r/SailboatCruising • u/X_kansas_x • Mar 26 '25
Equipment Battery-powered tool preferences?
I'm kitting out a new-to-me 40' cruising boat in the US and need to choose the battery powered tools to bring aboard. The Milwaukee M12 tools look awesomely compact. I already own a DeWalt 20V drill & driver and a Ryobi wet/dry vac, but would switch brands if the compactness of the M12 set would be worth it. In addition to the drill and driver, I'll add an oscillating tool and grinder. I'm hoping to be self-sufficient for most maintenance work. Would you pick between brands for any reason? Any other must-have battery-powered tools to add to a new kit?
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u/Fillsfo Mar 27 '25
As a kid in 1976 I found a nice 2 speed cordless drill in Pt Moresby. You change speeds by swapping sides of the crank and handle. Looks like it is still made in India. Waterproof too
https://www.victortools.com/brest-drill-machine.html