Genral Tools To Have On Board

[Lunasea]

Just recently purchased a 2002 Tiara 3500 open with twin B-series Cummins and V drives.
I like to be prepared for light maintenance and good tools and supplies that may be helpful to get to port when unwarranted issues occur. Any tips, suggestion and words of wisdom would be appreciated as i put together the boats tool sets.

[MC1600]

First of all, a set of spare fuel/oil filters and belts. I’ve needed at least one on every boat I’ve ever owned.

In terms of specific tools, if you’re starting from nothing, I’d get a small starter kit (general set of sockets, allen wrenches, maybe needle nose pliers, and a couple open wrenches.

From there, you’ll kind of add as you need it, but the stuff I use the most are:

- Vise Grips or adjustable pliers
- Filter wrench
- 6-in-1 (basically a fancy screwdriver. Can be found at any Lowe’s/HD). Can be used as screwdriver and wrench on most hose clamps
- Rubber mallet
- Zip ties
- Spanner wrench for opening strainers
- Lighter
- Pipe dope (not teflon tape!)
- Electrical tape
- Telescoping magnet (you can thank me later)

I think that would get you started. Others might have more. But like I said, you’ll find you add as you go along.

Good luck!

[Sapphire]

List above is a great start.  Two items I would add are a small shop vac and a digital voltage meter.  Two of the most used items on our boats over the years.  You might also consider a infrared thermometer.

[Newbie7749]

First of all, a set of spare fuel/oil filters and belts. I’ve needed at least one on every boat I’ve ever owned.

In terms of specific tools, if you’re starting from nothing, I’d get a small starter kit (general set of sockets, allen wrenches, maybe needle nose pliers, and a couple open wrenches.

From there, you’ll kind of add as you need it, but the stuff I use the most are:

- Vise Grips or adjustable pliers
- Filter wrench
- 6-in-1 (basically a fancy screwdriver. Can be found at any Lowe’s/HD). Can be used as screwdriver and wrench on most hose clamps
- Rubber mallet
- Zip ties
- Spanner wrench for opening strainers
- Lighter
- Pipe dope (not teflon tape!)
- Electrical tape
- Telescoping magnet (you can thank me later)

I think that would get you started. Others might have more. But like I said, you’ll find you add as you go along.

Good luck!

I also have the following:

- Hose clamps (in a few different sizes)
- Manual bilge pump 
- Applicable fluids (transmission fluid, oil, coolant)
- Needlenose pliers
- Knife / Boxcutter
- Extra hose piece (just enough to do a Macguyver fix to get you back to shore)

[Davisjarrett]

Great lists and good timing for me as well.