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The Homelite 55 HP 4 Cycle outboard motor was introduced in 1961.  Based on the [[Fageol]] outboard motor developed by Lou Fageol which itself was a derivative of the 44 cu. in. Crosley automobile engine, the Homelite 55 HP motor was much more successful than these previous ventures and was produced up to 1972.  In 1966, Textron, Inc. sold the production rights of the Homelite 55 HP outboard to Richard Fisher of [[Boston Whaler|Boston Whaler Boats]] in 1966. The company, Fisher-Pierce, sold the motors as the Bearcat 55 HP and even developed an 85 HP model, introduced in 1970. More information will be added as it becomes available, otherwise please visit the link below:
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The Homelite 55 HP 4 Cycle outboard motor was introduced in 1961.  Based on the [[Fageol]] outboard motor developed by Lou Fageol which itself was a derivative of the 44 cu. in. Crosley automobile engine, the Homelite 55 HP motor was much more successful than these previous ventures and was produced up to 1972.  The motor was styled by Lippincott & Margulies, Inc. of New York (see press kit below).  In 1966, Textron, Inc. sold the production rights of the Homelite 55 HP outboard to Richard Fisher of [[Boston Whaler|Boston Whaler Boats]] in 1966. The company, Fisher-Pierce, sold the motors as the Bearcat 55 HP and even developed an 85 HP model, introduced in 1970. More information will be added as it becomes available, otherwise please visit the link below:
  
  
 
[http://bearcat55.com/Home_Page.html Additional Information]
 
[http://bearcat55.com/Home_Page.html Additional Information]
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As part of its introduction, Textron published a press-kit for the new Homelite 55 HP outboard motor. The press kit included a description of the outboard motor, an explanation of the novelty of the 4-cycle design in an outboard motor, testimonial by the Greenwich Police Marine Division, marketing and dealership plans, and a company profile of Homelite and Textron, Inc.
  
  
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File:Homeliteservice001.pdf|1962 to 1963 Homelite service information
 
File:Homeliteservice001.pdf|1962 to 1963 Homelite service information
 
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===Oct. 18, 1961 Introductory Press Release Kit===
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''Thanks to Greg Anderson''
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'''Introduction of A New 4-Cycle Outboard'''
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File:Homeliteletter61001.jpg|
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File:Homeliteletter61002.jpg|
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'''Marketing and Dealer Networks'''
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File:Homeliteletter61004.jpg|
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'''Design Facts on the New Homelite 4-Cycle 55'''
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File:Homeliteletter61006.jpg|
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'''Testimonial by Greenwich Police Marine Division'''
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File:Homeliteletter61007.jpg|
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File:Homeliteletter61008.jpg|
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'''Advertising News Story'''
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File:Homeliteletter61010.jpg|
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File:Homeliteletter61011.jpg|
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File:Homeliteletter61012.jpg|
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File:Homeliteletter61013.jpg|
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'''Facts on Textron, Inc.'''
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File:Homeliteletter61015.jpg|
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'''Homelite Company Profile'''
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File:Homeliteletter61016.jpg|
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'''Design Facts on the New Homelite 4-Cycle 55 - Styling and Specifications'''
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File:Homeliteletter61018.jpg|
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File:Homeliteletter61019.jpg|
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'''Fall 1965 Internal Newsletter''' ''Thanks to Greg Anderson''
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File:Homeliteletter65001.jpg
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'''Misc Information'''
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File:Homelitebxx001.jpg|Homelite brochure page, year unknown
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[[Category:Outboard Service Information]]

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The Homelite 55 HP 4 Cycle outboard motor was introduced in 1961. Based on the Fageol outboard motor developed by Lou Fageol which itself was a derivative of the 44 cu. in. Crosley automobile engine, the Homelite 55 HP motor was much more successful than these previous ventures and was produced up to 1972. The motor was styled by Lippincott & Margulies, Inc. of New York (see press kit below). In 1966, Textron, Inc. sold the production rights of the Homelite 55 HP outboard to Richard Fisher of Boston Whaler Boats in 1966. The company, Fisher-Pierce, sold the motors as the Bearcat 55 HP and even developed an 85 HP model, introduced in 1970. More information will be added as it becomes available, otherwise please visit the link below:


Additional Information


As part of its introduction, Textron published a press-kit for the new Homelite 55 HP outboard motor. The press kit included a description of the outboard motor, an explanation of the novelty of the 4-cycle design in an outboard motor, testimonial by the Greenwich Police Marine Division, marketing and dealership plans, and a company profile of Homelite and Textron, Inc.


Service Information

  • 1962 to 1963 Homelite service information


Oct. 18, 1961 Introductory Press Release Kit

Thanks to Greg Anderson


Introduction of A New 4-Cycle Outboard

  • Homeliteletter61001.jpg
  • Homeliteletter61002.jpg
  • Homeliteletter61003.jpg


Marketing and Dealer Networks

  • Homeliteletter61004.jpg
  • Homeliteletter61005.jpg


Design Facts on the New Homelite 4-Cycle 55

  • Homeliteletter61006.jpg


Testimonial by Greenwich Police Marine Division

  • Homeliteletter61007.jpg
  • Homeliteletter61008.jpg
  • Homeliteletter61009.jpg


Advertising News Story

  • Homeliteletter61010.jpg
  • Homeliteletter61011.jpg
  • Homeliteletter61012.jpg
  • Homeliteletter61013.jpg
  • Homeliteletter61014.jpg


Facts on Textron, Inc.

  • Homeliteletter61015.jpg


Homelite Company Profile

  • Homeliteletter61016.jpg
  • Homeliteletter61017.jpg


Design Facts on the New Homelite 4-Cycle 55 - Styling and Specifications

  • Homeliteletter61018.jpg
  • Homeliteletter61019.jpg



Fall 1965 Internal Newsletter Thanks to Greg Anderson

  • Homeliteletter65001.jpg
  • Homeliteletter65002.jpg
  • Homeliteletter65003.jpg
  • Homeliteletter65004.jpg
  • Homeliteletter65005.jpg
  • Homeliteletter65006.jpg
  • Homeliteletter65007.jpg


Misc Information

  • Homelite brochure page, year unknown


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