A good onboard tool kit isn’t a hardware store. It’s a minimal set of tools that handles the most common failures.
The Minimal Categories
- basic hand tools you can use in tight spaces
- cutters/crimpers for real-world electrical fixes
- clamps and fasteners
- a light that works in engine/bilge spaces
- gloves and a simple cleanup kit
Operator Rule
If you can’t service it, you can’t trust it. The kit isn’t about “being handy”—it’s about preventing a small issue from ending the day.