Tools for a Boat

If you're boating, you have to be prepared to fix things when there's no repair facility nearby.

Tools we've come to love because of how useful they are and how well they've held up.

Jeremy’s Essential On-board Power Tools

February 18, 2020 by Nica Waters

Good tools are important. Good tools at a great price? Even better! [More] Jeremy’s Essential On-board Power Tools

Fiberglass Work Basics

January 29, 2019 by Nica Waters

Glass fiber and some 2-part epoxy is a powerfully strong combination. Learn the 6 steps to fiberglass success! [More] Fiberglass Work Basics

Boat Wiring Tools

December 29, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

Wire crimpers, strippers, cutters, connectors and shrink tubing are essential boat wiring tools. How to choose ones that are easy to use and will last years [More] Boat Wiring Tools

Ratcheting Box Wrenches

April 18, 2016 by Carolyn Shearlock

No room to turn a wrench and not enough clearance for a socket? A ratcheting box wrench to the rescue! [More] Ratcheting Box Wrenches

Up the Mast

April 15, 2016 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you have a sailboat, someday you’ll have to go up the mast. The easiest gear we’ve found to use and some tips. [More] Up the Mast

Cockpit drains need to be kept clear so they will drain quickly. But it’s easy for things such as hair and parts from a project to go down them. So you need to clean them out. This inexpensive tool is the best we’ve found! [More] Clearing Cockpit Drains