Boat Mechanic Tool Box

[@thebackwoodsmechanic5029]

I work on boats time to time but my father in law has done it for 60 years, quarantines his work , both brother in laws work on them . Ive seen people come from 200 miles away for the Old man to fix what others couldn't It's a good trade . Good setup

[@blakerease]

When you find a boat mechanic that is good, you stay with them no matter where they go. A knowledgeable and seasoned veteran marine tech is hard to come by and up and coming techs are few and far between.

[@walkingw3348]

😂😂😂 the 1/4 snap on set. I started my apprenticeship in this trade and everyone swears by it

[@blakerease]

Its hard to loose tools when they cost that much hahaha. I hope you stay in the industry we need more good techs to learn the trade!

[@Tylnorton]

Good tool sets. I graduated Lakes Region Community College in Laconia NH with 2 degrees. This year was Marine Tech Mechanc Track that got me Mercury Outboard Certified, and last year same course but Business track. Currently work at a boat yard in yard department for almost 5 months which is not getting me anywhere. Before I find a better job that could potentially get me to work on engines, I've been looking at some tools I don't have so I could be prepared. This video was helpful so, thank you!

[@blakerease]

That's awesome man! Thanks for taking the time to write this, love hearing stories from other marine techs! I hope you find a shop that gets you where you want to be!

[@Tylnorton]

@@blakerease Yessir! Of course! And thanks man I appreciate it!

[@koaoi9172]

NH!

[@SaltyMechanicsJunior]

Good tools are essential 👨‍🔧.You inspired me do make a film about tools now. 👍

[@blakerease]

It gets a lot of views! Only two videos on boat mechanic tool boxes that I have seen! Couldn’t agree more!

[@SaltyMechanicsJunior]

@Public Water Marine great tip. I see you get a lot of views on this kinda stuff. 👊I’ll do the same in not to much time. Thanks

[@blakerease]

@@SaltyMechanicsJunior can’t wait to see it!

[@doglife5306]

Nice setup man!

[@blakerease]

Thank You!

[@PJHART2009]

What brand compression tester do you use?

[@blakerease]

Snap-on Compression gauge, started with a harbor freight one... I sold the dealership two engines before they realized I was using a harbor freight compression gauge. My boss at the time threw it in the garbage in front of me and guided me to the snap-on truck...I have been broke ever since lol

[@bloop6812]

Coming out of MMI I did in 1993 ain't no way you can afford Snap on Tools or even Marco tools especially for the wages your paid, unless you want to go into hock for 5 years trying to pay them back. Good set of Craftsman tools will do you just fine starting out, then you can add on as you go when you find a tool that will make your job easier and cost effective. Don't need to buy a Rolls Royce when a Honda will get you there just as fast!

[@blakerease]

Couldn't agree more coming out of the school broke myself just to find hourly pay starting at 12 dollars an hour. The school did offer a half off discount for snap on while in school. i highly recommend taking advantage of that.

[@richna9568]

It's made by snap on, but it broke or I don't really like it. Lol. Stay away from the tool truck, especially if you are new. Overpriced and they break, sink and get lost just like the rest.

[@blakerease]

I can agree to an extent, you get what you pay for. Tool trucks in general you're paying for the service. Not having to ship something out or drive to the store every time a tool breaks is worth the extra money! If you're just starting out harbor freight and amazon is the way to go!

[@tonycroteau9264]

Great video 👍

[@blakerease]

Thank You Tony, means a lot!

[@zacharyoliver5332]

That junk drawer gave me heart palpitations

[@blakerease]

It has since been relocated to bins outside of the box.

[@johnb1121]

Keep them coming 🙊🙊🙊

[@blakerease]

will do man! thank you for the feedback!

[@jasonirwin7280]

Greatest boat mechanic around yall!!!!!

[@blakerease]

Thanks Jason, hope your doing good man!

[@rickkrause4956]

I didn’t see a torque wrench. Was that an oversight or do you really not have a need for one?

[@blakerease]

I have three of them, planning on doing a special tool video soon. Most shops i have worked for in the past have torque wrenches for the shop.

[@JH-nd3bg]

@@blakerease This video was fantastic but would also love to see a special tools/diagnostic tools video!!

[@blakerease]

@@JH-nd3bg Thank you for the positive feedback! I will work on making another one for the special tools!

[@fordtruckguy5545]

I bit of deja vu/repeat at the end of the video. It looks like you have room for the screwdrivers and pry bats in your box. What do you have for a 3/8" drill? Any cordless 1/4" hex impact driver? You showed a couple of air tools ... Do you get your air supply from the boats or shore side? Overall, I like your setup ... simple and focused.

[@blakerease]

Yeah somehow let the same clip in twice lol, we do not use air tools while working mobile. I will do a video on our battery tool set up soon. i could keep the screw drivers and pry bars in the box but have found it easier to leave them on the wall. for cordless impact driver we are using the M12 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/4 in. Hope this helps!

[@jimmymiata7855]

Did u go to MMI. If so What did u think of it and what did u start as after school in the industry?

[@blakerease]

I graduated from MMI in 2014, great school that gets a bad rep. completing the course will give you a lot of knowledge. With that being said, if you decide to get a job in the industry do not expect to be making 20 dollars an hour for a couple of years. I have friends who are master techs only making 28 dollars an hour flat rate. If you end up enjoying the profession, start your own business.

[@jimmymiata7855]

@@blakerease . That’s important to know. I am currently enrolled at MMi and that’s something I needed to hear. Thanks

[@jimmymiata7855]

@@blakerease it’s funny cause they always talk about how strapped the industry is for techs but from what I hear it’s the exact opposite

[@blakerease]

Experienced marine techs are very hard to come by right now. leaving the school you will get just about every job you apply for. Washed up car mechanics make up a lot of the techs in our industry. hope this helps!

[@jimmymiata7855]

@@blakerease helps a lot. Thanks man. I’m very motivated and I’m about half way through school so starting to look into the industry and talk with more people currently working in the industry👍🏻

[@youngk32]

What is the average cost in this video?

[@blakerease]

the cost of the tools?

[@blakerease]

Roughly 10,000 in tools this video.

[@mitchpippenger9031]

The Mac drillbits a lifetime warranty

[@blakerease]

I did not know that, good to know!

[@zacharyoliver5332]

Don't need much ? As I stare at 50k in bullshit i have in my boxes hahahaha

[@blakerease]

HAHAHA I can relate. Tools are addicting lol

[@nickrowe9032]

Why you feel bad for ppl workin on evinrudes?

[@blakerease]

Evirude/Johnson made pretty awful engines that were not as tech friendly to work on. For example, why should I have to remove a starter to get to a bolt to disconnect a shift shaft for a simple water pump? Another quick example would be an etec that I have to go thru a shop pack of spark plugs to find one that indexes right. If you want to look further down the road look at a G2 water pump replacement. Plastic carb bowls on the 90’s model evinrudes that warped and made a simple carb rebuild pricey and frustrating. VRO’s that would give no warning and fail. The list goes on

[@matthewwinn1306]

Ummm no. Zero diag tools,impact driver or even a drill.

[@blakerease]

I will do an updated video soon with some diag tools and impact drivers.