Lets build a boat tool box!

Flexible pickup tool with claws (not magnetic). Large dental inspection mirror.
Set of Craftsman screwdrivers - straight and Philips tiny to large.
Set of pliers - needle nose, channel lock, diagonal cutter, slip joint.
Wire stripper.
Quality crimp tool.
Hammer!
Copper antisieze, Super Lube gel, Boshield liquid, dry silicone spray, WD-40, spray white lube. Tube of black silicone.
Fresh rolls electrical tape. Assorted tywraps.

Small to medium ratchet set US/Metric 1/4" and 3/8". If room get one with 1/2" - not necessary to keep on boat but handy for projects.
Soldering kit and crimps, shrink wrap tubing - not necessary to keep on boat but handy for projects.
 
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A few wooden dowels and some Stay Afloat should a thru hull or hull breach occur. Good flat and phillips screwdriver. Quart of oil and hydraulic fluid.
I keep a lot of tools in my trunk that would rust on a boat too.
 
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Fishtales said:
A few wooden dowels and some Stay Afloat should a thru hull or hull breach occur. Good flat and phillips screwdriver. Quart of oil and hydraulic fluid.
I keep a lot of tools in my trunk that would rust on a boat too.
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Brings up a good question, how do you keep your tools from rusting? I plan to use an airtight container, that should work.
 
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Brings up a good question, how do you keep your tools from rusting? I plan to use an airtight container, that should work.
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My answer to this question has been the same for as long as I can remember, go to your local tennis courts/club, and get some empty tennis ball cans, with lids. A set of combo wrenches in one, screwdrivers, test light in one, pliers in one, etc. Flares fit in the 4 ball cans. Put a little piece of cloth, with rust inhibitor, in each one, and put them in a box with a lid. Keeps things organized, and easy to see what's what.
 
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glacierbaze said:
My answer to this question has been the same for as long as I can remember, go to your local tennis courts/club, and get some empty tennis ball cans, with lids. A set of combo wrenches in one, screwdrivers, test light in one, pliers in one, etc. Flares fit in the 4 ball cans. Put a little piece of cloth, with rust inhibitor, in each one, and put them in a box with a lid. Keeps things organized, and easy to see what's what.
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That is a great tip!
 
WD-40. Drain the water out of my tool box, spray everything down and wipe off. Haven’t found toolbox’s the fit hundred my seating that stay dry. May be hose related!

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Ratchet set has a screw and wing nut to keep closed and it sits where my 2-cycle oil tank was.
 
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I tried to have a small compact "essential" toolbox..but I'm always doing something. So now I've got a full toolbox. Parks in the head. Its heavy.:rolleyes:

Metric and standard sockets,deep & shallow 1/4, 3/8 drive, wrenches, pliers, cutters, crimpers,many screwdrivers Make sure you have #3 phillips, Ball Allens.
I have the Suzuki tool kit that came with the motor.
Toilet ring wax. Nerf plugs. Hose clamps.
Electrical tape in Black and some colors. Zip ties. A Plano box of assorted electrical terminals, fuses
A Plano box of assorted SS screws & nuts&washers. extra asst canvas snaps.
Multimeter.
18V screwgun & charger in the dockbox
drillbits
resealable small tube of silicone. Threadlock.
 
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I honestly had a small toolbox on my old boat but it was frustrating because everything would rust after little to no time at all. Now, I have next to nothing on my boat, but I'm close enough to where I can row back into my cabin if I did need anything. And as was mentioned above, I've got Sea Tow on my insurance in the event that I break down.
 
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