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August 16, 2011

What to Take?

Headed offshore and wondering what to take along for the trip? Here are lists of what three of us packed for the 16-day trip from Bermuda to Antigua in late November.

by Mark Pillsbury

Pliers:
6- and 8-inch common slip joint
10- and 16-inch arc joint (Channel lock)
10" Straight and curved Vise Grip
4- and 6-inch needle nose
8 inch diagonal cutting
9-inch electricians pliers

Wrenches and Taps:
6-, 12-, and 18-inch adjustable (Crescent)
1 set very small combination/ignition wrenches
1 set combination open end and box wrenches, 3/8 to 1 inch
1 set combination open end and box wrenches, 6 to 28 mm
1 set socket wrenches standard depth, 1/4 to 1 inch, 6 point, 3/8 drive
1 set deep socket wrenches, 1/4 to 1 inch, 6 point, 3/8 drive
1 set socket wrenches standard depth 6 to 28mm, 6 point, 3/8 drive
3-, 6-, and 12-inch drive extenstions
1 set Allen wrenches, 1/16 to 3/8 and 2 to 12 mm
1 universal joint for 3/8 drive
1 breaker bar for 3/8 drive
1 oil filter wrench
Assorted adjustable wrenches
2 tap handles

Hammers:
1 4 to 5 lb. short-handles sledge hammer
1 20-ounce claw hammer
Small Axe

Drills, bits, misc.:
1 hand drill,  3/8-in chuck
1 cordless drill, 3/8-inch chuck
3 batteries and charger
right angle cordless drill
cobalt drill bit set 1/16 to 3/8
½-inch bit with 3/8 shank
1 counter sink
1 set of e-z out screw removers
Spade drill bits
Assorted Chisels
Assorted punches
2  4-inch C clamps
2 10-inch C clamps
2 plastic spring clamps
Assorted flat and round files

Cutting Tools:
1 hacksaw 6 carbide and 6 bi-metal blades
1 small wood cutting saw
1 rotary rasp (to fit drills)
1 10-inch combination fine/coarse wood rasp
cordless sawzall

Electrical:
1 auto ranging volt/ohm/amp meter, plus spare battery
1 electrical crimper and various size crimps
1 wire stripper, #22 to #10 wire
electrical tape, various color
1 butane soldering iron  with low melting point solder, rosin flux
Extra wire - #14, #12, #10, & low voltage cable

Misc.:
1 propane torch
Cordless grinder
Large Bolt cutters
1 rubber plunger
5- minute epoxy
High strength epoxy
Krazy Glue
Under water epoxy putty
Putty knife, 3/4 inch wide
1 crow bar
1 claw-type remote pick up tool
Tape measure
Duct tape
1 6-inch dial type caliper .001 resolution
Assorted spare nuts, bolts, washers, screws, threaded rod, flat metal stockShackles,
Tie wraps, various sizes
Assorted stainless Steel hose clamps
Telescope mirror
Silicone
Fuel Hose
Tarp
Bungee cords

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