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Renzo
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Response Posted - 09/25/2009 : 10:07:03

I've never tried it but I've heard it suggested that to release shrouds from a downed mast on a C-25, you can use a drift pin and a heavy hammer to whack the clevis pin a couple of times,shearing the small, light weight,cotter pin that holds it in place and thereby free the shroud from its attachment point. I don't know how easy it would be to do in a panic situation on a rolling deck though. Then again, I've never tried to cut stainless cable with a hacksaw either, especially trying to hold it taught with one hand while cutting with the other. Maybe the answer is to carry a cold chisel, hammer and anvil???

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Peregrine
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Response Posted - 09/25/2009 : 10:24:18

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by SailCO26
 While John's right in that you always should have a good set of tools around (I keep mine in a couple of small plastic totes below in the boat), and the comments that these are not replacements for the "real thing" are true - when I'm on the helm/rail and in quick need of a tool, it's real handy to have it right there on the belt rather than take the time to amble below for a pair of pliers or a knife.

Jim
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Jim,
Makes a good point about having a tool or multi-tool with you in the cockpit and a multi-tool is a good choice.

BTW I now am making lanyards with paracord for my tools, flashlights and snap shakles.

I use white paracord and mini "biners".
Got tired of hearing "Ker-Plop".

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piseas
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Response Posted - 09/25/2009 : 12:57:19

John, those are very nice. Ever thought about making them available for members?
Steve A

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piseas
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Response Posted - 09/25/2009 : 13:08:20

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Stu Jackson C34
 Bolt cutters:
I bought a pair for $15.14 two years ago at ACE. I do not think the cutters recognize whether the material they are cutting is on a C25 or in someone's backyard.

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Stu, are you talking about the [url="http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1286449&kw=cable+cutters&origkw=cable+cutters&searchId=43810067244"]hand-held[/url] cutter or the [url="http://www.acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1289823"]2'long[/url] cutters?
BTW, what is the gauge of our cable?
Steve A

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Stu Jackson C34
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Response Posted - 09/26/2009 : 09:25:27

The BIG, long handled, RED handled monsters.

You find the size of your shrouds by looking in the boat manual.

Edited by - Stu Jackson C34 on 09/26/2009 09:25:51

Leon Sisson
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Response Posted - 09/28/2009 : 22:42:24

Pocket sized Multi-Tools

My all time favorite is a Victorinox Super Tinker pocket knife. I have several no-name pliers style multi-tools, but the best by far is an old no frills Gerber, similar to a G7500. Other cool non boating pocket tools include SwissMemory (USB memory, LED flashlight, pen, knife, scissors, file, about the size of a typical keychain memory stick), SwissCard (typical Swiss Army Knife features the shape of a thick credit card).

-- Leon Sisson

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ruachwrights
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Response Posted - 09/29/2009 : 20:43:35

I use the Leatherman Charge. It's same as the Wave but higher quality. The knife blade has 154 cm stainless which fashioned a toy wooden yacht and several swords for my sons without being sharpened once. and all tools lock. I found the Leatherman to be indispensable when I had to splice a fuel line in the dark which I had severed while dropping my engine too quickly to assist a distressed vessel. It has also helped repair sails, and cut through a steel lock which the previous owner had left aboard. The adjustable screw-driver bits have also been helpful. The only other tool I have found I really need is a large adjustable wrench to take the propane tank on and off. Besides, every captain should have a serviceable cutlass at their side incase of pie-rat invasion!

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