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Boaters always look forward to having a wonderful time on their boat. And unless you are among the lucky few, you will have to make some improvements. This entails replacing worn-out accessories as well as installing new boat hardware.

The hardware is found in the following areas: The hardware is used to enhance the environment on the deck. The most popular hardware is as follows: Marine Ladders : - This equipment helps in climbing on the deck especially when coming from the cabin below the deck. Cup Holders: - The hardware is made from aluminium, stainless steel or heavy-duty plastic. It offers good holding points for cups or mugs. Handrails : - The hardware provides good support when leaning along the boat or when climbing a ladder. Drain Plugs & Scuppers: - These accessories direct waste or excess water away from the deck to the designated point. Swim Platforms: - People on board use the platform to go into the water and also coming on the deck after a swim. Boat Deck steps: - placed on the stairs or ladder leading to the deck. Offer firm and safe support. Flag holders: - The holders are placed at strategic positions and are used for holding a flag pole. Fishing Rod Holders : - Fishing apparatus such as fishing lines and rods are placed on the deck for easy access. Anchor shackles : - The hardware is used to join the anchor to the chain or rope. It is made from stainless steel or galvanized iron. Mooring snap hook: - this hook is used to tie the line or rope to the boat. The line is then secured at the buoy or dock.

The cabin is the region below the deck where people relax, take a nap or sleep. The following is some boat hardware found in the cabin: Compartment/cupboard catch: - This hardware piece is used to lock the cupboard or compartment. Continuous Hinges: -They attach the doors to the cupboard or closet. The hinge runs from top to bottom. Rail Fitting: - The hardware can be T, L or straight type. It"™s used to hold rails used to hang items such as towels or clothes. Drawer Pull: -The accessory is attached to the drawer and helps in opening it. It is made from light sheet of metal. Cloth Hooks: - The hooks made from aluminium, stainless steel or galvanized iron is used to hang clothes. Stern Handles: - This hardware piece is used to open the doors, windows, closets or cupboards. Louvre Vent: - This is a slotted piece of hardware made from metal or plastic and helps in air circulation. Carpeting : - This material is used on the flooring and provides a comfortable and smooth surface. Locks & Bolts: - The hardware is used to lock or secure the doors, cupboards and windows. Brackets & Hooks: -These are simple pieces of curved metal placed on the ceiling or roof of a closet or wardrobe and are used to hang items.

Cover boat hardware is used to secure the material used to cover up the boat. Notable pieces are as follows: Adjustable Tie-down strap : - These adjustable straps are used to bind the cover tightly over the boat. Boat Cover Support Frame: - This frame provides the appropriate support hence holding the cover in position. Support Pole : - The accessory is at strategic points and helps in holding the cover at a certain height. Boat Cover Support Bows: - These are flexible bow-shaped strips that span along the length or width of the boat. Eyelets & Grommets : - The cords or straps are through the eyelets and grommets. Boat Awning Cord: -This is a flexible string or rope made from polypropylene, nylon or natural fiber. Boat Strap buckles: - The cords or straps are tightened and locked in place using buckles made from metal or strong plastic. Polypropylene straps: - These are bands made from polypropylene and are around the entire boat. Snap tool kits: - these tools are used to tighten the cords or ropes used in securing the cover for the boat. Adding new hardware ought to be gradual. This will give you time to research on the best parts and also find bargain deals. By being organized you're less likely to break the bank. It is recommended to buy the boat hardware from iboats.com. Besides a wide selection, you also get quality products.

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None of these sets will meet all your needs, but we can recommend the seafit deluxe boatyard and sears craftsman, which have higher-quality tools than the rest. either could serve as the basis of a more inclusive kit that you should develop on your own..

There was very little time to do the basic outfitting of the 22-foot Twin-Vee powerboat that Practical Sailor shared with Powerboat Reports last summer. (Good, seaworthy powerboats with sizeable four-stroke engines come in handy sometimes, especially for testing anchors, instruments, distress signals, nav lights… and for getting from one test site to another in a hurry.)

The outfitting process consisted of about 10 minutes of sprinting down the aisles at the local West Marine store, tossing items into a shopping cart. (There’s a TV show that features idiocy like that on a regular basis.)

We tossed in enough items to make the boat legal (flare kit, etc.) dockable (fenders and docklines) and anchorable. As we rounded the end of one aisle on two wheels, we spied a selection of toolkits, cleverly placed to catch the eye, just as they had. So we grabbed one of those, too.

Fast forward to a chilly fall night when the Powerboat Reports editor was out researching fish. On the way home, the all-around white navigation light on the Twin-Vee went out. Loosening and tightening the base of the pole upon which the light is mounted had solved the problem before, but this time it was stuck and couldn’t be unscrewed by hand.

So he stopped the boat and grabbed the $40 West Marine toolkit (model #290058) we had plucked impulsively from the shelf. Its 10″ Channellock-style (or tongue-and-groove) pliers seemed like a good match for the job, but they failed miserably. Every time he tried to clasp the pole’s base and rotate it, the pliers unlocked, and the adjustable jaw slid out of place. This caused a certain amount of frustration in our colleague, and we were just as glad we weren’t there to see it. However, we’ve had enough experience ourselves with these pre-packaged toolkits to think poorly of them. Despite their handy molded plastic boxes, we’ve found the tools themselves to be of poor quality—sometimes made of pot metal, almost always rust-prone, and rarely adequate, by themselves, for the job at hand.

Clearly it’s unwise to be complacent about the mere presence of a toolkit on board. We knew better ourselves—we just never got around to beefing up the arsenal. Moreover, quality and reliability count, especially on the water where that one pair of pliers may be the only thing that can get you out of a jam.

We got wondering whether there were any good pre-packaged marine toolkits commonly available, and for what price. Here’s what we found out.

What We Tested We scanned the marine catalogs and the Web, and came up with a group of 11 pre-packaged sets of tools ranging from $25 to $100. West Marine’s private label and Seafit kits are supplied by Allied Tools of Sylmar, CA, while BoatU.S. carries the Great Neck line. Two of the kits appeared to be nearly identical (our West Marine set and the Great Neck MS36), except for the color of their cases, their screwdriver handles, and the size of the adjustable wrench and pliers.

Pre-packaged kits offer two main advantages: rapid acquisition of a lot of new tools, and a low unit price compared to buying them individually or buying a high-quality tool set from a company like Snap-On or Mac. Another plus is the toolbox itself, which protects the tools and keeps them organized (most cases hold each tool individually in molded-in recessed locations).

The big drawback of these sets is obvious: The tools are cheap. While they may do the same job as a higher-quality tool in many instances, their subpar materials and finish will eventually lead to failure.

One key difference between the average home or shop tool set and one used on a boat is operating in an environment that’s more corrosive. Although various claims of rust resistance appear on several of the boxes our sets came in, only one told us how that extra resistance was gained: the stainless steel set from West Marine. As we examined these toolkits, it became clear that the term “marine” really had to do with tool selection—not corrosion resistance. Some of the larger sets include tape measures, electrical fuses and continuity testers, ignition files, utility knives, wire, wire terminals, and battery terminal brushes.

Unless otherwise specified, the tools we tested are not made of stainless steel; alloy formulas are not provided, and given the price of the tools, we didn’t attempt to determine alloy content. Suffice it to say that if they’re not stainless, and you don’t oil them (and maybe transfer them to a moisture-proof box), they’ll begin to rust the minute you put them aboard.

The distributors of the sets try to impress you with high tool counts. Don’t pay too much attention to this, except in a relative sense, since marketers give the same weight to, say, a wrench and a tiny piece of wire. In many cases we found the actual count was less than the advertised quantity. For example, we counted only 30 pieces in the Great Neck 36-piece tool set.

How We Tested We first examined the fitted plastic cases that house each tool set. Many of the tools fell out when we opened the cases, so we handled and examined those first, paying particular attention to their finish. The volume of tools (nominally 1,016) precluded item–by–item use, but we checked the action of pliers, cutters and ratchets, and tested the usefulness of holders of small tools such as Allen wrenches and hex bits. Tools embodying novel approaches to traditional functions were tested for usefulness. Samples of the wrenches and sockets were used in a number of repair activities.

Craftsman 38-Piece Tool Set #941785. The Craftsman brand is almost universally familiar in the US, and many of us own Craftsman tools passed down from relatives. The tools are made domestically. Sears & Roebuck still guarantees free replacement “forever” at any of its stores.

This general-purpose set weighs 9 lbs. and includes a securely fastening plastic case with carrying handle. These were the highest-quality tools in the evaluation, and although the 38-piece set costs as much as the 149-piece Seafit Deluxe Boatyard set, in this case quality counts for a lot.

• 1 Socket driver, ratcheting, 3/8″ drive • 9 Sockets, 3/8″ drive, 6-point, 5/16″-3/4″ • 8 Sockets, 3/8″ drive, 6-point, 10mm-18mm • 1 Socket extension, 3/8″ drive, 6″ long • 2 Sparkplug sockets, 3/8″ drive, 6-point, 5/8″ and 13/16″ • 11 Screwdrivers: 4 slotted (1/8″-1/4″), 4 Phillips (#0-#3), 3 Torx (T10, T15, T20) • 1 Offset combination screwdriver (#3 Phillips and 1/4″ slotted) • 1 Keyring screwdriver (4 sizes, slotted) • 1 Pliers, slip-joint • 1 Pliers, needle-nose, w/cutter jaws • 1 Adjustable wrench, 8″ (Crescent style) • 1 Adjustable pliers, 9″ (Channellock style)

Great Neck 36-Piece Mariner’s Tool Set #MS36. Great Neck has been in the US tool market for quite a while, but this tool set is made in China. It is warranted for the lifetime of the purchaser against failing to “give … complete satisfaction,” but the sales receipt must be furnished along with a claim.

The fitted plastic case is yellow and features a gasket to resist water. Most of the cavities identify in raised letters the tool or size that fits in them. The case lacks a carrying handle.

The set, which is “for powerboats, sailboats, personal watercraft, and trailer maintenance and repair,” weighs about 7 lbs.

• 1 Socket driver, ratcheting, 3/8″ drive • 7 Sockets, 3/8″ drive, 6-point, 3/8″-3/4″ • 7 Sockets, 3/8″ drive, 6-point, 10mm-19mm • 1 Socket extension, 3/8″ drive, 6″ long • 2 Sparkplug sockets, 3/8″ drive, 6-point, 5/8″ and 13/16″ • 1 Universal joint, 3/8″ drive • 1 Sparkplug gapping tool • 1 Box-cutter w/5 replacement blades • 1 Roll electrical tape, 30′ length • 1 Electrical continuity checker • 1 Tire gauge • 1 Wire brush • 2 Screwdrivers: slotted (3/16″), Phillips (#2) • 1 Pliers, needle-nose, w/cutter jaws • 1 Adjustable wrench, 10″ (Crescent style) • 1 Adjustable pliers, 7″ (Channellock style)

Great Neck 65-Piece Mariner’s Tool Set #MS65. See comments on the 36-piece set; exceptions are that this case has a built-in carrying handle and is black. A lot of Allen wrenches are provided, but since they are fixed to a keyring by their long end, only the short end is available for use. The set weighs 6 lbs.

• 1 Socket driver, ratcheting, 3/8″ drive • 8 Sockets, 3/8″ drive, 6-point, 3/8″-3/4″ • 8 Sockets, 3/8″ drive, 6-point, 10mm-22mm • 1 Adapter, 3/8″ drive to 1/4″ drive • 8 Sockets, 1/4″ drive, 6-point, 5/32″-3/8″ • 8 Sockets, 1/4″ drive, 6-point, 4mm-9mm • 1 Socket extension, 3/8″ drive, 6″ long • 1 Sparkplug socket, 3/8″ drive, 6-point, 5/8″ • 1 Spinner handle, 1/4″ drive • 3 Screwdrivers: 2 slotted (1/4″), 1 Phillips #2 • 6 Combination box/open-end wrenches, 3/8″-11/16″ • 1 Pliers, slip-joint • 1 Pliers, needle-nose w/cutter jaws • 15 Allen wrenches (on keyring): 7 standard (1/16″-7/32″), 8 metric (1.5mm-6mm)

Great Neck 125-Piece Mariner’s Tool Set #MS125. Unlike the two other Great Neck kits, this one is made in Taiwan. It has a built-in carrying handle and features six fasteners to hold it shut. The set weighs 10 lbs.

• 1 Socket driver, ratcheting, 3/8″ drive • 10 Sockets, 3/8″ drive, 6-point, 3/8″-13/16″ • 1 Adapter, 3/8″ drive to 1/4″ drive • 8 Sockets, 1/4″ drive, 6-point, 5/32″-1/2″ • 1 Socket extension, 3/8″ drive, 3″ long • 2 Sparkplug sockets, 3/8″ drive, 6-point, 5/8″ and 13/16″ • 1 Universal joint, 3/8″ drive • 1 Coupler, 1/4″ drive, for 1/4″ hex bits • 22 Hex bits: 3 slotted (1/8″-1/4″), 4 Phillips (#0-#3), 4 Posidrive (#0-#3), 4 Allen (3/32″-3/16″), 7 Torx (T10, T15, T20, T25, T27, T30, T40) • 1 Spinner handle, 1/4″ drive • 1 Sparkplug gapping tool • 1 Feeler gauge set • 1 Measuring tape, 16′ x 3/4″ • 2 Offset screwdrivers: 3/16″ & Phillips #1, 1/4″ & Phillips #2 • 1 Box cutter • 2 Screwdrivers: slotted (1/4″), Phillips (#2) • 1 Pliers, needle-nose, w/cutter jaws • 1 Adjustable wrench, 10″ (Crescent style) • 1 Adjustable pliers, 10″ (Channellock style) • 1 Electrical continuity tester • 1 Crimping tool, 9″ • 1 Hacksaw blade w/handle • 4 Allen wrenches (1/8″-5/16″) • 6 Combination box/open-end wrenches (5/16″-5/8″) • 1 Wire brush • 40 Spade lugs for wire: 4 insulated, 36 non-insulated • 11 Cable ties

Great Neck 300-Piece Mariner’s Tool Set #MS300. This kit has a built-in carrying handle and features matching swing-out doors that also hold tools. A drawer that recesses into the bottom of the case holds electrical connectors. The set weighs 12 lbs. and when open has a footprint of 26½” x 18″. The case smelled strongly of rubber and did a very poor job of holding its 300 tools securely.

• 1 Socket driver, ratcheting, 3/8″ drive • 1 Ratchet spin disk • 6 Sockets, 3/8″ drive, 12-point, 7/16″-3/4″ • 9 Sockets, 3/8″ drive, 12-point, 9mm-19mm • 1 Socket extension, 3/8″ drive, 3″ long • 2 Sparkplug sockets, 3/8″ drive, 6-point, 5/8″ and 13/16″ • 1 Adapter, 3/8″ drive to 1/4″ drive • 9 Sockets, 1/4″ drive, 6-point, 3/16″-1/2″ • 9 Sockets, 1/4″ drive, 6-point, 4mm-10mm • 1 Magnetic screwdriver handle for 1/4″ hex bits, w/holder for 6 bits • 26 hex bits in 2 bit-holders, 1/4″ drive: 5 slotted(1/8″-1/4″), 5 Phillips (#0-#2), 5 Torx (T10, T15, T20), 6 Allen (5/64″, 3/32″, 1/8″, 4mm-6mm), 3 Posidrive (#0-#2), 2 Robertson (#1, #2) • 1 Adapter, 1/4″ hex to 1/4″ socket • 5 Wrenches, box/open-end, 3/8″-5/8″ • 5 Wrenches, box/open-end, 10mm-17mm • 2 Screwdrivers, 3″ blades: 1/8″ slotted and Phillips #3 • 1 Needle-nose pliers • 1 Diagonal cutters • 1 Wrench, adjustable, (Crescent style) • 20 Allen wrenches, mixed inch/metric sizes, on metal ring • 1 Wire crimper/stripper • 1 Electrical continuity tester • 149 Electrical terminals and connectors • 8 Fuses, automotive type • 1 Roll of electrical tape, 3/4″ x 30′ • 25 Cable ties, nylon • 1 Wire brush • 1 Ignition file • 8 Ignition wrenches • 1 Box cutter w/5 replacement blades • 1 Tire gauge

Seachoice Chrome Vanadium 76-Piece Marine Tool Set #50-7986. Made in Taiwan, this set weighs 13 lbs. and offers a better level of chrome plating on wrenches and socket parts than many of the other sets made overseas. Its plastic case with carrying handle should be beefier, however, and would profit from locks on each end in addition to the two in the front.

The set is unusual in that it has a 1/2″ socket set rather than the usual 3/8″ and 1/4″, and includes a large pair of locking pliers in the style of Vise-Grips, and a hammer—the only kit to include one. There’s no mention of warranty on the box, but the Seachoice website says its products are warranted (for the original customer) against defects of materials or workmanship for one year.

The Seachoice tools are, indeed, well-chosen, and the kit seems to us a good value.

• 1 Socket driver, ratcheting, 1/2″ drive • 13 Sockets, 1/2″ drive, 6-point, 5/16″-15/16″ • 2 Socket extensions, 1/2″ drive: 5″ and 10″ long • 1 Sliding T-handle, 1/2″ drive, 10″ long • 1 Sparkplug socket, 1/2″ drive, 6-point, 13/16″ • 1 Universal joint, 1/2″ drive • 6 Allen wrenches: 1/8″–38″ (in fold–out holder; only long end available for use) • 1 Battery brush • 1 Feeler gauge set, 0.020mm–0.030mm • 8 Combination box/open–end wrenches, 5/16″–3/4″ • 5 Screwdrivers: 2 Phillips (two #2, #3), 3 Slotted (1/4″, 3/8″) • 1 Locking pliers, Vise-Grip style • 1 Adjustable pliers, Channellock style • 30 Spade lugs for wire • 1 Crimping tool • 1 Continuity tester • 1 Hammer

Seafit Stowaway 27-Piece Tool Set #1829076. Marketed by West Marine as “ideal for boat maintenance and repairs,” this has a fair selection of tools for a fair price, but it would hardly be called basic, much less ideal. It carries a lifetime warranty that excludes normal wear and tear.

The set, which comes with a soft zippered synthetic case and weighs about 2 lbs., is made in China. Our set included identical hex-bit screwdrivers, which was probably a packaging error since the photo on the box shows one Phillips and one slotted.

• 1 Hex-bit driver with magnetic retainer • 10 Hex driver bits: 3 Phillips (#1-3), 3 slotted (1/8″, 3/16″, 1/4″), 4 Torx (T10, T15, T20, T30) • 1 Hex bit with 1/4″ socket adapter • 9 Sockets, 1/4″ drive, 6-point: 3/16″-1/2″ • 1 Adjustable wrench, 6″ (Crescent style) • 1 Pliers, slip-joint • 1 Pocket knife w/case, 11-function, stainless steel • 1 Electrical continuity tester • 1 Roll of PVC electrical tape, 30′ • 1 Tire gauge

Seafit 149-Piece Deluxe Boatyard Tool Set #1983840. This set is described as a “Premium set for the serious boater.” It is shipped with all of its tools held in position by a temporary clear plastic lid held in place by a dozen sheet-metal screws.

Unlike the other anonymous Seafit tools in this test, many items bear the name “Allied,” although the tools originate in China and Taiwan. The set commendably limits its scope of functions chiefly to the turning of fasteners, such as nuts, bolts and screws. The kit has 137 legitimate tools, plus 12 non-tool items (6 plastic holders for hex-bits and Allen wrenches, 5 spare blades for the box cutter and the case itself).

The tools generally have a better finish and a higher degree of polish. In a few instances, a higher degree of design sophistication is present as well. The Leverench is a good example of this. This adjustable wrench’s grip increases as more leverage is applied to the handle. Its spring-loaded jaws also maintain contact with the fastener to allow ratcheting.

Both sockets and box wrenches are designed to apply their force to the flat sides of nuts instead of the weaker corners, similar to the Flank Drive feature developed by Snap-On. Open-end wrenches are designed to provide a limited ratcheting function.

The Uni-Fit adjustable wrench provides a duplicate size for many sockets and wrenches where nut and bolt are the same size. All of these features make the tool set more useful than those that don’t have them.

This set is marketed by West Marine. It carries a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship. It comes with a fold-out plastic case with carrying handle (and better retention of tools than most), has a footprint when open of 28″ x 18½” and weighs about 17 lbs.

• 1 Socket driver, ratcheting, 3/8″ drive, w/quick-release feature • 1 Socket extension, 3/8″ drive, 3″ long • 8 Sockets, 3/8″ drive, 6-point, 5/16″-3/4″ • 8 Sockets, 3/8″ drive, 6-point, 9mm-19mm • 1 Adapter, 3/8″ drive to 1/4″ drive • 12 Sockets, 1/4″ drive, 6-point, 5/32″-9/16″ • 12 Sockets, 1/4″ drive, 6-point, 4mm-13mm • 2 Sparkplug sockets, 3/8″ drive, 6-point, 5/8″ and 13/16″ • 1 Magnetic screwdriver handle for 1/4″ hex bits • 1 Magnetic screwdriver extension for 1/4″ hex bits, 2″ length (can also be chucked in drill) • 28 hex bits in 4 bit-holders, 1/4″ drive: 7 slotted (1/8″-5/16″), 3 square (S1-S3), 8 Phillips (#0, #0, #1, #1, #2, #2, #3,#3), 7 Torx (T10, T15, T20, T25, T27, T30, T40), 3 Posidrive (#1-#3) • 2 Adapters, 1/4″ hex to 1/4″ socket • 10 Hex bits, long (can also be chucked in drill), 1/4″: 5 slotted (1/8″-5/16″), 4 Phillips (#0-#3), 1 adapter, 1/4″ hex to 1/4″ socket • 5 Wrenches, box/open-end, 3/8″-5/8″ • 5 Wrenches, box/open-end, 10mm-15mm • 1 Leverench adjustable wrench, 8″ long, fits 3/8″-11/16″ and 10mm-18mm (see text) • 1 Uni-Fit adjustable wrench, 7½” long, fits 1/4″-3/4″ (6mm-19mm) (see text) • 3 Screwdrivers: 1 slotted (1/4″) and 2 Phillips (#1, #2) • 1 Pliers, needle-nose, 8″ long w/cutting jaws • 1 Diagonal cutters, 6″ long • 24 Allen wrenches in 2 holders: 12 standard (0.035″-3/16″), 12 metric (0.9mm-6mm) • 1 Box cutter w/replacement blades

Seafit 159-Piece Tool Set #329443. Positioned as “ideal for power, sail, personal watercraft and trailer maintenance,” this set is marketed by West Marine. It carries a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship… if returned to the importer. Country of origin is not indicated.

Surprisingly, quality and design features were of a significantly lower order than the Seafit 149-piece set. The set comes with a plastic case with carrying handle and weighs about 10 lbs.

• 1 Socket driver, ratcheting, 3/8″ drive • 1 Ratchet spin disk • 1 Socket extension, 3/8″ drive, 3″ long • 6 Sockets, 3/8″ drive, 6-point, 3/8″-11/16″ • 8 Sockets, 3/8″ drive, 6-point, 9mm-17mm • 1 Adapter, 3/8″ drive to 1/4″ drive • 9 Sockets, 1/4″ drive, 6-point, 5/32″-1/2″ • 11 Sockets, 1/4″ drive, 6-point, 4mm-12mm • 2 Sparkplug sockets, 3/8″ drive, 6-point, 5/8″ and 13/16″ • 1 Magnetic screwdriver handle for 1/4″ hex bits • 31 Hex bits in 2 bit-holders, 1/4″ drive: 5 slotted (1/8″-1/4″), 4 Phillips (#0-#3), 6 Torx (T10, T15, T20, T25, T27, T30), 5 Allen (1/8″-1/4″), 5 Allen (4mm-7mm), 3 Posidrive (#1-#3), 3 Clutch (1/8″-1/4″) • 1 Adapter, 1/4″ hex to 1/4″ socket • 5 Wrenches, box/open-end, 3/8″-5/8″ • 5 Wrenches, box/open-end, 10mm-15mm • 1 Wrench, adjustable, 6″ long (Crescent style) • 18 Ignition wrenches, assorted sizes • 1 Ignition wrench • 16 Allen wrenches in 2 holders: 8 standard (1/16″-1/4″), 8 metric (1.5mm-6mm) • 2 Screwdrivers, 3″ blade: 1/8″ slotted and Phillips #0 • 1 Pliers, needle-nose, 5″ long w/cutting jaws • 1 Diagonal cutters, 5″ long • 1 Electrical crimper/stripper • 26 Wire terminals, in box • 1 Electrical continuity tester • 1 Feeler-gauge set • 1 Tire gauge • 1 Wire brush

West Marine Marine Tool Set #290058. This is the set we bought for our test boat. Described as including “the basic tools needed for motor, electrical and trailer maintenance and repair,” its contents are said to be “forged, tempered, and thickly chrome-plated to resist corrosion.”

The pliers that we mentioned earlier have been stowed in the helm console for six months, with two or three forays out into the weather. They’ve never been cared-for. They’ve developed a few rust spots, which, around here, means they’ve resisted corrosion pretty well.

To further enhance its qualification for marine use, the set comes with a compact “watertight, floating storage case” made of blue polyethylene. We tried spraying it with a garden hose for a few seconds to test its watertight claim. It failed—water came right inside. In addition, the case won’t open so that each of its halves lies flat —a surprisingly annoying characteristic. The case has a tendency to come apart, too, if you put too much pressure on it when open.

Although it lacks a carrying handle, each of its slots has the name of the tool that belongs there. The 30-piece set, which weighs 7 lbs., is made in Taiwan and carries a limited lifetime warranty by West Marine.

• 1 Socket driver, ratcheting, 3/8″ drive • 14 Sockets, 3/8″ drive, 6-point, 3/8″-3/4″ and 10mm-19mm • 1 Socket extension, 3/8″ drive, 6″ long • 2 Sparkplug sockets, 3/8″ drive, 6-point, 5/8″ and 13/16″ • 1 Universal joint, 3/8″ drive • 1 Electrical tape, 30′ roll • 1 Box-cutter w/replacement blades • 1 Sparkplug gapping tool • 1 Adjustable pliers, Channellock style • 1 Adjustable wrench, Crescent style, 8″ long • 1 Pliers, needle-nose, 6″ long w/cutting jaws • 1 Tire gauge • 1 Wire brush • 2 Screwdrivers: Phillips #2 and 3/16″ slotted • 1 Continuity tester

West Marine Deluxe Stainless Steel Tool Set #1828946. This 11-piece set, “designed for the boater’s needs,” features the only stainless tools of the 11 sets evaluated. We need hardly remind most readers that the term “stainless” in this context means it takes somewhat longer to rust than non-stainless steel and thus still requires protection from the elements. To compensate for the lack of sockets or wrenches, the set offers four gripping tools and four screwdrivers. It is made in China, carries a limited lifetime warranty that excludes normal wear and tear, and comes with a fitted plastic case that closes securely but lacks a carrying handle. Weight is about 6 lbs.

• 1 Adjustable wrench, 8″ (Crescent style) • 1 Adjustable pliers, 10″ (Channellock style) • 1 Pliers, needle-nose, w/cutter jaws • 1 Pliers, slip-joint • 4 Screwdrivers: 2 Phillips (#1-#2), 2 slotted (3/16″, 1/4″) • 2 Wire brushes • 1 Scissors

Conclusion For sheer quality and projected durability, the Craftsman set is the clear winner. It would be a good starter set, augmented by others from that extensive line. As a rule, higher quality is cheaper in the long run because it does the job better and lasts much longer than something bought on price tag alone. That’s true up to the point when you drop a Craftsman-quality tool over the side. Thus, we also liked the Seafit 149-piece Deluxe Boatyard Set—because its tools are of a generally high quality, and you get a lot of them for a decent price. We have no track record for Allied Tools, but West Marine does offer a “No Hassles Satisfaction Guaranteed” warranty with no time limit. All the rest of the tool sets appear to be of lower quality.

To reiterate an earlier note: Don’t be impressed with seemingly high tool counts. Many of the sets try to cover too wide a span of uses, and the counts are often padded with expendable items. Also, fitted cases were generally disappointing and shouldn’t weigh much in a buying decision. This is true especially for the larger cases, which are merely specialized shipping cartons. The tools themselves will likely end up in a more conventional toolbox.

Regardless of the contents of these sets, any choice of tools will depend on what type of boat you have and what gear you have aboard. It will also depend on your skills, and on the amount of space you have to stow them.

By far the best approach is to develop your kit after studying what you might need on your particular boat (see sidebar below). That way you’ll select only those tools you actually need. No harm in using one of these pre-packaged kits as the basis of a full set—just remember that none will do the job alone.

Contacts— Allied Tools, 13207 Bradley Ave., Sylmar, CA 91342; 818/364-2333; www.alliedtools.com/ . BoatU.S. (carries Great Neck), 800 S. Pickett St., Alexandria, VA 23304; 800/937-2628; www.boatus.com/ . Great Neck, 165 East 2nd St., Mineola, NY 11501; 516/746-5352; www.greatnecksaw.com/ . Seachoice Products, 3131 N. Andrews Avenue Ext., Pompano Beach, FL 33064; 954/581-1188; www.seachoice.com . Sears, Roebuck & Co. (Craftsman): visit your local store or www.sears.com . West Marine & Seafit (made by Allied), 500 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076; 800/BOATING; www.westmarine.com .

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You should upgrade or use an alternative browser . Is a stainless steel boat possible? Discussion in ' Materials ' started by hansp77 , May 2, 2006 . Just curious, as I am getting ready to try to weld up my own stainless pushpit the thought crossed my mind. Could one make a stainless steel hull? Or has anyone already done this? Aside from much higher cost, are there any fundamental reasons why this couldn't be done? The obvious idea I had to make this more affordable would be to use salvaged stainless, from things like big chemical storage tanks and what not. Hans.   Raggi_Thor Nav.arch/Designer/Builder "Stainless" means it doesn't rust in air. It will still corrode in (salt) water, I think. At least stainless bolts and screws are no good in wood under water.   Thanks Raggi, i do know that stainless still corrodes, (maybe it should be called something like 'lessstain' or 'lessrust') but as far as I know, even without air- the rate of corrosion is still a lot 'less' than normal steel. I am not really picturing a gleaming silver bare metal hull (well ok the thought did briefly cross my mind) but rather some sort of painted, or zinc treated or other protective finish just like a normal steel hull. With the advantage of much slower corrosion (and much higher repair costs!) I am sure that there must be some reason other than price though.   antonfourie Senior Member As long as you coat prepare the stainless steel you should not have a problem, i.e. you need to create the protective layer that forms on stainless steel when you have worked with it, i.e. welding / forming, if you used 316 you would be able to leave the hull bare. The rate of corrosion is slower then even painted and cared for mild steel. If you were able to source the stainless and you paint it then you would be better off than using mild steel even the lower grades of stainless are still way better than mild steel, you would have to make sure that you use the correct electrodes as you might be welding disimilar grades of stainless.   waikikin Senior Member A couple of years ago we installed a stainless deck onto a self propelled mooring service lighter 40' in length, works well, plating cost was about 4x steel & consumables about 10x. Its worth it if it cuts maintenance costs in high aggression zones like anchor handling on foredecks & cockpits, sponson beltings & the like.Jeff.   What about aluminium? Isn't that more durable than steel?   antonfourie said: if you used 316 you would be able to leave the hull bare. The rate of corrosion is slower then even painted and cared for mild steel. Click to expand... Hutting yachts Hutting once (maybe more) build a 40ft all stainless yacht about 10 years ago, something simular to their current 40ft model. Don't know what happened to it http://www.hutting.nl/Hutting40/General40/maigen4001.html These days they build in aluminum, with wood/epoxy deckhouse. You could ask them for an opinon.   Hans, the most likely source would be old chemical tanks, which may not be that pleasant to work with and may have some chemical corrosion damage. The other thing that you could look for is ex road tankers that have been in a accident. How ever you do it please be carefull as 316 is most used when there are nasty chemicals or acids and there may be harmfull residue. As for a gleaming hull, yes as this is what handrails are made from, but if not looked after properly i.e. washed and cleaned like any other boat the stainless steel will get brownish surface corrosion or water marks, although this will only ever be a few microns thick   Thanks SeaSpark and antonfourie, this is all just theoretical for me at the moment. I thought it might be an interesting thread, and as it stands I have my hands full enough with my current boat. But, for a long term future oriented project, who knows? At lest it does seem that there could be prospects for obtaining the metal cheap. Maybe by the time that I am ready to invest (a rather funny word in this context) in a 40-50ft round-the-worlder I may also be ready to just buy the damn thing ready to go.   Ike Senior Member Can it be done. Yes. Practical? Not very. The Nickel Institute in Canada did a serious study of the effect of salt water on various stainless steels. What they found is that they all corrode if they are wet and stay wet. Stainless like aluminum has a natural oxide on it's surface that prevents corrosion. Water washes the oxide away. With aluminum the oxide doesn't wash away so the aluminum doesn't corrode unles you damage or remove the oxide. The other problem is the welds. The welds would have to be near perfect. Stainless is very subject to crevice corrosion. Any defect, even the slightest crack or crevice, will breed corrosion which will spread. Plus that, to weld it right you would have to use the TIG process further raising the cost. Build out of aluminum if you want a bare metal yacht. There are lots of them.   Ike, I don't really want a bare metal yacht, I am quite content at the moment with my lovely warm wooden one, I was wondering if it were possible with 316, and if so, if it had been done already- or why not? These reasons you have provided, however, are of the kind that I was looking for. Cheers.   gonzo Senior Member Stainless bellow the waterline will get crevice corrosion. It will also interact chemically with antifouling paint. However, Monel metal is corrosion resistant to be used below the waterline and is also naturally antifouling. You can have a shiny boat after all.   lewisboats Obsessed Member Being as I am reading about corrosion right now...I would like to point out that stainless has two "levels" for want of a better name. One "level is significantly more noble than the other. The more noble level is the one where the chromium in the steel has oxidized (it needs a constant supply of oxygen to maintain) on the surface and is providing the corrosion inhibiting surface coating and the lesser level is any place that that coating has been penetrated (scratches, any oxygen deprived area (the coating doesn't last without oxy), etc). Add an electrolyte (salt water/contaminated fresh water...it all is to an extent) and the electrical capacity of the metal itself and you have a galvanic cell...a battery. The lesser noble level will sacrifice itself (corrode) to the more noble level (pit corrosion). You will also get corrosion anywhere stagnant water (oxy depleted) sits...the bilge for one, condensation for another. You will also encounter corrosion anywhere where you have biologicals attached to the surface of the metal, cutting it off from oxygen and in contact with moisture. The last type of corrosion you might see is around the welds, where you have altered the diffusion of alloys in the metal. The chromium gets bound up with the carbon leaving the area starved of chromium...the anti rusting agent. Using 316L (lo carbon) would help to alleviate this particular issue. Bare 316/316L needs water moving at a rate of about 3 ft/sec to maintain the coating of oxydized chromium at the required levels to provide corrosion protection. Steve   Advertisement: gonzo said: However, Monel metal is corrosion resistant to be used below the waterline and is also naturally antifouling. You can have a shiny boat after all. Click to expand... Silicon Bronze Screws/Bolts with Stainless Steel Fittings? Leaking stainless steel tank... cement wash? Black stains on gelcoat from stainless steel Welding Stainless Steel 316- Quenching or Not? Titanium vs Stainless Steel I always thought that stainless steel 316 is not magnetic Epoxy filler on stainless steel. Need Stainless Steel Tubing Source For Rudder Tubes Stainless steel Hull Yacht Corrosion on stainless steel. No, create an account now. 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