Hey Mike
So if your mast breaks how do you cut the rigging away? If you had a
bolt cutter on board you'd be set for that risk, plus it would make it
easier to break into my boat to steal my socket set. Sorry, "borrow"...
:-)
I'm all about having too many tools on board, just not electric ones. A
friend insisted we clear out the boat prior to a race, it was an
illuminating experience. I managed to talk her out of removing the
windlass though.
Graham Collins
Secret Plans
C&C 35-III #11
On 2015-06-17 10:33 AM, Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List wrote:
When I need sockets I just motor a quarter mile down the NW Arm to
where I know there is a 260 piece socket set……
Seriously though. In 2009 was doing a home project and purchased a
Ryobi 9v and then found a DeWalt 12v on sale. Used both drills while
installing new flooring that had to be screwed every 6 inches (for
under tile) and would swap one dewalt battery while other charging and
then use the ryobi while both those charging. The Ryobi would last
only a very short time and has long since been scrapped. The 12v
DeWalt has been used for many projects and the first battery started
not holding much charge last Spring while the second is still fine.
The 12v DeWalt has been a great drill for me (this past December
replaced with 18v DeWalt). Nothing but good to say about it and it
was NiCad
I do not leave a drill on the boat. I have a smallish toolbox with 6
screwdrivers (2 phillips, 2 robertson, two slot), one multhead screw
driver, a couple pair of various pliers, a couple adjustable wrenches,
allan keys and a pair of vice grips .. as well as pne hammer (don’t
know why). Also a smallish socket set. As I said – if I need more
sockets I know where Graham is moored
I do believe you need tools aboard because things break on boats …
and also you never know on a boat when the mood will hit you to take
on some small task which always turns out to be a much bigger job than
expected.
Mike
Persistence
Just up the NW Arm from Graham’s boat in Halifax
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*Martin DeYoung via CnC-List
*Sent:* Tuesday, June 16, 2015 8:51 PM
*To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
*Cc:* Martin DeYoung
*Subject:* Re: Stus-List 12 volt cordless drill
>… What the hell do you need a cordless drill living on your boat for?
Ever since cordless drill batteries size and performance became
reasonably useful (mid-80’s?) I carry one on any trip longer than a
day sail and especially offshore. Used for repairs, both drilling
holes and removing/installing fasteners they earn their keep.
If you purchase L-Ion batteries and travel with your equipment, the US
airlines are now restricting L-Ion batteries to carry on, not to be in
checked luggage. This includes spare cell phone and laptop batteries.
Martin DeYoung
Calypso
1971 C&C 43
Seattle
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*Subject:* Re: Stus-List 12 volt cordless drill
Speaking for myself I bought the ryobi because I saw the deal and I'm
on a wet mooring. Rowing my tools out kinda sucks to be honest so I
keep a set on board. Also, time is money right? Inevitably I forget to
bring something. If it's all on board I'm good.
Steve
Suhana, C&C 32
Toronto
On Tue, Jun 16, 2015 at 5:32 PM, Graham Collins via CnC-List
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:
OK, I've got to ask. I love tool as much as the next guy, maybe more
(ask me how many saws I own).
What the hell do you need a cordless drill living on your boat for?
All season?
When I'm working on the boat I will bring whatever drill is
appropriate (the corded right angle drill is actually a favorite), I
will take it home when done. It isn't like I'm off cruising for a
week and suddenly it occurs to me that I should install some new deck
hardware. And if it did I've got an old school hand drill that will
do a few holes quite easily.
I will admit, after being this sanctimonious, that I do have a 260
piece socket set on board. And yes, I only use 5 sockets from it. :-)
Graham Collins
Secret Plans
C&C 35-III #11
On 2015-06-16 6:01 PM, Stevan Plavsa via CnC-List wrote:
I got my ryobi L-ion set on sale for I think $60CND.... two
batteries, driver and drill. I keep that stuff on the boat and
bring a battery home every now and then for a charge. At home I
use a Bosch set that's proven to be very reliable, lots of use
over four years including lots of masonry (hammer) and even work
on the car with the driver.
Ten years ago they would have likely been nicad batteries and
those really did suck. The current gen of lithium ion powered
stuff is great as far as I can tell.
Steve
Suhana, C&C32
Toronto
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