Arthur M Hofbauer

51314215, Jul 21, 1992

Sep 23, 1991

7/764038

Arthur M. Hofbauer - Merrick NY

B08B 302

134166R

An adaptor directs water into the engine of a stern drive boat which has the outdrive removed therefrom. The adaptor comprises a support plate having a first side, a second side, and at least one aperture extending therethrough. A body member has a central bore and a first end portion connected to the support plate. The central bore of the body member is in alignment with the aperture, which is in alignment with a cooling orifice of the engine. The adaptor further comprises a connector for attaching a fluid conduit such as a hose to the body member at a second end portion and a spacer to assist in the connection of the support plate to the gimbal housing. Water which passes through the fluid conduit also passes through the central bore of the body member, the support plate aperture, the cooling orifice and into the engine for cooling or flushing thereof.

52130550, May 25, 1993

Sep 23, 1991

7/764414

Arthur M. Hofbauer - Merrick NY

B63B 5900
B63B 900
B63B 3500

114222

A method and template to facilitate cleaning or painting of a gimbal housing which is mounted to a boat transom. This method comprises attaching a template to the transom around a gimbal housing perimeter which is intricately and arcuately shaped. The template is configured and dimensioned to correspond to the gimbal housing perimeter and to shield the transom from damage while cleaning or painting the gimbal housing. Thus, the amount of time required to clean and paint the gimbal housing and the amount of time required for clean-up is reduced by utilizing the method and template of the invention.