Leemc Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 Hi all, will be buying first narrowboat soon and I was wondering what tools would you take on board? don't think the contents of my shed will fit Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHutch Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 Depends the boat and how handy you are, basic tools to maintain an 1980's car and refit a cupboard door. If the windows are suspect, a roll of sillage tape. If you're doing DIY, an 18v Li-ion drill and a 4.5inch angle grinder! Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenataomm Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 Cork Screw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 Multimeter. 50% of boat breakdowns involve electricity*. * The other 50% don't 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murflynn Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 I use lots of large cable ties, preferably the re-usable type. They always come in useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Spanners, screwdrivers, adjustable spanner, saw, drill and bits. Oil filter wrench, sockets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil2 Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 I bet you've already got a small tool kit in a box like most of us have, that will cover most things I'd also get a smallish panel saw and an axe (for chopping firewood). I've also recently acquired a scythe and if you can't think why you would need such a thing you soon will. TBH most of the time I get by with just a swiss army knife. But the one thing I wouldn't be without is my flexible pick up tool (ooh matron) not the magnetic one the one with the spring loaded claw. Absolutely essential kit on a narrowboat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackrose Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 13 hours ago, Leemc said: Hi all, will be buying first narrowboat soon and I was wondering what tools would you take on board? don't think the contents of my shed will fit Cheers Whatever tools you put onto the boat, you'll always find there's something you need which you don't have onboard. But if you have a shed full of tools and can get back there you'll be fine. I wouldn't be without a tube of Stixall or Marineflex and a standard cartridge gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mross Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Assorted screwdrivers! Both Phillips and Engineer's. Small, medium and large adjustable spanners. Pliers, assorted jubilee clips. Duct tape. Plastic metal..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machpoint005 Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 (edited) Metric socket set, metric C-spanners, metric ring spanners, and an odd-sized* British ring spanner for the PRM gearbox drain plug! * no idea what size it is but it's the only non-metric tool in my box Edited August 1, 2017 by Machpoint005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mross Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 A head torch and a mirror on a stick. A magnet on an extending , aerial-like tube. A sea magnet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mross Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 A hand operated vacuum pump for oil changes or bilge pumping. A battery operated transfer pump for moving fuel from Jerry cans to fuel tanks without any spills. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B06ZYFMTLM/ref=mp_s_a_1_20?ie=UTF8&qid=1501595015&sr=8-20-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=sump+transfer+pump&psc=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 A BIG hammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
system 4-50 Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 An assortment box containing every different size of A2 (stainless) self-tappers and another of A2 (stainless) machine screws. And a set of taps to go with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machpoint005 Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 31 minutes ago, mross said: A hand operated vacuum pump for oil changes Or buy a boat with a Beta engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starman Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 A reasonable size pair of bolt croppers to help get evil stuff off your prop and a pair of elbow length rubber gauntlets for using them in particularly vile areas :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 At this rate OP will be towing his shed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 20 minutes ago, Machpoint005 said: Or buy a boat with a Beta engine. Or any of the multitude of other engines with pumps affixed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nb Innisfree Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 A spare kitchen sink. Oh that's not a tool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmelly Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Has anyone mentioned a BIG hammer yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllanC Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Large dog.....Useful for removing stubborn nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
system 4-50 Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 A crimper (for catching crimps). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jddevel Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 A good woman to handle all the tools whilst you put the world to rights over a good pint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizzard Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Adjustable wench. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murflynn Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 (edited) a big hammer. the one on the left (56lb jobbie). if you can't lift it you could always find another use for it - maybe tether SWMBO to the kitchen sink? ......................... coat Edited August 1, 2017 by Murflynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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