Top 10 Tools Every Cruising Sailboat Needs: Real-time Sailing Update Ep 194

[@followtheboat]

What did we miss? What would be in your top 10? Remember, we're just talking toolbox here, not all the specialised equipment needed to repair and maintain the sails, rigging, deck, hull etc...

[@KitLaughlin]

A hammer! I have about five on board: short-handled one, copper and leather, lump (in two sizes), and a plastic and rubber one. IMHO, essential. And two other essentials (do you really not have these; I'll bet you do!) a hacksaw and a cold chisel. Punches would be next, but what will you drop from your ten???

[@followtheboat]

Oh my word, we couldn't even get it to ten! Yes, we have a hacksaw (it's in the cockpt) and a number of chisels. But I'm not sure what a "cold" chisel is? Yes, to hammers, we have all kinds too! Cheers, Liz :)

[@johnhk21]

Metric and imperial adjustable spanner’s 😉

[@marceld6061]

@@followtheboat a cold chisel is made of tempered steel and used on metals. It's a heavy lump. Doesn't come to a much of a point. Kind of like me.

[@kenpole1840]

multimeter; battery-powered drill and several batteries (milwaukee or bosch 12V are compact but powerful enough for most botworks).

[@fredpearson5204]

I could watch your videos all day--not just informational and very useful, but also entertaining. I think it probably helps that you both seem like really nice people. Fair winds and following seas to you both.

[@followtheboat]

Very kind of you, Fred, although we do turn it on for the camera. Most of the time we're just squabbling 😉

[@fredpearson5204]

@@followtheboat, what happens off camera, stays off camera. ;-)

[@UKHaiku]

Glad you got your tooth sorted. I had a similar problem a couple years ago, nasty amount of pain - such a relief when it comes out!

[@followtheboat]

Glad to hear it turned out for the best! Jamie's still getting a little pain, but a return visit to the dentist showed it is nothing, just the bone healing. Liz

[@normanrubenis7283]

Surely a small extendable magnet too. If that little grabber won't do, often a simple extendable magnet for the right metal parts is a must.

[@mathewdavis-adventuresandd6643]

I like the start of you little garden. I've been doing the exact same method using the bottom end of Romaine lettuce. Just moved them from the glass to the garden yesterday.

[@Bradley_Clark]

Thanks for the variety of subjects and keeping it interesting while we all have to sort things out. I have a magnet on the end of an extendable shaft of about 24" long. Saved me countless headaches. thumbed

[@svpearlsailacapegeorgesail4758]

I use a combination screwdriver tons... and you can take the bit out to use on hose clamps! Battery powered tools... the vacuum gets used a lot probably more than the drill. Install a light in the engine compartment, you’ll be glad you did. Fids for splicing... easy and fun!

[@AhmadYazid73]

Hi I am from Kuala Lumpur and have been following your videos for a few weeks now. Thank you for some tips on sailing and I am planning to take up sailing after the lockdown is over. I hope you guys stay safe in the water of Sabah, which is beautiful! Stay safe and god bless.

[@followtheboat]

Hi Ahmad. We love it here in Sabah. A shame we can't explore right now but the people are great and we're treated well in the marina. Thank you, Malaysia!

[@AhmadYazid73]

@@followtheboat You are most welcome here!

[@williambremner9022]

Great tool list! I would add the following, however: 1) a mallet (w soft and hard head sides); 2) a machete; 3) duct tape and rigging tape; 4) oil filter wrench; 5) a hacksaw + 10 spare blades; 6) angle grinder + 10 spare discs (if you have the ability to charge one or plug one in...best way to cut a rig away, should that occur); and 7) volt meter. You guys most-definitely landed in one of the best spots to weather the COVID-19 storm. Krabi, Pangkor, Nongsa Point might be the other good spots too. There is one chap, Wicki Steve, (delivery skipper) aboard the catamaran "Alkina" who is stuck, by himself on a swing mooring at Changi Sailing Club here in Singapore. COVID hit and his crew scattered leaving him alone in Singapore just as the country was slamming the door shut. One could be a LOT worse off than Singapore - obviously - but alone in a closed sailing club is not much fun. He's safe and healthy though...I spoke to him today as I was checking or mooring on Miss Foxy. Your latest videos are excellent commentary on the situation. I hadn't pondered the likelihood of standardised much more strict quarantine measures as countries re-open, when yachts cross borders or even change ports within countries. A highly likely scenario.

[@nspctor7729]

You can do nutrient dense sprouts in containers (no soil) Mung beans will sprout in around 7 days and last in fridge for about a week. Stir fry pork tenderloin and bean sprout serve with steam rice...delicious and cheap Microgreens are another one I'd have onboard Stay safe you two Cheers, N

[@shellieadams5176]

Hi, I am considering retire on a boat in about 7 year's. Thank you for your videos. They're so informative. Lots of information. And lots to think about. Thank you so much.

[@followtheboat]

Pleasure, Shellie. Keep that dream alive.

[@michaeldouglas6872]

Your channel and episodes always makes me laugh and smile while at same time always learning more about sailing and passage making and live aboard. Loved watching the previous episode where Millie was exploring the Marina. Know you all must miss her terribly and we all do also . Stay safe and take care.

[@SailingYachtSaltyLass]

We find that vice-grips are really, really useful

[@followtheboat]

Yep, I had them out only yesterday. They would have been number 14 on my list 😁

[@svbarryduckworth628]

Jamie's favorite tool, Liz's tiny garden patch, a wet kitty... :D Being stuck on anchor in a place where one was not even allowed to move in order to be safe and sheltered from the enormous power of wind and waves as they shift from day to day is frightening. Needing to move to the other side of an island when the wind shifts is literally elemental for a cruiser when it is necessary. Land people really do not understand our needs. Crazy.

[@followtheboat]

Agreed. Hope you guys are doing OK otherwise 👍

[@svbarryduckworth628]

So far, so good. Just waiting for the other shoe to drop.

[@duallylicensed145]

"Your FARTS that really stink" yooooo 😂😂😂😂 Liz clapbacks!! You two are great. I wish I can come for a crew member as Jamie stated before to learn!

[@tomd.3082]

I have been buying, collecting and using tools for a little over 30 years. I have too many to put on a boat. I'm having a hard time as a former auto tech thinning out the load of wrenches, sockets, extensions and so on. I've decided to take a 6' tall toolbox and make it all fit in a rolling tote 24"L x 16"W x 18"T. All of my specialty tools related to automotive that have no place on a boat, are either for sale or being given away when I see someone in the neighborhood working on their car. The rolling tote can get sorted after I get my boat. That way I can sort of customize it for the boat.

[@muskokaknotscruising6471]

I am hoping to be in a similar situation soon. Also an automotive mechanic too many tools for a boat.

[@seabreezebrit1933]

Aircraft tech here, having this issue right now. Trying not to fill an entire boat with tools is extremely difficult.

[@followtheboat]

It's a conundrum. We came from it the other way: started with no tools and built up our collection as we needed them. The rolling tote bag is a good idea, we had a few for our spanners but in the end we chucked them in a draw (the one underneath the screwdriver draw) for quick access. All the larger spanners and other large tools live in a plastic tool box, again stowed somewhere for easy access (top bunk).

[@notimportant5950]

Very cool and informative. I have one more tool I use surprisingly often, it is about 6 meters of steel cable, 3-4mm in diameter. I use it to run electrical cables through the boat, even used it to put back some of the ...ropes... sorry, don’t know the English Word, through the boom. In any case it is so useful to have something flexible and hard enough to go through a conduit that is not always strait or too long to push a more flexible string, wire, rope etc. You push it through, attach whatever you need to actually get through on the end, then grab it on the other side, pull, done. I have put some electrical tape at the end to avoid the the strands get stuck and separate. Thanks for another great video, love to Milly!

[@SVImpavidus]

Loved this one guys. Number one has to be the Leatherman wave. Not the newer pressed metal one but my 25 year old one. Lifetime guarantee included. So many other tools on Impavidus. We split them up into; Wood working, Metal working, Electrical, Finishing and polishing and Power tools.... Sail Safe guys. Ant, Cid and the pooch crew.

[@followtheboat]

I had the same model. It was a present from Liz when we moved onto the boat but it is long gone. I think someone "borrowed" it. Hope you guys are well 👍

[@SVImpavidus]

@@followtheboat Not a borrower nor a lender be... The quote ges on... Yes we are good. Lots of updates on Impavidus in the tech department media updates too we just need to get things sorted before we go public. We will PM you. No smoke blowing, you you are an inspiration to us and so many others never forget that!! Sail Safe guys. Ant, Cid and the pooch crew.

[@magdit2001]

I find a USB Endoscope Camera a great alternative for a mirror and you can see in much more difficult to reach spaces and it has his own light..

[@followtheboat]

Good idea. What are you attaching it to though? Does it need to plug into a laptop or phone?

[@magdit2001]

@@followtheboat You need a laptop or a phone. Most of them are watertight so if you take a long enough cable you can use them to inspect the hull or find blockages in tubes.

[@michael_8383]

Thanks for the tool list. For the zip ties, if you use a good pair of pliers and twist the end off right close to the locking bit there is no sharp end to cut you when you least expect it :)

[@followtheboat]

Nice little tip, Michael. Have not tried this before 👍

[@michaeltillman1147]

A lighter! Those zip ties that will make you look like you had a argument with two cats can be declawed by melting the cut end. Even cut close you should melt it and it will round off nicely. I know I get tired of springing leaks. Of course there is the heat shrink and also the ends of nylon lines and the occasional loose thread on clothing. Fun video guys, keep it up.😎

[@followtheboat]

Cheers, Michael, and thanks for the extra considerations.

[@williambunting803]

A couple of other essentials,..... you had a tooth problem? I’ve been nursing a tooth requiring a root canal procedure for some months now. I tried to get it fixed when in Sydney last but the process required two visits six weeks apart. Now I’m back in the Netherlands and still can’t get it treated. What works is Sensodyne protect and repair toothpaste and Listerine tartare control mouth wash, and of course no sugary foods.

[@followtheboat]

Yes, I found the mouthwash was a great relief for my ache, William. We tend to avoid sugary foods but that gets spoiled by the beer in the evening 😕

[@williambunting803]

Sailing followtheboat : the mouth wash kills the bugs, but the protect toothpaste, particularly the Sensodyne fills cracks and gaps. It is a set of complementary solutions. I think they are a must for the cruising boat medicine compartment.

[@ADTBEN]

Nice to see Millie enjoying a morning swim now and again. As to you garden, have you every tried growing sprouts?

[@followtheboat]

Hi Tony. Yes, we have done and we love them. Fallen out of the habit so something to look into 👍

[@Dragging79]

Very informative, thank you for taking the time to share part of your lives and travels with all of us. Best of luck and may this stupid virus pass quickly.

[@followtheboat]

Cheers, Richard. Peace and fair winds to you ✌️⛵

[@sailingeuropa]

I think a simple metal wire coathanger would be part of my essential tools :) Take care and thank you for sharing.

[@followtheboat]

Good for hooking dropped tools in the bilges. And for breaking into cars 😉

[@edrymes3653]

Great show as always. As for tools I might have missed it but did you mention pliers? Needle nose, Lineman's pliers for sure and diagonal cutters. A hammer would come in handy as well. And don't forget a place to (theoretically) keep your tools. Box, bag or kit. As to your recommendation for adjustable spanner/wrench, was that metric or SAE? Stay safe, eh.

[@lisahanlin5317]

Liz how is your back since you had it taken care of at the medical clinic? Love you guys stay safe, stay healthy...we love Millie too💋

[@Roly679]

As well as red and black insulation tape, have a roll of white as you can write on it to make little labels, either to identify cables or what ever

[@followtheboat]

Yep, good idea, Roly, although I find it difficult for the writing to stay on permanently, even with an indelible marker. I tend to use masking tape and a ball-point pen for that, providing it doesn't get wet.

[@steveleblanc1566]

From dealing with old rusty broken things I find a hammer, a scraper, dial calipers, slip groove joint pliers, a flat file, pry bar, tap and die set, utility knife all useful. Then there is tape electrical and duct tape. For growing things try sprouts like bean sprouts or spicy sprouts. You only need the seeds and a jar. in a few days a jar full of crunchy greens. You can make kombucha or beer easy.

[@followtheboat]

Thanks for the suggestions, Steve. Someone else mentioned bean sprouts and we used to have a sprouting jar once upon a time. Gonna see if we've still got it. Stay well 👍

[@kingtob5061]

my wife and I have been growing the onions from the bottom slices of other ones and it does work as long as you put them in a glass that's full of water and put the root side down and let them float it'll take about ten days and you'll get new roots and you'll get new onion shoots coming out the top

[@trevhedges]

Great episode! Thanks again guys!

[@followtheboat]

Thanks for the question, Trev 👍👍👍

[@gerrywhite9547]

Flush cutting wire side cutters . Really good for trimming cable ties. They don't leave sharp edges.You also need assorted pliers, slip joint, locking, needle nose etc.

[@kenpole1840]

suggested mulimeter before watching whole vlog, apologies. another suggestion: as I have gradually worked my way through my boat, I have replaced all slot-headed screws with Phillips (easier to use and reduces variety of drivers needed). also 5/16" nut driver which seems to be the standard for hose clamps where slot heads are a pain.

[@followtheboat]

I always strip my slot-headed screws and opt for Philips every time if I can, Ken 👍

[@rickczainski9856]

Then you strip the Philip's and switch to a Robinson.

[@CadohaAdventures]

Those oil extraction pumps. We've got an extra one because it comes in so handy for various spillages and moisture issues around the boat 😬😁

[@followtheboat]

Yes, great suggestion 👍👍

[@RusstafaB]

Loved the shot of Millie! Never owned a boat but with all the adverse conditions don't you use amalgamating tape instead of PVC tape? Also for many applications in the UK we have to use stainless steel cable ties instead of nylon ties these days. Such uncertain times, to make any concrete plans is extremely difficult and looks like you are both in a nice safe environment compared to many other liveaboards on YT. So best of luck and take care of yourselves.

[@jsonnichsen]

The best socket set is the six point variety. Twelve points will inevitably strip.

[@paulvaneck5688]

Hi there Jamie and Liz Thanks for the vid, I liked the electrical kit , I will have to look at organising mine a bit better . My question is , since we in lockdown how about a vid on what would comprise a good first aid kit or what's in your medicine cabinet ? Thanks and take care.

[@followtheboat]

It's a great suggestion, Paul. Currently our medikit only has the basics but we do stock up before a big passage. We'll make a note of your idea and add it to the list. Thank you 👍

[@svhappymondays]

Good to see your both safe and looking like you still have a sense of humour😉,and thanks for the top 10 11 12 13 14 ? Tools 😋

[@followtheboat]

🍺🍺🍺

[@raflanz6770]

hey guys. great video! i do have a question, but it is not about the tools...if you are growing stuff on the boat, what happens when you get to a new place? do they confiscate it all on account of it being live plant material?

[@followtheboat]

Hi Raf. Good question. Most countries won't be too bothered but I know Australia would have a problem with it.

[@encouragesolutions2595]

Useful video, thanks. Just picking up on one of your comments, Jamie. How did you get from the Med to Asia? Down the Red Sea, alongside Yemen and running the pirates then across to India? How long did that take? Did you make videos of that?

[@followtheboat]

We have few videos of that trip but we did do an entire podcast series - 80 episodes! You can find them on our website or iTunes.

[@marceld6061]

I wouldn't want my dentist to use THAT mirror! Wow! I have a big mouth but it isn't THAT big Those ducks are filling in for those planes that are no longer constantly annoying Jamie overhead during every video. Another suggestion for Liz's garden? Romaine lettuce! Same as the celery. I have some growing on my counter right now. It's amazing.

[@followtheboat]

Yes, we've heard about this, Marcel. Will see if we can find some. As for those ducks, they're pretty cute really. They always bring a smile but boy do they know how to beg for food.

[@petermilburn1214]

Regarding contunuity tests. When runing in single core wires/ cables label both ends!

[@sailingfromsamsara9972]

I’ve been meaning to post a question in the FB Lagoon page what tool would you not sail without. Thx.

[@denniscollins2032]

They got these new connectors that you just twist the wires slip it on and it solders and shrink tubes together. Comes in many types of standard connectors, spade and others. Nice fast connection. And you don't have to swear and hit things because you forgot to put on the shrink tube!

[@lynndonharnell422]

A roll of twin strand wire with alligator clips each end. Allows you to bring voltage to anywhere on the boat. Good for troubleshooting

[@Hopgoodd]

Brilliant, brilliant and brilliant! Love this episodes humour 😂👍

[@followtheboat]

Gotta keep smiling, David 😁

[@paulsmyers203]

Calipers. The real question is, why do we ever put our tools away? I swear I get mine back out within 15 minutes nearly half the time. I keep an electrical tools bag, a primary tools bag, an overflow tools bag, a socket set bag, and my cordless drill, in my tool locker. Then in "long term storage" I have a large water proof (resistant?) tool box with a bunch more random and seldom used tools. How do you store your tools?

[@followtheboat]

That's kinda how my draw system works, Paul. All essential, get out every five minutes, tools go into those draws. I have overflow bags and cases elsewhere.

[@danielwardin1203]

Thanks, guys. I hope your long term plans -- Japan and North America -- aren't thwarted.

[@waynestokes9046]

You will definitely need a cordless drill set. Preferable a complete cordless set such as a Ryobi which has drill, impact drill, cordless saw, jig saw , oscillating tool with various fittings. You will also need a heat gun, orbital sander, hammer, and hacksaw. I like to keep a tap and die set, various pry bars, hand saw and if you got room, a portable vise, grinder, and rotary tool set such as the Dremel brand. You have to be as self efficient as possible.

[@followtheboat]

Agreed, Wayne. We were hoping someone would mention cordless drill and others because we do use them all the time.

[@ptinio2]

Have you ever thought of having a leatherman multitool or a Swiss Army knife like the work champ model

[@followtheboat]

Yes, and we talk about multi-tools in video. Liz

[@Stikker021]

A selection of *shaker siphon* hoses for different liquids > www.amazon.com/s?k=shaker+siphon&ref=nb_sb_noss_2 A * mechanic's stethoscope* to hone in on those mechanical noises > www.amazon.com/s?k=mechanics+stethoscope&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 A *clamptite* tool and stainless steel wire because the hose clamp that breaks is always the one you don't have a spare of > www.amazon.com/s?k=clamptite+tool&ref=nb_sb_noss_1 Jamie, if you have never seen or heard of these you will wonder how you did without them when you do get your hands on them. The Clamptite tool can be expensive but there are some innovative DIY ones on KZbin, check the clamptite website how to use one. The mechanic's stethoscope can be used to really hone in on noisy bearings. The shaker siphon hose puts an end to the mouthful of diesel we've all had and love.

[@jeffeck1701]

I hope the tooth hole heals quickly, I hate tooth pain. I've had enough extractions that they can't take anymore... I had already paid $15k USD in dental bills for the root canals and then crowns for them to start breaking off below the gum level doctors quoted $25k to repair their fix. I chose a different route for $2500 and feel no dental pain now.... Stay sane guys, life will go on in time... Many of us anticipate your videos and hope they continue for many many more years...

[@followtheboat]

My god that's a lot of expensive bills, Jeff! Dental care here is cheap. My extraction cost around $40, and I might look into getting an implant if we're hanging around for much longer.

[@captgrant]

A stitching tool for sails?or sewing kits?

[@followtheboat]

Yes, good shout. That should have made our Top 14 👍

[@francismcdermott459]

Nice try with the onions but you'd got them upside down with their roots in the air! Try celery. It works well. Cut the bottom inch off and place it with the roots down in a glass of water. You should see new growth in a week. Best wishes.

[@MonkPetite]

Fun .. and with a learning curve. I’m going for that onion 🧅

[@dnihilist]

Marlinspikes are also used for splicing...oh, wait a minute! 😉. Also suggest a wifi (better than USB) boroscope (technically, an endoscope is for sticking it up, or down, someone's body cavity), much more useful than a dentist's sideview mirror.

[@followtheboat]

Yes, a couple of other people mentioned this. We've added it to our shopping list!

[@bigskyab]

Y'all have any videos of ya actually sailing that barge?

[@followtheboat]

You're new around here, aren't you?

[@np939427a]

Try growing mint, Great for lamb chops or G & T drinks

[@honeybadgerisme]

Shaun Sim 😋👍🏽

[@honeybadgerisme]

but kept in it's own personal cup--it will take over & choke out other plants

[@followtheboat]

Bought some the other day and Liz has a glass full of the stuff, all for her G&Ts 😊

[@antonysmyth2464]

How do states closing their waters manage with the international rights of refuge for ships in distress?

[@followtheboat]

It's a big question, and as we've seen from the cruise ships boats in distress are being turned away. We know of this happening to yachts too, including one who was dangerously low on fuel and water. He had to flag down a passing tanker for assistance.

[@awm21awm21]

Is your adjustable wrench metric or standard? More seriously, how about refrigeration gauges?

[@Dreancaidi]

Well done with the onions, try some pineaple

[@angelcalero6464]

Crimper for electrical wire

[@followtheboat]

Yes, I did mention that briefly. Essential tool!

[@angelcalero6464]

@@followtheboat oh sorry. Must have missed it

[@ylemoine1]

Fantastic as always 👍. The MOST essential tool is the one you don’t have for that +#^%£

[@followtheboat]

🤣🤣🤣 It's funny cos it's true, so true!

[@HiroNguy]

@@followtheboat In my toolbox: Sets of EZ-Outs, taps & dies, threaded inserts.

[@ProjectManaia]

Spanners and allenkeys as well as screwdrivers (ONE GOOD set each will suffice in most cases. Multimeter for sure is in there. Again: One good one will do, but generally crappy ones just run through... Marlinspike for splicing work etc always handy but generally the multitool would do the trick too... Would certainly add crimp pliers to the electrical kit and one of those tiny grounded screw drivers for the rare occasions.... Zip Ties I try to avoid as best I can (for temp jobs) - also BANNED tape off the boat for the benefit of quality work (Heatshrink instead of insulating tape. Line instead of ducktape, ... BEst move ever!)

[@followtheboat]

Yeah, heatshrink is a great invention, I use it frequently. I use the reef and black tape for identifying +ve and - ve wire. Hope you guys are ok over there.

[@ProjectManaia]

@@followtheboat well, we are hanging out in Austria still getting more and more desperate to get back to our floating home... but hey, what can you do?

[@brucereimer1700]

A HAMMER ....NEEDLE NOSE SMALL PIPE WRENCH ...THANKS FOR THE SHOW

[@briancalvert3346]

one thing the virus has brought up but i have used for years,, a good laser thermometer, best for finding problems before they erupt, circulating systems on the engin, elect shorts, many other uses, and yes for taking your temperature.

[@followtheboat]

Great suggestion, Brian. It's on our shopping list!

[@BrianM0OAB]

Olight make some amazing torches, incredibly bright and very long lasting and rechargeable from a usb point, well worth checking out but they are expensive, Allen keys on a ring are a bane, try a set of 1/4 or 3.8 drive allen sockets or T handle allen wrench, finally the golden missing tool everyone should have, Duck tape :o

[@followtheboat]

I've not heard of Olight and of course we're restricted by what's available locally, but I'm always on the lookout for torches to add to my collection. Thanks for the tips, Brian 👌

[@BrianM0OAB]

@@followtheboat Your welcome, stay safe oh it's been lovely and sunny here in the SE UK

[@svredrocks1173]

@@followtheboat FYI....Olight - olightworld.com/ and they have outlet in Semarang, Indonesia or order on-line from Olight Australia (24hr Flash Sale ) www.olightstore.com.au/

[@bayanicustodio3998]

Do you have a preference for 6 point or 12 point sockets? 1/4” or 3/8” shaft drives. What is the largest socket you ever needed to service anything on your boat? Just find it interesting to know the largest must have socket. In my previous life it was always a 1-1/8 or a 1-1/4 on either a 3/8” or 1/2” drive ratchet with a 2 foot long breaker bar.

[@sailnav]

Headline subject doesn't start until 11:10.

[@followtheboat]

Which is why in the description I've put time codes for the topics. Well spotted though. Liz

[@mikepaton3614]

Most important one is the "beer bottle opener"

[@followtheboat]

That's a given, Mike 😉

[@SailingZarafet]

I would take my ex boss he was the biggest tool that I knew!!

[@followtheboat]

🤣🤣🤣

[@andersjakobsen9906]

He he 😆

[@rickpowell4048]

More like Swallowtheboat. Credit too You staying upbeat. its hard enough in sticks n bricks where we can move about a tad more.

[@followtheboat]

The way we see it is that there are people far worse off than us, Rick, so we keep smiling 😁👍

[@MrJudgementday99]

I would say a cordless angle grinder is essential. You may not use it every day or even even six months, but if your mast comes down boy you need it quick.

[@cindychok4405]

My hometown 😍

[@stephenbaron5681]

This is a bit late but antibiotics can stop the tooth pain and cure the inflammation. I was told I needed a root canal and I remembered my mom’s dentist gave her antibiotics and she avoided the root canal, so I asked my dentist and after he recommended a root canal said that he had himself avoided a RC by taking antibiotics. It does not always work but in over 50% it does.

[@followtheboat]

Unfortunately the x-ray revealed permanent damage to the root, caused by infection due to missing bone in my jaw, which is related to my other molar. Long story but extraction was the simplest solution 😕

[@tedfaber]

An other one Vise grips and you can put screw drives tool pouch

[@sveuforia4113]

I can’t believe you forgot the bolt croppers. Hopefully never needed but essential

[@Dreancaidi]

Ballast still!!

[@24hourtravellers]

Hello 💚

[@followtheboat]

Hello hello! 👋😁

[@honeybadgerisme]

😍Garden!! #sizedoesnotmatter

[@followtheboat]

Yay! Liz

[@dianseib818]

Would it be possible for you to leave your place and come back in? Many greetings from Kaiserslautern 😀👍

[@followtheboat]

Hi Dian. No, we're not allowed to do that. Malaysia is closed to all incoming traffic.

[@dianseib818]

Sailing followtheboat Sorry for my bad german English, - I ment if you go out and prove you have not been to any other country. In my opinion, as a future sailor, the longer these measures take the more people will NEED to at least just sail. Just a thought... 😀

[@lnewbyliveca]

Mung beans and other sprouts, great in salad and stir fries

[@kevinfisher1345]

Agreed was going to suggest sprouts, from various beans etc. And of course really any root can cut off the end and regrow such as carrots, potato or any root.

[@followtheboat]

Great idea, Lee, and we even had a bean sprouting jar with the gauze lid. I'm not sure we've still got it but we do like bean sprouts.

[@williambunting803]

Golly, I couldn’t possibly survive on those few (yes absolutely essential) tools. Where are the battery power tools??? Drill, metal disc cutter, hot melt glue gun, jigsaw, air inflater, soldering iron,,,. Having mentioned short screw drivers have a look at P&N Brand 26 pce right angle drill (screw driver) attachment kit, and there is also a power drill driven pop riveting tool. But you missed pipe wrench. I’d also feel exposed without a basic electronic welder (they cost as little as a hundred bucks), how many cruisers come to a halt when a chain plate or similar breaks? And I think it is vital for a cruiser to have the ability to sharpen drills. You can do this on your battery right angle grinder/cut off disc using a 4 inch grinding disc. Drilling stainless is a bitch and so many people chew through their drill set trying to drill fast. Slowest possible speed for stainless and plenty of cooling (spit makes a good cutting fluid when there is nothing else).

[@followtheboat]

We have plenty of power tools too, but in this episode we wanted to cover off the absolute basics... Liz 👍

[@yabonjin]

For your batteries do you always use rechargeable or carry a great store of them? For instance your multi meter tool requires a battery. I think your essential tool list was a little small and perhaps even hastily put together. You skipped saws, glue, drills, and even duct tape! And I have found a manual impact screwdriver invaluable and would never travel far without one. Btw I usually enjoy your British colloquialisms but torch sounds quite medieval and I much prefer electric light or flashlight!

[@annbeckwith6741]

Dremel - use it so much

[@followtheboat]

Liz has a Dremel for jewellery-making, not that she's used it much lately. What do you use yours for, Ann?

[@annbeckwith6741]

Sailing followtheboat AH, caught out! My other half uses it - having a steel boat, it has proved invaluable as an angle grinder removing those hard to reach rust spots where a fine touch is needed. No jewellery making here either!

[@gswilkie]

Rivet gun and rivets!!!

[@darrenj3267]

You missed the cork screw!! couple of tools I find really useful :- 1) universal socket (not sure if that is the correct name for it) its a socket filled with spring loaded pins, which adjust to the form of the nut you are trying to remove, really handy of your nuts are a little bit mangled. 2) I have a usb endoscope camera which plugs into my phone or laptop. Really useful to see what is going on in really inaccesable places. They can be a bit hit and miss the first one bought had a great picture, but I lent it to someone and that was the end of that, the second one picture wasn't as good but ok ish. Stay safe and thank the stars that Donald Trump isn't your Doctor

[@followtheboat]

Yes! Universal socket! You know I'd only recently come across this, Darren. I think it was an ad on FB. When I saw it I thought it was a great idea so I'll be ordering one as soon as mail delivery gets up and running again.

[@mikemayfield5172]

You skipped right over this when discussing Millie, but how did you know she went overboard and how did you retrieve her?

[@almath9987]

some good tools, bit worried about the world food situation unless some governments back producers and manufacturers we might have a issue. live out in the country in Scotland the local farms are all complaining about getting cattle sold due to the lack of markets. this must be having a knock on effect ??

[@Tinker001]

You didn't mention something incredibly important about tools aboard... Any tool you drop overboard, buy TWO replacements. You know you'll do it again because you use that tool where it CAN happen. I've always kept a sealed box (with a huge bag of silica gel in it) filled with spares of the most common swimmers.

[@followtheboat]

Oh yes, that's so true, Scott! We have at least double of everything 😁

[@SoundzAlive1]

After dropping it overboard then you attach a rope to the replacement one you buy. Need to tether tools when going up the mast as they become missiles. André

[@Tinker001]

@@SoundzAlive1 Difficult to tether things like 10mm & 13mm sockets. I just keep half a dozen of each in my kit. Know damn well they're gonna swim.

[@jimsaranna9011]

I have watched a few people on KZbin going on about tools and it's pretty much the same,now how I see it is if you need to be told what tools you need then you shouldn't be on the sea,secondly no one ever mention one tool that is so important, well that is to say I believe it to be and that is bolt crops,you don't want to be trying to hacksaw through wire stays when you have been damaged in a storm and dragging the mast,oh just my bit ,but like I said if you don't know then don't go ,take care and stay safe fair winds and all

[@followtheboat]

Hi Jim. I guess you missed the intro to the tools section in which I explain that these are every day tools and not emergency tools 😁 For the record, we have bolt croppers but we have been told that they will blunt quickly when cutting through rigging, which is why a hacksaw is advised instead. If you've ever cut rigging you'll know a hacksaw makes an easy job of it. Maybe we can do a video on top emergency tools for the boat? Cheers 👍

[@honeybadgerisme]

Aw! Your onion roots were sticking out of the water. The green leaves are cilantro. You can eat the scalions one at a time and it will keep putting new ones out. Ginger can root and grow as well. Water will not make all the roots happy for long-term. Start saving your used coffee grinds/used tea and veggie cut offs. If you have a blender-then grind them up. If you eat eggs or have leftover fish bones-grind those as well and try and set this out on deck to "air"--which will prevent certain bad bacteria from growing. Let it air for at least a week before using. Whatever has begun rooting may respond nicely to it, but start with just a spoonful in the water first to make sure it is not too strong for the baby rootlings. If it likes it, then plant in that. The best ingredients are banana peels (personal preference). Good luck! p.s. catnip & edible cat grasses are also easy to grow in just a small cup. Maybe Millie will benefit from this new option?

[@followtheboat]

Excellent suggestions there, Hope, you know your stuff! And we completely forgot ginger, even though we use it all the time.

[@honeybadgerisme]

Sailing followtheboat very tasty stuff! Why not become a "Galloping gourmet" for the duration? It can be fun & fascinating!

[@honeybadgerisme]

Sailing followtheboat I used to live in an RV and they have similar plumbing. My garden was in pots & I filtered my grey water with a series of potted plants to keep costs down.

[@dennisgrosen1815]

you deffently need some different pliers but i gess my trowels and spirit levels wont be amongs them :-)

[@followtheboat]

Spirit levels on boats is an oxymoron 😉

[@flyinggybe2113]

Do yourself a big favor and add toenail clippers to your electrical kit. Toenail clippers work beautifully for close trimming zip ties without leaving behind flesh shredding sharp edges.

[@followtheboat]

Excellent suggestion, thank you 👌

[@edl617]

Show this video to my wife and she still doesn’t understand why I have so many screwdrivers

[@MarkLawrenceKiefer]

A sling shot for duck hunting

[@followtheboat]

😂

[@rvsorce7196]

No wonder they rotted the onions were upside down. Bye they way what's needed depends how hands on you are, I would include a sewing kit just to keep a short list.

[@followtheboat]

That would have been next on our list for sure 😃

[@bob_the_bomb4508]

I understood sailors’ knives were blunt ended so they couldn’t stab each other...

[@followtheboat]

That suits us then!

[@HiroNguy]

Y'all need to study up on hydroponics. Just water isn't enough; plants need nutrients to grow (and taste) right.

[@michaelmcfade8787]

i like you guys

[@followtheboat]

Thank you, Michael 👍