I'm very fond of my
DeWalt DW928K-2 14.4-Volt 3/8" cordless drill, but these days
I would recommend a 20V Max version, instead. These newer drills
have a Lithium-Ion battery instead of the old NiCad type.
This DEWALT 20V Max Cordless Drill/Driver Kit is a good choice.
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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This Old Boat
by Don Casey
Subtitled "turn a rundown fiberglass boat into a
first-class yacht on a shoestring budget," this book is the best
introduction I know boat maintenance for the new or prospective owner
of a "modern classic" sailboat. Starting with guidelines
for selecting a boat, Casey proceeds to fiberglass repairs, cabin and
deckwork, spars and rigging, boat equipment, woodwork, electrical,
plumbing, refrigeration, painting, canvas work and sails. All of this
is described in clear, simple terms perfect for the inexperienced.
This is the book that taught me fiberglass work. But don't let it
fool you; this book is appropriate for experienced boatowners, too.
I still refer to it.
Other books by Don Casey
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