Collection: Tools

Electrical work aboard a boat demands tools built around marine wiring realities, and most of what you find here from Ancor and Sea-Dog is aimed squarely at that job. The multimeter selection is worth thinking through before you buy: Ancor offers both a snap-around clamp style and a standard probe version, with True RMS models giving more accurate readings on the fluctuating loads common in marine systems. The 12-function meters cover more diagnostic ground than the 8-function option, which suits simpler troubleshooting tasks. For crimping and stripping, wire gauge compatibility is the deciding factor. Ancor's ratcheting crimpers and strippers each cover specific AWG ranges, so match the tool to the wire sizes you actually work with. The premium battery cable stripper handles cable up to 4/0 AWG, which the compact strippers cannot.

If you wire terminals occasionally, a cut/strip/crimp multi-tool covers the basics in one compact package. If you do regular electrical work or tackle larger gauge wiring, separate dedicated crimpers and strippers give you better control and cleaner results. The heavy-duty wire scissors fill a gap for cutting tougher cable where standard snips fall short. T-H Marine Supplies rounds out the category for boaters who need additional rigging and installation accessories alongside their electrical kit.