Practical Sailor's gear and boat reviews take the guesswork out of your buying decisions.

Volume 29
Number 16
August 15, 2003

Strippers and Crimpers

One crimp or two? In our test and survey, we again find that the well-made multi-purpose tool will suffice for most wiring jobs. If you have more serious work to do, try Klein's #1005 crimper and Ancor's 702030 automatic stripper.

Ancor's Model 702030 automatic stripper being plied behind a big breaker panel on a complex yacht. The tool is accurate and ergonomically intelligent. For $39, it's a good buy if you do a lot of your own wiring.

No matter how large or small your onboard tool box, no matter how many wrenches, pliers, hammers, and putty knives you have cleverly packed away, the wire crimpers will always, always be at the bottom of the box. (Unless, of course, you left them in the bilge after your last repair).

The wire crimp tool is to a lug terminal as a deck cleat is to a dockline. A loose or improper connection is not acceptable. We all know the importance of properly terminating a wire connection, but is there one tool out there that is right for 90% of the wires that you are most likely to encounter onboard? Is…

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