Drills

The fact that it's cordless is a real boon when I go to do work on the boat. Have you ever gotten the extension cord wrapped around you when you're stuffed into a locker trying to reach your work? That's a thing of the past. Plus you can easily work at the top of the mast or out on the mooring.

This drill has a nice balance and isn't too heavy. It can be set on the slow range with the torque clutch eased up and used as a cordless screwdriver.

Of course, drilling stainless steel and fiberglass is very hard on the drill bits. A basic high-speed steel bit won't last very long. You're much better off with a set of titanium-coated bits so they'll hold up a little while.

For drilling through small pieces of wood, almost any drill bit will do. For heavier drilling, I like auger bits. This set includes sizes 1/2", 5/8", 3/4", 7/8", 1", and 1-1/8" bits. You'll need a hefty drill, like the DeWalts mentioned above, to keep from stalling when these bits dig in, but you'll drill holes much faster and easier.

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