Like all sailors that have a home shop and work on their boats, we’re constantly schlepping tools back and forth. I have multiples of many tools, but not everything, and it’s not good having every tool on the boat—I’d have to repaint the waterline three inches higher and there would be no room for stores. This article was further inspired by an increasing need to schlep tools cross country in support of my engineering consulting work. Showing up fully organized reduces stress, speeds work, and demonstrates to the customer that you know what you’re doing and that they are getting their money’s worth. And isn’t your time just as valuable when you go to the boat to work?
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