quick fastener with many applications, Get Galvanized
Hard wood block or hard rubber-	To cushion hammer blow
Depending on size of boat Larger wrenches	Larger boats= larger tools.
10 feet of 36” wide Sticky back	Can be used to repair a variety of problems
4 rolls of quality Duct tape	Need we explain this?
30-80 foot lengths of electrical wire	14/2, 12/2, 10/2, 8/2
Assorted quality connectors (CNS)	Butt, various ring, spade, etc
5 tubes silicone sealant	any QUALITY brand
5 tubes Boatlife or 101	Cures underwater
10 rolls rigging tape	any QUALITY brand
Various sizes of Spectra or Vectran	50’ lengths of 1/8”, ¼” 3/8”
Assorted Hose Clamps	ABA or Norma
Hose Couplers, Sized to your boat	PVC is preferred
Assortment of hoses, Sized to your boat	Minimum Nylon reinforced
4- 5 min epoxy kits	Good for quick repairs
Boat Owners Mechanical & Electrical Manual	Nigel Calder
How Boat Things Work: An Illustrated Guide	C. Wing

Prepared by

Michael Keyworth Brewer Cove Haven Marina

Eric Goetz Goetz Custom Boats

Phil Garland Hall Spars and Rigging