Essential tools

[PabloPicasso]

What is the minimum tools needed if you are doing a yacht delivery for someone.

No way of knowing whats been left aboard.

What is the minimum you'd be happy with?

Spanner set, adjustable spanner, some cross head a straight screwdrivers, pliers, allen keys,mole grips.

Anything else?

 

[KevinV]

A test light or multimeter a handful of gel crimps, and electric tape - that covers most electric faults

 

[davethedog]

The law of boating states that no matter what you take the one thing you really need will never be there!

 

[penberth3]

The law of boating states that no matter what you take the one thing you really need will never be there!

That's true, and sorting out a basic tool kit is easy. What you're most likely to need and least likely to have is a selection of nuts, bolts, washers, jubilee clips etc.

 

[Iliade]

Thirty years engineering experience, some chalk, and a small hammer.

 

[veshengro]

At least one wire coat hanger which when cut is as long as the bilge is deep.

 

[zoidberg]

A length of Dyneema - or several - which would permit you to brace up your 'tearing-out' lowers and sail back from the wrong side of Cape Horn.... or even do a lesser 'lashup' get-you-home repair. Plus some s/s thimbles, fids, sailmakers' needles, some tubular antichafe and light Dyneema line. Oh, and special Dyneema scissors.

 

[PabloPicasso]

A test light or multimeter a handful of gel crimps, and electric tape - that covers most electric faults

That's helpful.

 

[Boathook]

A selection of screwdriver bits such as https://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-...cs/12492#product_additional_details_container plus the screwdriver handle.

 

[OCuea]

Yes, always a multimeter. A selection a different types of fuses? A good multitool (leather man) but I know some people don’t agree with multi tools. The list could go on and give you nightmares before the delivery. Not usually possible to view vessel before hand but perhaps try to find out what is aboard first. Oh , some silicon or ptfe spray , but if flying could be banned from the hold? So a bottle / can of similar?

 

[DreadShips]

I'd take a reasonable socket set ahead of spanners, I think - though the latter are better able to deliver violence. Brute force often works where moderation fails...

Thinking about it I'd probably chuck in a decent magnet. Handy for recovering stuff that went where it shouldn't.

 

[MontyMariner]

Delivery trip. Whatever fails, buy the tools for the job and charge the owner.
You will never have the right tools or parts for any problems that may occur.

 

[William_H]

It is not just a question of tools but also of spares of all sorts. Tape and wire shackles come to mind. The engine and fuel system are likely problem areas of course.
Usually a person (sailor) of any DIY skill will have their own idea of tools needed. But I guess OP is just looking for hints of things he has not thought of. ol'will

 

[thinwater]

Yes, I've done a few and I carry a big bag. If I don't open it, good. I'm more relaxed for it. I want to be able to jury rig my way if the boat turns out to be in less good shape than represented.

Wrenches and pliers and the like, of course. But also ...

• A larger electrical kit, including a multimeter, some wires, tape, cutters, strippers, cable ties, crimps, and Wago 221s.
• Spare blocks and a handfull of large low friction rings, soft shackles, and Dyneema climbing slings. The LFRs are good for all sorts of fast jury rigs, even if you aren't a fan. Same with soft shackles; they solve a lot of problems. Also a small box of shackles and some SS safety wire.
• Spare rope and lashing line. Some Dyneema. Like duct tape for sailors.
• Hand sewing kit with palm and whipping twine. Again. like duct tape.
• Underwater epoxy. Combined with scraps and ingenuity, amazing what it can do for leaks. I like JB Waterweld for contingencies; fast and stiff.
• And probably some other stuff I've forgotten.

 

[Goldie]

It is not just a question of tools but also of spares of all sorts.

Agreed. Spare oil, filters, fuel filters, impeller and the tools to fit them, e.g. strap wrench.

 

[Alex_Blackwood]

I think from a basic safety aspect, as well as the some of the basics such as multimeters and a few spanners, pliers etc. I would want to have a day, at least, to inspect the boat before departure and get a good inkling of what was what regarding equipment and condition thereof . A day lost at the start may be a life saved in the end!

 

[Fr J Hackett]

I would want to know more about the boat and its equipment, if I thought I would need a comprehensive tool kit then I would be more concerned about the condition of the boat. Of course much would depend on the length of the journey and if it was or could be broken down into short passages.

 

[jamie N]

A corkscrew.

 

[xyachtdave]

I helped a mate of mine deliver his new to him £200k secondhand boat, he was very light on experience but not on cash. It was stripped bare by the previous owner and had nothing useful onboard.

The rows we had about basics like a bucket, a boat hook, some decent warps, a pair of binoculars, a fire extinguisher, a basic tool kit and some engine spares were epic.

'The engine has just been serviced, it won't break down!' he'd say
'I don't carry spare diesel filters in my car!'
'It's not going to catch fire!' etc etc.

I said we'd look like a right of couple of idiots in his flashy new boat being rescued because we didn't even have a #2 pozi on board. Eventually but under duress he weighed in and we went shopping for kit.

I'd say the list is -

1/4 drive socket set with deep sockets, TX bits etc
3/8 drive set and also a 24mm if its not included
screwdrivers 0.5 - 3 in PZ and PH and various slotted
a few stubby screwdrivers
long nose pliers, pliers, side cutters, electrical insulation strippers and crimp tool
combi spanners 7-24 mm
adjustable spanner
water pump pliers
oil filter removal tool
stanley knife
set of allen keys
hack saw and spare blades.

And the corkscrew/bottle opener JamieN mentioned.

If you can't fix whatever it is with that lot I'd be surprised.

 

[Fr J Hackett]

I helped a mate of mine deliver his new to him £200k secondhand boat, he was very light on experience but not on cash. It was stripped bare by the previous owner and had nothing useful onboard.

The rows we had about basics like a bucket, a boat hook, some decent warps, a pair of binoculars, a fire extinguisher, a basic tool kit and some engine spares were epic.

'The engine has just been serviced, it won't break down!' he'd say
'I don't carry spare diesel filters in my car!'
'It's not going to catch fire!' etc etc.

I said we'd look like a right of couple of idiots in his flashy new boat being rescued because we didn't even have a #2 pozi on board. Eventually but under duress he weighed in and we went shopping for kit.

I'd say the list is -

1/4 drive socket set with deep sockets, TX bits etc
3/8 drive set and also a 24mm if its not included
screwdrivers 0.5 - 3 in PZ and PH and various slotted
a few stubby screwdrivers
long nose pliers, pliers, side cutters, electrical insulation strippers and crimp tool
combi spanners 7-24 mm
adjustable spanner
water pump pliers
oil filter removal tool
stanley knife
set of allen keys
hack saw and spare blades.

And the corkscrew/bottle opener JamieN mentioned.

If you can't fix whatever it is with that lot I'd be surprised.

That sums up my comment that I would want to know more about the boat. I would tell the owner what I expected on the boat if he wanted me to deliver it but if I had to do that then before actually agreeing to the delivery I would want to check out the actual boat just to get an idea that to satisfy myself that the tools were not going to be required on a daily basis.