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jim odell

Wed, Oct 2, 2013 3:02 PM

My friend Don Casey recently updated his cruising advice book & rightly states that unless one is venturing to parts unknown, just about anything major you might need is pretty much available. Certainly found this to be true throughout the Caribbean. With the exception of special application items such as peal & stick sanding discs in the Dominican Republic.

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My friend Don Casey recently updated his cruising advice book & rightly states that unless one is venturing to parts unknown, just about anything major you might need is pretty much available. Certainly found this to be true throughout the Caribbean. With the exception of special application items such as peal & stick sanding discs in the Dominican Republic. Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android

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Chuck Hanson (Yahoo)

Wed, Oct 2, 2013 3:52 PM

Not knowing what boat you have or its size makes the answer difficult. Over
the last 25 years I have had two boats; one houseboat and one trawler. The
most commonly used tool on both boats is a battery operated combination
drill/screwdriver. The second most used is the random orbital sander which
I use for preparing the teak for refinishing. I have an angle grinder that I
have had for about 10 years and have used it only once. It sure saved a lot
of hand work for that application. Other than that, I have a set of
combination wrenches (box and open end wrenches) both American and Metric.
One always needs a hammer. I have a rubber mallet that I have used
infrequently but when needed it was really handy to have. A puller for water
pump impellers really saves time and skinned knuckles. Don't forget the
basic screw drivers. You can build on that to expand to the size of your
storage. I have a large pipe wrench on board to hold the shaft of a dead
engine while operating on the other.

One thing you should consider is to make a list of all routine maintenance
jobs and the wrench it takes then get those wrenches stored in a handy
place. This would include changing oil and fuel filters and cleaning raw
water strainers.

The old adage concerning clothes is that if you haven't worn it in a year,
throw it away. This does not apply to spare parts and tools for the boat.

Good Luck

Chuck Hanson
49' DeFever CPMY

-----Original Message-----
Subject: T&T: Tools for cruising

Friends: We are now at the stage of downsizing from house to boat.

Not knowing what boat you have or its size makes the answer difficult. Over the last 25 years I have had two boats; one houseboat and one trawler. The most commonly used tool on both boats is a battery operated combination drill/screwdriver. The second most used is the random orbital sander which I use for preparing the teak for refinishing. I have an angle grinder that I have had for about 10 years and have used it only once. It sure saved a lot of hand work for that application. Other than that, I have a set of combination wrenches (box and open end wrenches) both American and Metric. One always needs a hammer. I have a rubber mallet that I have used infrequently but when needed it was really handy to have. A puller for water pump impellers really saves time and skinned knuckles. Don't forget the basic screw drivers. You can build on that to expand to the size of your storage. I have a large pipe wrench on board to hold the shaft of a dead engine while operating on the other. One thing you should consider is to make a list of all routine maintenance jobs and the wrench it takes then get those wrenches stored in a handy place. This would include changing oil and fuel filters and cleaning raw water strainers. The old adage concerning clothes is that if you haven't worn it in a year, throw it away. This does not apply to spare parts and tools for the boat. Good Luck Chuck Hanson 49' DeFever CPMY -----Original Message----- Subject: T&T: Tools for cruising Friends: We are now at the stage of downsizing from house to boat.

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Joel Wilkins

Wed, Oct 2, 2013 7:08 PM

Have not had the oppty to cruise extensively but live on the boat for 4 years with no land based dwelling at all. So here are my .02

In addition to what others have said...
A small, 6" or 4" dual wheel bench grinder is invaluable. Grind, polish, sharpen, wire brush. Tool boxes that are Plastic... without much if any metal... ie hasps, hinges and lid closure hw. Amethod that works for you for keeping rust at bay. Stainless tools, spray or wipe on protectants, saran wrap even. just keep the tool stored out of saltwater / salt air. Be meticulous about getting the salt water off and the protectant reapplied EVERY time and quickly. For small tools that I use often so are clumsy to protect in that manner, a sealed, waterproof, plastic box. Think of the type the sproting goods stores sell for ammo and such. Both a corded and a cordless drill. There WILL be times you wish you had the cordless. I personally have the full set of 19.2 Craftsman accessories and carry them all. A 3" belt sander (corded) is very handy. A 110vac polarity checker like sold in the box stores. I also have a Kill-a-watt plug in meter. Hydraulic crimper
for lugs. I have the Harbor Freight 8 ton...works great. Ratcheting Hand Crimper. Heat gun for heat shrink tubing, or multi use butane torch with diffuser. Large Magnet that you can tie a rope to. Not really a tool but a grappling hook. Also works as a shore anchor in tree lined banks.

Don't sink the boat, but fill your available tool space with tools.

Joel Wilkins
m/s Miss Magoo
Columbia 45
Treasure Island, FL

Have not had the oppty to cruise extensively but live on the boat for 4 years with no land based dwelling at all. So here are my .02 In addition to what others have said... A small, 6" or 4" dual wheel bench grinder is invaluable. Grind, polish, sharpen, wire brush. Tool boxes that are Plastic... without much if any metal... ie hasps, hinges and lid closure hw. Amethod that works for you for keeping rust at bay. Stainless tools, spray or wipe on protectants, saran wrap even. just keep the tool stored out of saltwater / salt air. Be meticulous about getting the salt water off and the protectant reapplied EVERY time and quickly. For small tools that I use often so are clumsy to protect in that manner, a sealed, waterproof, plastic box. Think of the type the sproting goods stores sell for ammo and such. Both a corded and a cordless drill. There WILL be times you wish you had the cordless. I personally have the full set of 19.2 Craftsman accessories and carry them all. A 3" belt sander (corded) is very handy. A 110vac polarity checker like sold in the box stores. I also have a Kill-a-watt plug in meter. Hydraulic crimper for lugs. I have the Harbor Freight 8 ton...works great. Ratcheting Hand Crimper. Heat gun for heat shrink tubing, or multi use butane torch with diffuser. Large Magnet that you can tie a rope to. Not really a tool but a grappling hook. Also works as a shore anchor in tree lined banks. Don't sink the boat, but fill your available tool space with tools. Joel Wilkins m/s Miss Magoo Columbia 45 Treasure Island, FL ________________________________

JJ

J. Jay Mautner

Thu, Oct 3, 2013 2:01 PM

That's why our tender is called SPARE PARTS...

J. Jay Mautner
Slow Poke
GB 46-20
On the hard in Southport, ME

-----Original Message-----
From: Jonathan Haas
Sent: October 01, 2013 15:55
To: TRAWLER LIST
Subject: T&T: Tools for cruising

Friends: We are now at the stage of downsizing from house to boat. The
house goes up for sale in the spring and all the contents going to auction.
As I have been sorting out what goes with us onto the boat and what stays
behind to be sold, I am at a bit of a loss on my shop. I know I'm taking
wrenches, plumbing tools, electrical tools, pliers, screwdrivers, but not
so clear on small things such as nuts, bolts, screws (which I have tons of)
and bigger things such as my power tools. I have a pretty complete
woodshop and I know I'm not taking the bigger stuff like the table saw.
But what about a jig saw? Circular saw? Reciprocating saw? Hand or Belt
sander? I don't want to save too much crap that I will never use on the
boat, but I don't want to have to go re-buy stuff that I let go to the
auction. Anyone have any insights or resources that might help me in the
decision making process.
Thanks to all,
Jonathan Haas

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That's why our tender is called SPARE PARTS... J. Jay Mautner Slow Poke GB 46-20 On the hard in Southport, ME -----Original Message----- From: Jonathan Haas Sent: October 01, 2013 15:55 To: TRAWLER LIST Subject: T&T: Tools for cruising Friends: We are now at the stage of downsizing from house to boat. The house goes up for sale in the spring and all the contents going to auction. As I have been sorting out what goes with us onto the boat and what stays behind to be sold, I am at a bit of a loss on my shop. I know I'm taking wrenches, plumbing tools, electrical tools, pliers, screwdrivers, but not so clear on small things such as nuts, bolts, screws (which I have tons of) and bigger things such as my power tools. I have a pretty complete woodshop and I know I'm not taking the bigger stuff like the table saw. But what about a jig saw? Circular saw? Reciprocating saw? Hand or Belt sander? I don't want to save too much crap that I will never use on the boat, but I don't want to have to go re-buy stuff that I let go to the auction. Anyone have any insights or resources that might help me in the decision making process. Thanks to all, Jonathan Haas _______________________________________________ http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/listinfo/trawlers_lists.trawlering.com To unsubscribe or modify your subscription options (get password, change email address, etc) go to: http://lists.trawlering.com/mailman/listinfo/trawlers_lists.trawlering.com Trawlers & Trawlering and T&T are trademarks of Water World Productions. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

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