Looking for inexpensive boat tool kit

[STV_Keith]

Any suggestions? Don't want to keep stealing the good tools out of the tool box when I go boating, so I want to get a dedicated cheap set for the boat. I've seen a few Craftsman sets, but are there other options out there that are better?

[Hustler]

The Home Depot stuff is pretty good and cheaper than Craftsman.

[DeltaSigBoater]

I picked up a nice Crescent Mechanics tool set at Costco, were the tools are in those (crappy) plastic slim folding cases. Threw that away put the tools in a spare tool box i had, along with some other must have tool box items; knife, extra plugs, rescue tape, plastic zip ties, wind proof lighter etc. etc. etc. Whole thing cost $100 +/-.

[Liquid Courage]

Go to Track Auto, Auto Zone or Pep boys and pick up one of the combo tool kits for like 20 bucks. It's got everything you'll need in there for when you're in a pinch on the lake. I grabbed that and filled in with a few other cheap (china) tools from Track Auto and I was into it for under 40 bucks. I've pulled that kit out a few times and have never had a prob. least expensive/best purchase I've made!

[Chipster27]

I bought this one from Sears, has all the basics then added a few of my own. I like the tool bag because it's easier than a box to shove in to storage spaces.
Small engine tool kit (http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?cat=Mechanics+Tools&pid=00933062000&vertical=TOOL&subcat=Specialty+Tool+Sets&BV_UseBVCookie=Yes)

[BarryMac]

I filled my toolbag at Harbor Freight...

[Run_em_Hard]

Champion from sears makes some decent tools for the price...that is what I use for my boat tool kit.

[a catered life]

Champion from sears makes some decent tools for the price...that is what I use for my boat tool kit.
thats what i use and pretty good stuff

[trailerpark_tj]

What's up K-Lock:) ?
I bought this waterproof set from Overtons that seems to have the basics.
http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Dockside_100_Piece_Tool_Kit&cname=Tool-Kits&r=view&i=22254&aID=24J
You coming out for the Poker Run?

[dumbandyoung]

tools on the boat?? your supposed to carry one of these if you break down. ;) :D
http://www.redboxtools.com/product_images/2134.jpg
hahaha .. just kidding
i bought a set at Kragen for 45 bucks.

[essexjet]

http://www.rpconline.com/catalog/content/images/tape_duct.jpg

[Trailer Park Casanova]

The cheap Kragan stuff seems to be holding up.

[dumbandyoung]

http://www.rpconline.com/catalog/content/images/tape_duct.jpg
haha i like Jordy's old qoute.... "If its not supposed to move use duct tape, if its supposed to move use DW-40." lol:D

[boatnam2]

i like the lowes stuff,not to bad and pretty good price.

[98 Vector 21]

I don't do the tools anymore...Just bought a new boat!

[Racey]

Harbor Freight
Harbor Freight
Harbor Freight
One of their cheesy tool kits have saved my ass on a couple occasions

[BobbyB]

I got for X-Mas that was from Costco. I think it was made by Cresent. It don't matter, it has a lil of everything in one neat case. Better than my tool bag clangin around under the seat!

[DMOORE]

I filled my toolbag at Harbor Freight...
Same here. Lot of kits available there for a very reasonable price.
Darrell.

[yopengo]

I filled my toolbag at Harbor Freight...
Harbor Freight
Harbor Freight
Harbor Freight
One of their cheesy tool kits have saved my ass on a couple occasions
God I love Harbor Tool & Freight. Cheesy crapy tools for cheap. I started the Havasu tool set at Costco and finished it off at HT&F. :D

[Riomouse911]

I learned the hard way that buying cheap tools usually leads to massive amounts of frustration when you need to count on them. Husky stuff from the Depot is a good deal for the money, I use their sockets with Craftsman socket wrenches and hand wrenches and they all seem to work out fine. The Husky socket and hand wrenches are in the throw-in-the-truck ammo can for trips and emergencies, and they haven't let me down yet. Wait for the sales, the price is much better.
After watching a Harbor Freight sander self-distruct on me in under 10 minutes of use, and stripping several bolts with ill-fitting HF wrenches, IMO all I'd get at HF is clamps, tarps and other non-essentials.. there's a reason that wrench is only 99 cents there, and it ain't quality.