A look inside Eric's toolbag

I actually have six tool bags/boxes, and over the last few years I've figured out the tools that I simply can't live without. I haven't done a lot of engine work yet (routine maintenance has been enough), but tons of deck and rigging.

I took some pictures of a lot of my tools, to show what you might want to get yourself if you're doing a lot of your own work.

My five tool sets are as follows:

• My "primary" CLC tool bag (pictured on right). It can handle nearly anything.
• My "electrical tools" bag. Sanders, heat gun, and drill hang out in there, as well as any adapters for them.
• My "mechanical" bag. Wrenches, tap & dye set, packing gland wrench, and anything else that you would use for fixing metal things that move.
• My "teak" bag. Chisel, bung plugs, scrapers, and reefing tools.
• My "sanding" box. All my sandpaper, for my mouse, round orbital, and planes.
• My "special tools" box. Electrical, wire snake, hole saw, hacksaw.