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by hoytheld
Thu Oct 04, 2007 7:25 am
Forum: What do I have here?
Topic: Finally have pics of the mystery gauge!!
Replies: 9
Views: 18163

I am going to put three times the reccomended amount of vents for that size of boat....probably 12-15 vents....it will be fine...if not....it was only a dollar...I'll use the lyman instead!!
by hoytheld
Wed Oct 03, 2007 10:04 am
Forum: What do I have here?
Topic: Finally have pics of the mystery gauge!!
Replies: 9
Views: 18163

ajr,

she is up on lake erie at middle bass island at my parents house...it will be some time before I get up there...Here soon...I am taking my stuff up to shrink wrap her for the winter..I will let you know!!
by hoytheld
Wed Oct 03, 2007 6:15 am
Forum: What do I have here?
Topic: Finally have pics of the mystery gauge!!
Replies: 9
Views: 18163

'62 offshore with the aquamatic 80 volvo inboard 4 cyl. it is very clean in and out....like I stated...bought it for $1.00...but had to give $700 for the trailer...not bad though!!
by hoytheld
Wed Oct 03, 2007 2:17 am
Forum: What do I have here?
Topic: Finally have pics of the mystery gauge!!
Replies: 9
Views: 18163

Finally have pics of the mystery gauge!!

here it is...what the hell is this gauge's purpose in life??? http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79/hoytheld1/Stuwoodywork/DSC03319.jpg [/img] http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79/hoytheld1/Stuwoodywork/DSC03318.jpg http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a79/hoytheld1/Stuwoodywork/DSC03317.jpg here is the ...
by hoytheld
Fri Jul 20, 2007 9:43 am
Forum: What do I have here?
Topic: What type of instrument is this?
Replies: 3
Views: 11990

The next time I go up to see the parents, I will snap some pics and post!
by hoytheld
Wed Jun 27, 2007 4:24 am
Forum: What do I have here?
Topic: What type of instrument is this?
Replies: 3
Views: 11990

What type of instrument is this?

Hello,

On our '62 offshore, there is an instrument on the dash mounted on top by the compass. At first glance, it looks like a compass...however, the dial has letters on it like "A" some X's" I think...what is this?

Thanks
Jason
by hoytheld
Fri Nov 10, 2006 2:13 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: 1962 Offshore Volvo help
Replies: 2
Views: 9424

1962 Offshore Volvo help

couple of questions: What is the BEST way to drain the water from the engine for winterization? Is it best to fill engine with anti-freeze? From what point is the easiest to fill? My dad called and said the bolts on the thermostat will not budge..I hope this is not the port of fill!!!! Does anyone h...
by hoytheld
Wed Nov 08, 2006 8:24 am
Forum: Restoration
Topic: Ya'll see this
Replies: 4
Views: 8328

I figured since it was up that way...one of you may know something about it!!

Jason
by hoytheld
Tue Nov 07, 2006 7:40 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: Ya'll see this
Replies: 4
Views: 8328

Ya'll see this

by hoytheld
Tue Nov 07, 2006 7:34 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: barnacles - arghhhh
Replies: 1
Views: 4956

mix cayenne pepper with paint...no more barnacles...Dad did this on his dinghy...worked wonders
by hoytheld
Tue Nov 07, 2006 7:21 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: Seat material torn
Replies: 0
Views: 6546

Seat material torn

The '62 offshore we have has the original seat cushions on it...with the thompson logo...the rear facing seats are great...but the tops of the front seats are tore all the way accross where the vinyl meets the pipeing...any suggestions on a cover up...or fix????? Short of duct tape!LOL
by hoytheld
Tue Nov 07, 2006 1:22 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: No drain plug????????????????????????
Replies: 4
Views: 7181

Thanks for the help...so I assume they just thought that the bilge pump would do all the work....

Thanks
Jason
by hoytheld
Mon Nov 06, 2006 2:19 pm
Forum: Restoration
Topic: No drain plug????????????????????????
Replies: 4
Views: 7181

We kind of thought that as well...haven't poked around though...I will pass the word along

Thanks for the help!
by hoytheld
Mon Nov 06, 2006 2:16 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: 1962 Offshore Help
Replies: 7
Views: 17860

my bad!
by hoytheld
Mon Nov 06, 2006 10:42 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: 1962 Offshore Help
Replies: 7
Views: 17860

exhaust man. says VOLVO...and the carb has german writing...must be Volvo!