We all know that all vehicles come with the mandatory requirement of having a toolkit to meet the demands of any emergency. The everyday colloquial notions of toolkits for cars, trucks, and bikes are nothing new to anyone. However, do you know about the mandatory tools that must be included in a boat toolkit? Most people tend to limit boat tools to a good stable anchor however this is just a way of skimming the surface since deeper waters require more mechanically efficient gear.

As much as one must know about the requirement of tools for a boat in a general sort of manner, for those who live close to popular destinations where boats are a frequent sight some amount of knowledge on boat toolkits is a mandatory requirement. Moreover, it is no new news that the to-lists of those living along the coastal belt and coming into frequent contact with boats have to buy chandlery goods as an inevitable requirement on their lists. This is why elaborated down below is a set of mandatory tools you might want to stock up on during the next chandlery run. Now, there could be a list of about a dozen of tools that would come in handy during a boat emergency. But there’s hardly any room in a boat compartment to fit in all of this. Many people do not know how to do repairs using all of these tools therefore we can cover the most basic tools required when onboard.

One item that’s on top of the list is the Moisture Meter. Whenever, you are on a ship and you encounter a leak situation where you cannot pinpoint the source, let the moisture meter track it down for you. It is best to get the pinless type so that there is no need to make contact with the surface. The next most important, bright shining member of the boat toolkit family is the utility knife. As the name alone suggests, this provides 1001 uses. Therefore, it is more than mandatory to have one in hand at all times. After this comes the Hacksaw plus Spare Blades. A hacksaw blade is quite simply one of the easiest ways to cut through hoses and tubing. Whether it is vinyl, rubber, or PVC it really doesn’t matter these blades can cut right into them. If you want to add a fancy touch, you can also get a designated pipe and tubing cutter to go with these bladed. However, hacksaw blades remain the most versatile out of them all. To add to this, these blades can cut into several other things as well making them extremely useful in the toolkit.

Tape measure: this is one of those things you always wish you had when you forgot to pack it. How many times have you so badly needed a measuring tape to measure something up but never had one? Always include one of these not only in a boat toolkit but in any toolbox. On a boat, these can come in handy for measuring hoses and tubing.