Stop losing screws right in the middle of a project. This nifty tool will help. [More] How to Keep Screws in Place When Working

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If you're boating, you have to be prepared to fix things when there's no repair facility nearby.
Here are some tools we've come to love because of how useful they are and how well they've held up.
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Stop losing screws right in the middle of a project. This nifty tool will help. [More] How to Keep Screws in Place When Working
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Basic boat electrical repairs are within your grasp. All you need is a guide, some tools, and a few supplies. Here’s the list. [More] Boat Wiring – The Tools and Supplies You’ll Need
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If your boat has been sitting for a while, you may need to polish your fuel. Here’s how with suggested tools to make it easier to accomplish DIY fuel polishing. [More] DIY Fuel Polishing
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Good tools are important. Good tools at a great price? Even better! [More] Jeremy’s Essential On-board Power Tools
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Glass fiber and some 2-part epoxy is a powerfully strong combination. Learn the 6 steps to fiberglass success! [More] Fiberglass Work Basics
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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
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No room to turn a wrench and not enough clearance for a socket? A ratcheting box wrench to the rescue! [More] Ratcheting Box Wrenches
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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
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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
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How can you reach that one nut or hex bolt that’s just out of reach? With a universal joint socket adapter, of course! [More] Useful Tool: Universal Socket Joint
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