sbman
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- 42' Uniflite Double Cabin
You asked for some links. This kit at Lowes is a basic mechanics toolset:
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-227-Piece-Standard-SAE-and-Metric-Polished-Chrome-Mechanics-Tool-Set/1000642747
227 pieces might sound like a lot, but this is a very basic kit. It covers both SAE and Metric which you'll likely find both as you go around various systems on the boat.
The set tops out at 3/4"-1" or so in tool size so you'll find things on some of the systems, especially some of the heavier engine fasteners and drive flanges/prop shaft that the sockets and wrenches just aren't large enough for but it should cover most of the types of work you might want to do. (Change the oil, remove the valve cover, swap out a fresh water system pump)
https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-7-Piece-Spline-Nut-Driver-Set/1000594219
I really like having a set of dedicated nut drivers. Great for hose clamps and every single opportunity I can find to not have to use a straight screwdriver.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-60CrV-Snips-Set/1000594671
Sometimes you need to cut stuff, and scissors won't do the job. You could get by with just one pair and not a whole set probably.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Capri-Tools-12-in-Mini-Hacksaw/1002324446
Sometimes even the snips won't cut it. Time to break out the mini hacksaw. A favorite for lopping off things that need lopping off, works in tight spaces too.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-6-Pack-Assorted-Plier-Set/1000179111
Tons of things to grab, pull, cut, bend and reach for on a boat. The pliers and cutters pack help out.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-5-Pack-Assorted-Plier-Set/50029422
When you can't grab, cut, twist or bend it with the small pliers, the big ones will probably do the job.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/IRWIN-VISE-GRIP-Long-Reach-11-in-Electrical-Bent-Nose-Pliers/1002449996
That's my favorite style of plier. It's gotten me out of quite of few jams of the 'dropped the thing in the hole' variety. Great for fishing things out of dark, hard to reach places, also for holding things in distant spaces nice and tight while you contort your body around to reach the other side of the horrible job you are currently struggling to complete.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/WORKPRO-16-oz-Smooth-Face-Rubber-Head-Wood-Rubber-Mallet/1000003042
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-20-oz-Smooth-Face-Steel-Head-Steel-Rip-Claw-Hammer/4776979
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-4-lb-Steel-Head-Fiberglass-Engineering-Sledge-Hammer/50041776
No toolkit is complete without a way to bash things. You start with the rubber mallet, work up to the hammer and then graduate to the sledgehammer. I don't recommend keeping a large, heavy sledge hammer on the boat as some jobs may result in fits of rage and keeping only a small sledge hammer reduces the damage that can ensue from such a fit. The little four pounder should keep things pretty safe while still being big enough to bash things that need it.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M18-FUEL-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless-Hammer-Drill-Impact-Driver-Combo-Kit-2-Tool-W-Free-5-0Ah-Battery-2997-22-48-11-1850/305899988
I switch over to home depot now since I'm partial the 'milwaukee' power tools. These two will drill holes in your boat like nobody's business.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-Shockwave-Impact-Duty-Drill-and-Drive-Bit-Set-60-Piece-48-32-4029/301308026
You need drills and drivers for those power tools.
Some links; plenty of tools to get a lot of jobs done around the boat. Store them in the dryest place on the boat that you can find or they will rust like crazy.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-227-Piece-Standard-SAE-and-Metric-Polished-Chrome-Mechanics-Tool-Set/1000642747
227 pieces might sound like a lot, but this is a very basic kit. It covers both SAE and Metric which you'll likely find both as you go around various systems on the boat.
The set tops out at 3/4"-1" or so in tool size so you'll find things on some of the systems, especially some of the heavier engine fasteners and drive flanges/prop shaft that the sockets and wrenches just aren't large enough for but it should cover most of the types of work you might want to do. (Change the oil, remove the valve cover, swap out a fresh water system pump)
https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-7-Piece-Spline-Nut-Driver-Set/1000594219
I really like having a set of dedicated nut drivers. Great for hose clamps and every single opportunity I can find to not have to use a straight screwdriver.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-60CrV-Snips-Set/1000594671
Sometimes you need to cut stuff, and scissors won't do the job. You could get by with just one pair and not a whole set probably.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Capri-Tools-12-in-Mini-Hacksaw/1002324446
Sometimes even the snips won't cut it. Time to break out the mini hacksaw. A favorite for lopping off things that need lopping off, works in tight spaces too.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-6-Pack-Assorted-Plier-Set/1000179111
Tons of things to grab, pull, cut, bend and reach for on a boat. The pliers and cutters pack help out.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-5-Pack-Assorted-Plier-Set/50029422
When you can't grab, cut, twist or bend it with the small pliers, the big ones will probably do the job.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/IRWIN-VISE-GRIP-Long-Reach-11-in-Electrical-Bent-Nose-Pliers/1002449996
That's my favorite style of plier. It's gotten me out of quite of few jams of the 'dropped the thing in the hole' variety. Great for fishing things out of dark, hard to reach places, also for holding things in distant spaces nice and tight while you contort your body around to reach the other side of the horrible job you are currently struggling to complete.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/WORKPRO-16-oz-Smooth-Face-Rubber-Head-Wood-Rubber-Mallet/1000003042
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-20-oz-Smooth-Face-Steel-Head-Steel-Rip-Claw-Hammer/4776979
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-4-lb-Steel-Head-Fiberglass-Engineering-Sledge-Hammer/50041776
No toolkit is complete without a way to bash things. You start with the rubber mallet, work up to the hammer and then graduate to the sledgehammer. I don't recommend keeping a large, heavy sledge hammer on the boat as some jobs may result in fits of rage and keeping only a small sledge hammer reduces the damage that can ensue from such a fit. The little four pounder should keep things pretty safe while still being big enough to bash things that need it.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M18-FUEL-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless-Hammer-Drill-Impact-Driver-Combo-Kit-2-Tool-W-Free-5-0Ah-Battery-2997-22-48-11-1850/305899988
I switch over to home depot now since I'm partial the 'milwaukee' power tools. These two will drill holes in your boat like nobody's business.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-Shockwave-Impact-Duty-Drill-and-Drive-Bit-Set-60-Piece-48-32-4029/301308026
You need drills and drivers for those power tools.
Some links; plenty of tools to get a lot of jobs done around the boat. Store them in the dryest place on the boat that you can find or they will rust like crazy.