Suggested List of Tools and Spares
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 |
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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. |
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Spares, supplies and useful bits. |
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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