Metric or Standard?

usererror · Post by **usererror** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 3:27 pm

I am putting together a toolbox to keep on board and with all the holiday sales I'm doing pretty well so far!

Are the majority of fasteners onboard Standard or Metric? I don't want to get two sets of sockets if I don't need to.

Thanks!

mastreb · Post by **mastreb** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 4:57 pm

Standard. Almost all of the bolts are either 7/16ths or 9/16ths. I actually just keep a small kit with a basic socket set, crescent, channel locks, and a #1 Phillips and standard screwdriver in it. All I've ever needed. Hardest part is finding real SS or Chrome Vanadium tools that will last in marine weather. All the cheap Chinese stuff rusts out immediately.

ON EDIT: I'm talking about the M, don't know anything about the 22. Sorry.

TheJoe · Post by **TheJoe** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 5:39 pm

All the factory hardware should be standard. You should carry 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, wrenches and sockets. Just have a look at everything on your boat, some add-ons could be metric.

Post by **Russ** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 6:03 pm

Standard for the boat. The engine and other gadgets added, who knows.

usererror · Post by **usererror** » Mon Dec 05, 2011 7:21 pm

Thanks! The boat is wrapped up for the winter and I can't get back into it until spring time.

I was guessing it would be Standard since the nuts on the bow D Ring were 9/16 but I wanted to get other thoughts before I go out and buy a set.

Catigale · Post by **Catigale** » Tue Dec 06, 2011 1:51 am

The gate hasp uses a metric screwdriver of course....a Philippes head

K9Kampers · Post by **K9Kampers** » Tue Dec 06, 2011 1:59 am

A standard adjustable wrench & a metric adjustable wrench should should do it!

usererror · Post by **usererror** » Tue Dec 06, 2011 1:22 pm

K9Kampers wrote:A standard adjustable wrench & a metric adjustable wrench should should do it!

I'm glad at least one wise guy chimed in.

I'll add the adjustable to the box.

seacatcapt · Post by **seacatcapt** » Tue Dec 06, 2011 9:08 pm

Don't forget to have an adjustable wench on hand also.

GaryMayo · Post by **GaryMayo** » Tue Dec 06, 2011 9:52 pm

K9Kampers wrote:A standard adjustable wrench & a metric adjustable wrench should should do it!

robbarnes1965 · Post by **robbarnes1965** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 8:37 am

I would love someone to come up with a Mac-specific tool like this roller-skate tool. http://www.skates.com/PhotoDetails.asp? ... tCode=RSEW

The ideal would be 7/16 and 9/16 at the ends and a small removable/adjustable wrench instead of the one shown. The tube would have to be thin enough to get onto the mast base bolt. I have ratchet wrenches and the ratchet does not fit onto that one. I like doing the least effort possible

bscott · Post by **bscott** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 10:23 am

robbarnes1965 wrote:I would love someone to come up with a Mac-specific tool like this roller-skate tool. http://www.skates.com/PhotoDetails.asp? ... tCode=RSEW

The ideal would be 7/16 and 9/16 at the ends and a small removable/adjustable wrench instead of the one shown. The tube would have to be thin enough to get onto the mast base bolt. I have ratchet wrenches and the ratchet does not fit onto that one. I like doing the least effort possible

A short-3.5", 1/4" ratchet handle works well in tight places--sorry, no metric conversion for the handle

Bob

vizwhiz · Post by **vizwhiz** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 11:24 am

I thought the gate hasp comment was funny...

arknoah · Post by **arknoah** » Wed Dec 07, 2011 12:29 pm

Catigale wrote:The gate hasp uses a metric screwdriver of course....a Philippes head

Mais ouis!

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