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I was thinking that Homelite made those, and i was thinking I was
reading “Fisher Price”, the toy maker, lol
Neat motor!
Yes, Buccaneer, – Homelite sold out that product to Fisher-Pierce around 1966. Like you, I thought I was seeing a joke decal on the motor that said “Fisher-Price” at first glance! I bought the thing along with 4 Johnson/Evinrudes from 10 to 40 HP, just because it’s a cool conversation piece and the price was right. The 4 cyl inline car engine (from its Crosley car engine beginnings) sitting horizontal under the lid looks strange but cool for an outboard. If I can make it a good runner, I may have to look for a boat with a long shaft transom, and either find or modify remote controls for it. If it has any major internal damage, I may just make an interesting yard ornament out of it to put near my boathouse. Stumbling onto something like this occasionally is a fun part of the hobby for me! Glad I have a cherry -picker to get it out of my truck!
Dave