Tool kit

cls10105

Hello, still dont have my boat but the bank says any day now. But i am trying to get ready i am looking at getting a tool kit any suggestions. should i get metrics. Wanted to check with the pros before wasting my money. Thanks for all your help 

Cableguy Greg

You are going to want both Metric and SAE. I got a decent set at Lowes on Black Friday a few years ago. It has deep well's along with standard depth sockets. The kit also came with open end and box end wrenches. I think it was a 200 piece set. I keep that under my forward berth mattress. I have a smaller kit with an adjustable wrench, flat and phillps head screwdrivers, pliers, needle nose pliers, wire cutters and a good quality (Klein) wire stripper/crimper. I stress good quality on that one because the cheap ones tend to bend or not set correctly. Both sets are in soft sided bags, which makes for easier storage.

I also have a small collection of stainless nuts and bolts of various sizes and lengths. I keep "butt" splices and wire connectors in there as well. I also keep some marine grade wire on hand for a "just in case" situation.

cls10105

Thanks Greg, i will try and get by sears today they are going out of business may have a good sale.

Willhound

Here's an earlier thread with some suggestions. 
https://rinkerboats.vanillacommunities.com/discussion/8923/tools-on-board

raybo3

Multi-meter is a must and not to be a wise guy learn how to use it.. A pick up tool is very helpful also. Either magnetic or gripper type. Flashlight and spray lube (WD-40). Pump pliers (Channel locks). Spare fuses.  

cls10105

Ty guys, 

LaRea

If you do get tools from Sears, avoid the screwdrivers.  After a couple years, the plastic handles smell like vomit.  

Get a good cordless drill.  I have a Ryobi set with the inflator shown below.  Fantastic tool ... it will inflate a floatie chair in no time, and deflate it when you're done.  I keep the drill, inflator, charger and a spare battery on board at all times.  

cls10105

Good idea..ty LaRea

randy56

Hold up a few more days Black Friday sale are coming.

Cableguy Greg

randy56 said:

Hold up a few more days Black Friday sale are coming.

Agreed!!!

Robs_232

Ditto on LaRea on Craftsman screwdrivers. Horrible smell in the tool box. I had to throw mine away, it's that bad. Plus they aren't comfortable to use.

Stodge

I find the tool I use most often is a stubby ratchet screwdriver with bits that store in the handle.

Similar to this one:

cls10105

Thats nice

Stodge

Don't get me wrong, I carry a full set of tools.  But it seems most times I can do what I need to do with a short screwdriver or a multi-tool.

McGarnicle

Keep an eye out for Sears to put their craftsman sets on sale again. They just had everything marked down last week and could get 165 piece set for $30. 

69fastback

I bought a 300 piece Husky tool kit last year, just to carry when I go boating, dirt biking, or driving the Mustang. It has pretty much everything in it, and is in a smallish case. I think it was in sale for $90. 

reneechris14

Father's day is Sunday, all mom's should see this.

Ian

Nice kit but no room for it plus the other tool box I have for the rest of the needed items. 

rasbury

that is a nice kit- they had them on sale once at Christmas ( maybe fathers day ) and I missed it....I have a pretty decent one that is the fold out style which has a lot of stuff...when I'm serious I take my regular tool box..it has two hammers.

Thanks for posting!

Cableguy Greg

I got a Kobalt tool kit on black Friday a few years ago. It is probably too big for the boat. I took it out of it's hard case and put all of the wrenches and sockets in a soft sided canvas bag so it would fit in a smaller area. 

rasbury

I've always thought I would figure out a little spot around the bilge to secure a tool box....

Dream_Inn

shawnmjr said:

Home Depot has another deal on a 270 piece socket/wrench set for $99. Is it bad I want this even though I probably have 5 of everything in this set? 

Never a bad thing to want more tools!

Let me add, I'd prefer one like this (except more wrenches):

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-309-Piece-Standard-SAE-and-Metric-Combination-Polished-Chrome-Mechanics-Tool-Set-1-4-in-3-8-in/5001996759

Maybe you'd be tempted with this one:

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-232-Piece-Mechanic-s-Tool-Set-in-3-Drawer-Chest/5000183119