Bringing my tools...R27 Classic

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tranmkp

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so I thought Id throw this out to the brain trust -

Leaving in next few days for the boat - out of state

I know Ill be buying a LOT of stuff - but Id thought Id bring some of my tools from home in checked baggage

Question for the brain trust

what tool(s) would you bring to your boat the first time ?
sockets, (deep and small and extensions, power driver - with all kind of bits, normal slot and philips drivers - container of lanacoat (https://www.forespar.com/products/boat-lubricant-lanocote.shtml) - Klein wire cutters small hammer, channel locks and vice grips , punches, amalgamating riggers tape, couple of rolls of green and blue masking tape, led headlight, couple of funnels, multimeter...

not sure about the mix of metric to standard...

this is just in a big pelican case Im checking - not big power tools cause I need them at home - anything else come to mind?

Cheers
 
Since you are taking tools as checked baggage does that mean you are cruising the boat home on the water? Or is the boat staying put where it is? What maintenance do you anticipate that you will perform? You didn’t specify the year, but if it is Yanmar powered you will definitely need metric tools for the engine. The interior of my 2012 R27 is full of square head stainless screws so take those bits.

The only tools you will definitely need are the ones you didn’t bring.
 
be sure to include the square/Robertson bits.

Stuart
 
I have a R27 classic and have found a ratchet with the correct size socket for the flywheel is helpful with the water pump if it fails, and the belt must be removed. Have some tongue depressors, thin wooden flat about 3/4" wide, to help roll the belt off and on the pulleys. Don't use metal, it bends the groves on the aluminum pulleys and causes premature belt failure. Also get a 6 inch socket that fits the bolts holding on the water pump (its like an Allen wrench. Mike Rizzio wrote a great piece on how to use this socket.
Also get the square drive bits, #1, #2, #3 and the small ratchet handle that fits the square drives. A battery powered drill for screw removal and installation of panels to gain access to behind scenes. Electrical connectors and a tool to crimp them. A can of WD40. Selection of Metric and US Allen Keys that come in sets.
 
I'm a little late to the party... sorry!

It's not a tool, but it's invaluable for solving many issues: a water leak in a pipe, an electrical wire or terminal that's become exposed, etc.

It's self-fusing silicone tape.

Bob
Kimberly Dawn
 
Some great answers here already, but as the old saying goes when prepping for a pond crossing: go over the boat and identify a tool for every last fastener you find, then buy two. Of course that's beyond the scope of what you can carry as checked baggage, but the principle still applies except that you would narrow it down to the things that are the most likely to fail on that one voyage, starting with propulsion, through hull safety (yes, you should always have emergency plugs) and then on to creature comforts. That approach should cover you pretty well. The little hints and tricks from others who "have been there" can make the picture complete.

Cheers,

Ralf
 
Thanks for all the good responses - OMG there are a hundred pounds of those robertson square heads - I had it covered untill I tried to remove the wood overhead in the cockpit - its a ZERO - Ebay saved the day. Spent a lot of time in the engine bay with a wire brush and Fluid Film and Lanacote - Have to get that splash shield fabbed up.
 
Nobody mentioned a volt meter. With a clip on DC amps function.
 
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