I have a small block plane but decided against bringing it aboard the boat as I frankly couldn't
think of anything that I would use it for aboard which I couldn't use another tool like a small
surform.

At some point, you have to consider the liklihood of using tools and the risks vs. benefits of not
bringing specific tools aboard - unless you want to fill every locker and area with tools to the exclusion
of other stores and provisions.

Jerry