Tool box:
Every yacht should carry a simple kit of tools with them. You can always make temporary repairs, and sometimes save yourself expense, worry and toil. Have a box for them where they can be easily got at. You don’t want fine tools, as they will soon be ruined by the dampness. The following is a list of what is necessary for a cruising boat:
- Hatchet,
- Monkey wrench,
- Small saw,
- Cold chisel,
- Brace and bits,
- Screw driver,
- Marline spike,
- Small vice,
- Wire nippers,
- Grommet set,
- Sail needle,
- Sail hook,
- Twine,
- Wax,
- Fid,
- Piece of sheet copper,
- Piece of sheet lead,
- Piece of sheet rubber,
- Copper tacks,
- Screws,
- Nails,
- Some galv. iron rod,
- Wire,
- Screw eyes.