The most important thing

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Squadron

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Nov 8, 2009
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Hunter 22 Charleston, SC
I was out on my boat the other night picking at some problem with the engine, and I realized something... The screwdriver might be the most indispensible tool I've ever put on that boat. I can pry, I can unscrew, I can test electricity... it's great.

So that leads me to my question:

What's the most incredibly useful tool/thing/group of things on your boat?

Thanks!
 
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CaptainJB

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Sep 26, 2008
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-Hunter -356 -Amelia Island
Most Valuable Thing

Plastic wire ties......next to duct tape that is :dance:
 
Ken13559

Ken13559

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Oct 29, 2005
2,363
Hunter Marine 326 303 Singapore
Adjustable spanner (metric size because my Yanmar is) and Leatherman multi-tools (inches 'cos its made in USofA for those inches screw on my Hunter, made in USofA). :D
 
Ed Schenck

Ed Schenck

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Jun 2, 2004
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Hunter 37-cutter, '79 41 23' 30"N 82 33' 20"W--------Huron, OH
Ken has a metric Crescent wrench? Where can I get one? Now I know why my Craftsman always slips and busts my knuckles. But I digress, the Leatherman would be my first choice.
 
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Deadline

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Jun 7, 2007
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Hunter 320 Williamsburg
Important things

1. Duct tape, obviously.
2. Hairdryer, to loosen hoses and warm cold engine before starting.
3. Man overboard training and equipment.
4. Bourbon, for the evening.
 
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capejt

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May 17, 2004
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Hunter 33_77-83 New London, CT
Duct Tape & Wire Ties!!!

I wholeheartedly concur.

BTW- Ed- I think they stock the metric adjustables next to the left handed hammers.
 
Mark Ferrick

Mark Ferrick

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Mar 18, 2010
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O'Day 222 Smith Mountain Lake, VA
You guys are great. Based on this thread I went in a a large Sears 'superstore' and asked the guys in the toolsection there the left handed section was. Several look at me crosseyed :confused: , but there was one older saleswman who told be they were on the right side of the department.
Sure enough, a nice selection of left handed screw drivers, pliers, vise grips, wrenchs, hammer. WOW, I could not believe my eyes. :eek: Only about 10% more in price than the right handed version.
 
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peptobysmol

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Jun 28, 2009
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hunter 23 Lake Hefner
I have found that a good supply of Hydrogen Hydroxide is absolutely necessary. Even better if some of it is frozen!
 
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fullsails

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Aug 3, 2009
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2 27 Grand Isle, VT
Wire ties are the new duct tape! A cold beer, and thick steak after good day of sailing
 
Ken13559

Ken13559

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Oct 29, 2005
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Hunter Marine 326 303 Singapore
peptobysmol said:
I have found that a good supply of Hydrogen Hydroxide is absolutely necessary. Even better if some of it is frozen!
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Sharks! you got me there for a moment. I was wondering what the heck that chemical is why it is needed and what?!! frozen chemical?? :confused: until I search web it it also turns out Dihydrogen Monoxide. That's strange way to call water, H2O. :doh:Now I wonder what you would call cold beer ? :dance:
 
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