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+ | McCulloch Motors Corp. of Los Angeles, California bought [[Scott Atwater|Scott-Atwater]] in 1956, eventually renaming the line of outboard motors as "Scott" and then later "McCulloch." H. B. Atwater was president of McCulloch's Marine Products division in 1959 (May 14, 1959 Wall Street Journal). From 1961 to 1963, McCulloch contracted with [[Red Fish]] to produce a line of Scott Boats designed by Naval Architect [[David Beach]]. McCulloch sold these boats as a complete package with boat, trailer, and outboard motor. McCulloch reportedly purchased the 60,000 sq. ft. Grabill, Indiana former [[Crosby]] facility in 1962, planning to begin production in May 1962. This was to be the fourth location where Scott Boats were to be manufactured (March 30, 1962 Los Angeles Times). | ||
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+ | [http://www.scott-atwater.com/History.htm Additional History] | ||
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+ | [http://www.laingsoutboards.com/reference_library.htm A Biography of Robert P. McCulloch] | ||
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File:Scottpres.jpg | The President - Robert P. McCulloch | File:Scottpres.jpg | The President - Robert P. McCulloch | ||
+ | File:Scottbb001.jpg| 1961 to 1962 Scott models | ||
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'''1962 Flying Scott Tri-fold''' | '''1962 Flying Scott Tri-fold''' | ||
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File:Scottf62001.jpg | 1962 Flying Scott Tri Fold | File:Scottf62001.jpg | 1962 Flying Scott Tri Fold | ||
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File:Scottb63009.jpg | 1963 Scott Brochure, Page 9 | File:Scottb63009.jpg | 1963 Scott Brochure, Page 9 | ||
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'''1963 Dealer Letters, etc.:''' | '''1963 Dealer Letters, etc.:''' | ||
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File:Scottl63016.jpg | 1963 Scott Dealer Letter, Page 16 | File:Scottl63016.jpg | 1963 Scott Dealer Letter, Page 16 | ||
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+ | [http://fiberglassics.com/site-search.html?searchword=Scott&ordering=newest&searchphrase=all&limit=20 Scott Boats in Use] | ||
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[[Main_Page|Back to Main Page]] | [[Main_Page|Back to Main Page]] | ||
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+ | [[Category:Fiberglass]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:35, 26 February 2017
History needed. Please contact us if you would like to edit this page.
McCulloch Motors Corp. of Los Angeles, California bought Scott-Atwater in 1956, eventually renaming the line of outboard motors as "Scott" and then later "McCulloch." H. B. Atwater was president of McCulloch's Marine Products division in 1959 (May 14, 1959 Wall Street Journal). From 1961 to 1963, McCulloch contracted with Red Fish to produce a line of Scott Boats designed by Naval Architect David Beach. McCulloch sold these boats as a complete package with boat, trailer, and outboard motor. McCulloch reportedly purchased the 60,000 sq. ft. Grabill, Indiana former Crosby facility in 1962, planning to begin production in May 1962. This was to be the fourth location where Scott Boats were to be manufactured (March 30, 1962 Los Angeles Times).
A Biography of Robert P. McCulloch
General Info:
1962 Catalog/Brochure:
1962 Flying Scott Tri-fold
Thanks to Andreas Jordahl Rhude
1963 Catalog/Brochure:
1963 Dealer Letters, etc.: