Select to expand quoteJode5 said..
And don't store the super magnet in the cupboard beside the fluxgate Compass 
Or buy expensive 316xx stainless tools to keep the rust at bay....as the magnet will not pick them up.
Select to expand quoteRamona said..cisco said..
I do not go for shiny and sexy.
Funky and functional is a whole lot better.
I'm surprised how good an old 12v drill is converted to run from the ships power.
Two 12v motorbike batteries in series to power it, in parallel to charge. Works a treat.
Last time I lost something over the side was when I was 15 years old cooking a steak on the family yacht and had to throw the metho stove and steaks over the side!
And a few mainsail shackle pins before that , I quickly learnt not to drop stuff over the side!
I don't understand how you manage that!
Anyway my garage is looking good now no more digging through tool boxes looking for rusty spanners and tools ....etc too many tools = too many jobs.
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Rather than have this as a conversation starter in the book shelf:-
I would have something like this to promote some scintillating intellectual intercourse.
How was the book Cisco?
I bought a copy a few months back and struggled to get motivated by it. Maybe that is it's point.
Cheers
The book is good. I have been a "not give a f*ck person" pretty much all my life. I bought the book to give to my son for his 21st birthday and to read it before then to fine tune myself.
I am half way through it and enjoying it. However with all things, you take onboard what is relevant to you and ditch the rest.
Southace could benefit greatly from reading it. He gives way too many f*cks to things that are not really important to him except in his own mind such as how cool he presents himself and getting his dopamine hits from approvals on his posts.
I just got a big approval of my tool kit from nswsailor for which I thank him. We have met personally when he visited Bundy a couple of years ago. He looked closely at my tool kit and saw everything, rust and all. He and I think alike on that subject but on some other topics I am sure we are poles apart. I am sure neither of us gives one or two f*cks about that.
If somebody comes to Seabreeze to brag and skite with the expectation of getting approval dopamine hits, that person has come to the wrong place.
Better they go to Faceplant or Twittface.
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The book is good. I have been a "not give a f*ck person" pretty much all my life. I bought the book to give to my son for his 21st birthday and to read it before then to fine tune myself.
I am half way through it and enjoying it. However with all things, you take onboard what is relevant to you and ditch the rest.
Southace could benefit greatly from reading it. He gives way too many f*cks to things that are not really important to him except in his own mind such as how cool he presents himself and getting his dopamine hits from approvals on his posts.
I just got a big approval of my tool kit from nswsailor for which I thank him. We have met personally when he visited Bundy a couple of years ago. He looked closely at my tool kit and saw everything, rust and all. He and I think alike on that subject but on some other topics I am sure we are poles apart. I am sure neither of us gives one or two f*cks about that.
If somebody comes to Seabreeze to brag and skite with the expectation of getting approval dopamine hits, that person has come to the wrong place.
Better they go to Faceplant or Twittface.
So know your telling forum members where to go to Faceplant or twittface? As well as accusing me as a bragger/ skite and dopamine ?
That's breaking all the forum rules again!
Sharpen up yourl lead ciscio kid and remove the rust from your tools.
Read the book. You might learn something about yourself.
You want to quote forum rules. Go ahead. They do allow differences of opinion.
I honestly don't give a **** about your stupid book. And t has nothing to do with tool kits onboard a yacht!
Oh!! OK.
Back on topic. How about this for a sexy tool kit on a yacht?? I am sure the girls would wet their pants over it.
Come on you two. Enough....
The post is about the tools you carry. It may seem a trivial topic to you two but I have already thought what I will add to my toolbox thanks to some posts here.
keep it on topic.
Thank you.
There is one item I believe every boat should have if it takes 240 volt power on board from an external source such as a marina.
What I am referring to is the round grey object in the lower right of the pic with the red, green and orange lights.
It can save your life and prevent you from frying your boat's electrics. It is a polarity and earthing indicator. Plug it into your extension lead with the power on and it will tell you if it is safe. The writing on it tells the story. You should be able to get one in any electrical supply store for $10 to $20.
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Thank you.
There is one item I believe every boat should have if it takes 240 volt power on board from an external source such as a marina.
What I am referring to is the round grey object in the lower right of the pic with the red, green and orange lights.
It can save your life and prevent you from frying your boat's electrics. It is a polarity and earthing indicator. Plug it into your extension lead with the power on and it will tell you if it is safe. The writing on it tells the story. You should be able to get one in any electrical supply store for $10 to $20.
Cisco, what you say is not really correct. Polarity makes no difference with AC power and will not fry your Electrical equipment. If the active and earth were transposed in the lead, yes you could have a lethal situation, though this is highly unlikely unless the lead in newly made and untested. We have rules for 240Vac wiring in boats and if your boat is wired correctly it will protect against crossed polarity and earth faults. The boat should have earth leakage protection fitted (the same as a caravan) and the supply you plug into should also have earth leakage.
The best protection you can have if you are unsure is plug your boat into shore power via a portable RCD (safety switch) . if your LED plug gives you peace of mind, that's good as you can not be too careful with electricity.
As an Electrician, my advise would be.
1. Don't use pre-made cheap Electrical leads to connect to shore power as I have seen too many fail. Have an electrician make you a good lead out of 1.5mm flexible cable.
2. Have your leads tested and tagged every 12 months.
3. Make sure you are protected by an RCD (safety switch) either from the boat or from the supply you are plugged into. If unsure use a portable one.
4. Never do your own 240Vac Electrical work on your boat. Only use an electricial contractor who is competent in boat electrics as there are a lot of rules a domestic electrician may not be aware of.
Here is my traveling tool kit. I need a wide range of spanners and sockets due to difficult engine access.
