What tools and materials must you have for repairs on board?

[Isabellaa]

As a beginner in cruising, I want to be prepared for any possible breakdowns on board. What tools and materials do you consider mandatory for carrying out repairs while swimming? I will be grateful for advice from experienced cruisers.

[FutureRTW]

Lots of past discussions about this if you do some searching. I have this particular discussion bookmarked because it's pure gold with some humor dropped in - https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums...fe-277644.html

[leecea]

carrying out repairs while swimming

Don't have experience with this so trying to think creatively...

- Wetsuit or something appropriate to the water temps you're in
- Mask
- Knives that can cut through whatever is wrapping the prop
- Tools that fit your prop - maybe spares for a lost or damaged prop
- A way to pull something out of a blocked through-hull
- Underwater epoxy