What tool do you use most on your boat? Is it as simple as your Phillips screw driver, or as complex as your Swiss Army knife? If you had to set sail with only one tool on board, which one would it be? Fix your comments here then vote in this week's Quick Quiz at the bottom of the home page.
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Jon Bastien
Leatherman Multi-tool.
It has EVERYTHING! ...OK, well, almost everything. It doesn't make a good hammer... --Jon Bastien H25 'Adagio'
It has EVERYTHING! ...OK, well, almost everything. It doesn't make a good hammer... --Jon Bastien H25 'Adagio'
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Stephen Ostrander
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Steve Cook
Gotta be the Leatherman
Give me a Leatherman and a GPS Give me the world!!! Steve Cook, s/v The Odyssey (H310)
Give me a Leatherman and a GPS Give me the world!!! Steve Cook, s/v The Odyssey (H310)
Beer opener.
It's gotta be a beer opener. I nice cold bottle of Pacifico on a hot day. You can just sit there and contemplate the next job that you are going to put off because you DO NOT have the tools for that job. And then you open another and rethink the situation............................
It's gotta be a beer opener. I nice cold bottle of Pacifico on a hot day. You can just sit there and contemplate the next job that you are going to put off because you DO NOT have the tools for that job. And then you open another and rethink the situation............................
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Bruce Grant
Credit Card
If you don't have the correct tool, you can buy one. Can't find the tool, you can hire someone. Can't pay the bill, you can sail away and forget all about the real world. Regards. Bruce.
If you don't have the correct tool, you can buy one. Can't find the tool, you can hire someone. Can't pay the bill, you can sail away and forget all about the real world. Regards. Bruce.
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George Barton
U.S. Army Demolition Knife
Stainless Steel, two blades, screwdriver, can opener and blasteing cap reamer. It has been used to do it all.
Stainless Steel, two blades, screwdriver, can opener and blasteing cap reamer. It has been used to do it all.
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Greg Stebbins
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Glenn Bevensee
Swiss Army Knife
The Swiss Amry knife, the "Swiss Champ", has pliers, tweezers, magnifying glass, and the requisite corkscrew. Hey, it also has a baling hook, scissors, even a tiny ballpoint pen... Not a bad investment.
The Swiss Amry knife, the "Swiss Champ", has pliers, tweezers, magnifying glass, and the requisite corkscrew. Hey, it also has a baling hook, scissors, even a tiny ballpoint pen... Not a bad investment.
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jim logan
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Davor Kusec
Swiss Army Knife & Leatherman
A locking blade Swiss Army Knife and a Leatherman tool cover 90% of the emergency repair work required on my boat. The Swiss Army Knife has the required cork screw. Beer cans as they are harder to break than glass bottles. By the way, haven't they inveted twist-top beer bottles down there? s/v Miss Brandy
A locking blade Swiss Army Knife and a Leatherman tool cover 90% of the emergency repair work required on my boat. The Swiss Army Knife has the required cork screw. Beer cans as they are harder to break than glass bottles. By the way, haven't they inveted twist-top beer bottles down there? s/v Miss Brandy
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Scott May
Ear plugs
They stop the sound of the wife asking.."why can't we anchor closer to the beach?" or "do really really need to spend that much on the boat?" and "do you love this boat more than you do me?"
They stop the sound of the wife asking.."why can't we anchor closer to the beach?" or "do really really need to spend that much on the boat?" and "do you love this boat more than you do me?"
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Justin - O'day Owners' Web
Leatherman, then Dremel
Of course, the leatherman. Most usefull tool, however, even if second in actually number of uses it the Dremel. I love whomever thought of that thing! Justin - O'day Owners' Web
Of course, the leatherman. Most usefull tool, however, even if second in actually number of uses it the Dremel. I love whomever thought of that thing! Justin - O'day Owners' Web
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Howard
PAPER: It ain't pretty but it rhymes (kin a)
THE PERFECT TOOL A Knife with a point can cut off a joint. A Hammer with a swing can put in a ding. A Wrench with a jolt can tighten a bolt. A crowbar by far leads with a mar. Plastic you say now leads the way? I don't quite agree as you can all see. I beg to differ with something that’s quicker. Ahoy for the joy when there is a problem with your toy. When you’re stuck in the muck, With a mess I confess. I know the jewel that makes them all drool. What never fails to put wind in their sales? The most perfect tool for any old fool, The tool that the best in every old quest, Is one that is keen in the chandlers’ machine? If ignore the fact that this ditty ain't pretty, I'll answer you question with a little discretion, When my raft is all-broke or I just need a smoke, Its CASH that the tool for this gray ole fool.
THE PERFECT TOOL A Knife with a point can cut off a joint. A Hammer with a swing can put in a ding. A Wrench with a jolt can tighten a bolt. A crowbar by far leads with a mar. Plastic you say now leads the way? I don't quite agree as you can all see. I beg to differ with something that’s quicker. Ahoy for the joy when there is a problem with your toy. When you’re stuck in the muck, With a mess I confess. I know the jewel that makes them all drool. What never fails to put wind in their sales? The most perfect tool for any old fool, The tool that the best in every old quest, Is one that is keen in the chandlers’ machine? If ignore the fact that this ditty ain't pretty, I'll answer you question with a little discretion, When my raft is all-broke or I just need a smoke, Its CASH that the tool for this gray ole fool.
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LaDonna Bubak - Catalina Owners
Right on, Justin
Leatherman is probably the most used although I prefer a regular screwdriver on big jobs. And the Dremel just can't be beat. I burned one out working on my boat! Luckily it was within the first 6 months so they just sent me a brand new one. That certainly says something about their customer service! LaDonna
Leatherman is probably the most used although I prefer a regular screwdriver on big jobs. And the Dremel just can't be beat. I burned one out working on my boat! Luckily it was within the first 6 months so they just sent me a brand new one. That certainly says something about their customer service! LaDonna
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Steve Gautney
Needle Nose Pliers
I'd be lost withour needle nose pliers. . .I use them to free cotter pins loosen knots in sheets and for everything else . . .
I'd be lost withour needle nose pliers. . .I use them to free cotter pins loosen knots in sheets and for everything else . . .
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Peggie Hall/Head Mistress
All the tools you'll ever need:
Two screwdrivers--phillips and flathead (actually, it's better to have a couple of each in different sizes, including a stubby) Pliars--needle nose and regular Socket set Hammer Tweezers Awl (ice pick can double) Dental mirror Adjustable wrench A VERY sharp knife Wire strippers Wire (for securiing, not for electric use) Electrical tape Duct tape Plastic tie wraps A can of WD-40 A can of 3in1 machine oil Corkscrew An assortment of screws, bolts and nuts in various sizes. Super Glue Cordless drill and an assortment of bits (including screwdriver) optional Combine any of the above in one tool with something like a Swiss Army knife or a Leatherman tool, just make sure you have it all.
Two screwdrivers--phillips and flathead (actually, it's better to have a couple of each in different sizes, including a stubby) Pliars--needle nose and regular Socket set Hammer Tweezers Awl (ice pick can double) Dental mirror Adjustable wrench A VERY sharp knife Wire strippers Wire (for securiing, not for electric use) Electrical tape Duct tape Plastic tie wraps A can of WD-40 A can of 3in1 machine oil Corkscrew An assortment of screws, bolts and nuts in various sizes. Super Glue Cordless drill and an assortment of bits (including screwdriver) optional Combine any of the above in one tool with something like a Swiss Army knife or a Leatherman tool, just make sure you have it all.
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Paul Akers
Leatherman -from the dayI bought my first boat
The leatherman has always been the tool for me. Although I do carry a full tool box, the leatherman has saved me MANY trips below to fetch certain tools. Plus with it on my belt, minor repairs get fixed immediately.
The leatherman has always been the tool for me. Although I do carry a full tool box, the leatherman has saved me MANY trips below to fetch certain tools. Plus with it on my belt, minor repairs get fixed immediately.
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Sam Lust
VISE GRIP !!!!
If I can't fix it with duct tape, bailing wire and a Vise Grip, it can't be fixed!
If I can't fix it with duct tape, bailing wire and a Vise Grip, it can't be fixed!
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Tim Daley
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