Scott-Atwater Outboard Motors

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Champion ⇒ Scott-Atwater ⇒ Scott ⇒ Scott-McCulloch ⇒ McCulloch

C.E. Scott and H.B. Atwater owned a small tool making and punch press operation. They had started the business in 1932. In 1935 a gentlemen named DuMonte approached them to build a small outboard for him to sell. The motor was put on display at a New York exhibit. Report has it that several hundred of the outboards were ordered. Before the motors were turned over to DuMonte they installed some decals of the name CHAMPION. They were still doing their tool and punch press operation as well as building outboards.

In 1939, DuMonte landed a contract with Firestone to sell the CHAMPIONS in their tire stores. This forced both C.E Scott and H.B. Atwater to start building outboards full time. In 1941 Scott and Atwater with their CHAMPION outboards were the second largest outboard manufacturer in America. At that time only Evinrude was larger. This relationship with DuMonte and the CHAMPION outboards went from 1935 until 1942. World War 2 had forced most machine shops to doing military work and Scott and Atwater were no exception. After the war DuMonte decided to build his own motors. Firestone still wanting outboards stayed with Scott and Atwater to supply their motors.

In 1946, FIRESTONE and SCOTT-ATWATER outboards hit the market. They offered a 3.6 hp in 1946, adding the 7 1/2 in 1947. By 1949 their line had grown to a 3.6, 4, 5, and 7 1/2 hp. the 4-7 1/2 outboards were available with full shift F-N-R. Making them the first outboard company with a line of shift motors. 1950 offered in addition a 16 hp shift motor. In 1951 they added a 10 hp. This brought their line in 1951 to a 3.6, 4, 5, 7 1/2, 10 and a 16 hp. This same year brought the speed designations on the line of outboards. The numbers that have been seen on the cowlings were for a speed rating. 1-12 would be a 3.6 hp. It would push a boat from 1 to 12 mph. This speed designation was only used in 1951 and 1952. You can check the YEAR LOCATER to see all the models and years as well as the speed designations.

In 1952, the 4 hp was dropped from the line. 1953 brought on the Golden Pennant. A dark green bottom and a gold top. This was only used on the 7 1/2 and the 10 hp. This new color scheme with the addition of the two outboards being a thin motor with a band and a cowling that split down the middle didn’t sell as well and was only run that one year.

In 1954, the invention of the Bail-A-Matic was introduced on the 5, 7 1/2, 10 and 16 hp motors. This feature would allow you to drop a small unit in the bottom of a boat and a hose would lead to the outboard where it would bail. Click BAIL-A-Matic to learn more. In these early years most boats were wood and as we all know had the tendency to leak a little water. This feature didn’t win the population over. It had its share of problems and was no longer advertised as a top feature.

In 1955, they introduced their 30 hp outboard. In 1956 it was changed to a 33 hp. Their line for 1956 was a 3.6, 5, 7 1/2, 10, 16 manual start, 16 electric start and a 33 hp. This same year Scott-Atwater was approached by McCulloch to buy the outboard operation. Scott-Atwater did sell out this same year. 1956 also saw the last year of the Corsair outboard. An outboard that Scott-Atwater had produced since 1946. (I will list the other outboards Scott-Atwater produced further down this page.)

In 1956, Scott-Atwater was purchased by McCulloch Motors Corporation.

In 1957, the 33 hp became a 40 hp. Although the name Scott-Atwater was still on the cowling they called themselves “Scott”. Also in 1957 the fiberglass cowling appeared on some of the outboards. 1958 saw the beginning of their new 60 hp that was a 3 cylinder. The name on the outboards eventually became Scott and Scott-McCulloch. By 1964 all of the motors were changed to McCulloch.

In 1967, McCulloch ceased production and marketing of outboard motors with no further support.

In January 1999, McCulloch Motors Corporation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and sold its European division to Husqvarna AB. In October 1999, its North American operation was acquired by the Taiwanese company Jenn Feng Industrial Co.

From Sports Racer.net & Scott-Atwater.

For more about McCulloch and their line of outboard motors,
see our McCulloch Motors Corporation webpage.

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This list is of the outboards that Scott-Atwater produced. Some of these models were marketed by other companies as with the case with Firestone.

BRAND YEARS
Champion 1935-1942
Scott-Atwater 1946-1959
Firestone 1946-57* may have been into 1958
Corsair 1948-1957
Hiawatha 1956-1959* may have been< into 1960.

Wizard

1959-? This was only added because in 1959 and or 1960 the Bail-A-Matic feature was on some of the outboards that McCulloch produced for Western Auto.

From Sports Racer.net & Scott-Atwater.

Scott-Atwater Outboard Model Identification

Scott-Atwater:  1946-1958 1/2 Pint of Oil per gallon.   1959+ 3/8 Pint Per Gallon.

The 1946-1951 outboards have three digit model numbers. The first two digits are the years and the last digit is for the horsepower. I don’t know how the last digit correlates to the horsepower. They are as follows:

I have found that the master manual shows the 1946-47 as a 3.5 hp. I have ads that show it as a 3.6 hp. The back of the master manual also shows it as a 3.6 hp.

YEAR MODEL (Speed)* Horsepower
1946
461 3.5 hp
467 3.5 hp Deluxe
1947
470 3.5 hp
471 3.5 hp Deluxe
473 7 1/2 hp
1948
480 3.6 hp
481 3.6 hp Deluxe
483 7 1/2 hp
1949
491 4.0 hp
497 5 hp
493 7 1/2 Shift
1950
500 3.6 hp
501 4 hp
507 5 hp
503 7 1/2 hp
509 16 hp
1951-52
510 (1-12) 3.6 hp
511 (1-14) 4 hp
517 (1-16) 5hp
513 (1-20) 7 1/2 hp
518 (1-25) 10 hp
519 (1-30) 16 hp

*Represents the MPH the outboard would push a boat. This was on the outboards gas tank decal and only used in 1951-52.

The 1952-1958 outboards have a four digit model number. The last two digits when reversed is the year of the outboard. For example: the 1952 5 hp is a 3725. From 1952-1958 the first two digits stayed the same for the size outboard they represented. For Example: the 1952 5 hp had the first two digits of 37. That stayed the same from 1952-1958.  There is an exception, the  1958 22, 40 and 60 hp have a different model number. They will be listed below.

For outboards from 1952-1958 that are 16hp and under reverse the last two digits for the year. The first two digits are for horsepower. The horsepower is as listed:

30)  3.6 hp    37) 5 hp   33) 7 1/2 hp   38) 10 hp   39) 16 hp

Example: A 3865 model number would be a 1956 10 hp.

Now for the exceptions:
In 1955 the 30 hp had a model number 3655. This was the first and last year of the 30 hp.  1956 saw this motor as a 33 hp with a model number 3665. 1956 was the first and the last year of the 33 hp. 1957 saw this motor as a 40 hp with a model number of 3675. Scott-Atwater used the 36 starting digits for the 30, 33 and 40 hp in consecutive years. 1958 saw the new 22 hp outboard. This 22 hp was tagged with a 3 digit model number. 1958 also saw the new 60 hp which also was tagged with a three digit model number. I will list these outboards with there model numbers.

(1955) Model: 3655  30 hp   (1956) Model: 3665 33 hp  (1957) Model: 3675 40 hp  (1957) Model numbers that have a -2 suffix is for long shaft. Used on 5, 7 1/2, 10. On the 16 hp -3 was electric start. -4 on the 16 hp was electric start long shaft. (1957) model numbers for the 40 hp ending with a -2 are long shaft, -3 electric start, -4 electric start long shaft. -5 Royal Scott, -6 Royal Scott long shaft.

(1958) Model: 135 (235 if long shaft, 335 if electric start, 435 if electric start long shaft) 22 hp. The 1237 is a 5 hp long shaft, 1233 is a 7 1/2 hp long shaft, 1238 is a 10 hp long shaft, 1239 is a 16 hp long shaft.

(1958) 40 hp motors are as follows. (Super Scott) 1236 long shaft, 1336 electric start, 1436 electric start long shaft. (Royal Scott) 1536 electric start, 1636 electric start long shaft. 60 hp (Flying Scott) 332 electric start, 432 electric start long shaft.

The 1959-1960 outboards brought a new model number that included numbers and letters.

(1959) The outboards were back to three numbers ending with the letter A.

(1960) The outboards all started with a letter then a number then two more letters. 1959 and 1960 saw the return of the Bail-A-Matic to all the outboards except for the 3.6 hp. 1959 saw the end of the 16 hp as well as the 22 hp. This year brought us a new 25 hp outboard.

(1959) Line of outboards…3.6, 5, 7 1/2, 10, 25, 40 and 60 hp outboards. (1960) had the same line except for the addition of a 12 hp.

The model numbers for these two years are as follows:

(1959)  (130A)  3.6 hp   (137A)  5 hp   (133A)  7 1/2 hp  (138A)  10 hp.  25 hp are as follow: (135A) manual start  (235A) long shaft manual start  (335A) electric start  (435A) long shaft electric start. 40 hp are as follows: (136A) manual start (236A) long shaft manual start (336A) electric start (436A) long shaft electric start. (536A) Royal Scott  (636A) Royal Scott long shaft. 60 hp are as follows (332A) electric start (432A) long shaft electric start,

(1960) (A3BB) 3.6 hp  (A3EB) 7 1/2 hp  (A3FB) 12 hp  (A3GB)  25 hp  (B3GB) 25 hp long shaft manual start (C3GB)  electric start and generator (D3GB) long shaft electric start (A3HB) 40 hp manual start (B3HB) 40 hp long shaft manual start (C3HB) 40 hp electric start (D3HB) long shaft electric start (E3HB) Royal Scott electric start (F3HB) Royal Scott long shaft electric start   (C3JB)  60 hp Flying Scott electric start  (D3JB) 60 ho Flying Scott long shaft electric start.

From Sports Racer.net & Scott-Atwater.


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02.06.08.01.01 – Engine Mechanical: (Pistons‚ Rods‚ Crankshafts‚ Cylinders‚ Heads‚ Valves‚+). T
02.06.08.01.02 – Engine Lubrication: (Splash‚ Forced‚ Oil‚ Filtration‚ Additives‚ Oil Analysis‚+). T
02.06.08.01.03 – Engine Aspiration & Fuel: (Petrol/Gasoline/Benzine‚ Diesel‚ CNG‚+). T
02.06.08.01.04 – Engine Electrical: (Cranking‚ Charging‚ Ignition‚ Instrumentation‚+). T
02.06.08.01.05 – Engine Cooling: (Air‚ Liquid (Raw Water‚ Fresh Water‚+). T
02.06.08.01.06 – Engine Exhaust: (Dry‚ Wet‚ w/Separator‚+). T
02.06.08.01.07 – Engine Mounting: (Hard‚ Soft‚+). T
02.06.08.02 – Engine-to-Marine Gear Interfaces: (SAE Specs‚ Damper Plates‚ Jackshafts‚+). T
02.06.08.03 – Marine Gears: (Reversing‚ Reduction; Mechanical‚ Hydraulic). T
02.06.08.04 – Shafting: (Propshafts‚ Couplings‚ Seals‚ Bearings‚ Struts‚ Keys‚ Nuts‚+). T
02.06.08.05 – Propellers: (Types‚ Materials‚+). T
02.06.09 – Electrical Systems: DC & AC (Direct Current‚ Alternating Current‚+). T
02.06.14 – Boat Tenders: T
02.06.15 – Boat Trailers: T
02.07 – Marine Suppliers: (CAN‚ GBR‚ USA‚+). T
02.08 – Boat Builders A∼Z: (w/Vessel Types‚ Country & Years active). T
02.09 – Boat Refitters: (CAN‚ GBR‚ USA‚+). (Shipyards‚ Boatyards‚ Riggers‚ Repair Shops‚+). T
02.10 – Boat Building‚ Outfitting‚ Refitting & Repair Schools: (Incl. DIY). T
02.11 – DIY Boat Building‚ Outfitting‚ Refitting & Repair: (Maintenance‚ Troubleshooting‚+). T
03 – BOAT MARKETING: Boat Shows‚ Dealers‚ Brokers‚ Importing‚ Exporting‚ Auctions‚ Sales‚+. T
04 – BOAT INSPECTION: Types of Surveys‚ Marine Surveyors‚ Schools‚ DIY Inspections‚+. T
05 – BOAT TITLES & VESSEL REGISTRY: Boat Title & Registration‚ Vessel Registry‚ Title Co's‚+. T
06 – BOAT FINANCING: Conventional (BanksCredit Unions‚+)‚ Unconventional (Creative)‚+. T
07 – BOAT INSURANCE: Policies‚ Claim Processing (FilingRepairClaimSubrogationCases)‚+. T
08 – BOAT TRANSPORT: By Sea (Piggyback‚ Delivery Skippers & Crews‚ & Towing)‚ Over-Land‚+. T
09 – BOAT LAUNCHING & HAULING: Drydocks‚ Ways‚ Lifts‚ Cranes & Hoists‚ Launch Ramps‚+. T
10 – BOAT MOORAGE & STORAGE: Builders‚ Anchorages‚ Marinas‚ Yards‚ Racks‚ Stacks‚+. T
11 – BOATING ORGANIZATIONS: Yacht Clubs‚ Paddling Clubs‚ Owners‚+. Education‚ Gov-Aux‚+. T
12 – BOATING & TRAVEL: Events‚ Destinations‚ Boat Rentals‚ Charters‚ Cruises‚ Voyages‚+. T
13 – BOATING & MARITIME EDUCATION: Recreational Seamanship‚ Ship's Master & Crew‚+. T
14 – MARINE LAWS & REGULATIONS: International & National LawsLawyers‚ Investigators‚+. T
15 – DO-IT-YOURSELF (DIY): T
15.01 – DIY Boat Building‚ Outfitting‚ Refitting & Repair (Incl. Maintenance & Fault Finding). T
15.02 – DIY Boat Sales (Buyers & Sellers). T
15.03 – DIY Boat Inspections (Pre-Survey‚ Pre-Purchase‚ Pre-Sale‚ Pre-Voyage‚ Sea Trials‚+). T
15.04 – DIY Schools & Classes (Boat Building‚ Refitting‚ Inspection‚ Troubleshooting‚ Repair‚+). T
15.04 –  ^  Anchors Aweigh Academy. V
16 – MEDIA w/Creator Directory: (Authors‚ Editors‚ Publishers‚+) + Academy eLibrary. T
16.01 – Documentation: (Catalogs‚ Ads‚ SpecSheets‚ Manuals‚ TechVids‚ Bulletins‚ Recalls‚+). T
16.02 – Books: (Bound‚ eBooks‚+). T
16.02 –  ^  12 Volt Bible for BoatsMiner Brotherton B
16.02 –  ^  12 Volt Doctor's Practical HandbookEdgar J. Beyn B
16.02 –  ^  Beautiful Outboards — Peter Hunn B
16.02 –  ^  Boat Engines : A Manual for Work and Pleasure BoatsP. J. Bowyer B
16.02 –  ^  Boating Magazine's Powerboater's Guide to Electrical SystemsEdwin R. Sherman B
16.02 –  ^  Boatman's Handbook : The New Look-it-up BookTom Bottomley B
16.02 –  ^  Boatowner's Mechanical & Electrical ManualNigel Calder B
16.02 –  ^  Commissioning & DecommissioningPractical Sailor Library B
16.02 –  ^  Complete Guide to Outboard Motor Service & RepairPaul Dempsey B
16.02 –  ^  Handyman Afloat & AshoreKen Bramham B
16.02 –  ^  How Boat Things Work : An Illustrated GuideCharlie Wing B
16.02 –  ^  Internal Combustion Engines — USCG B
16.02 –  ^  MaintenanceTime-Life B
16.02 –  ^  Motor Boat EnginesAlan C. Wilson B
16.02 –  ^  Outboard Motors Maintenance and Repair ManualJean-Luc Pallas B
16.02 –  ^  Powerboating : Your First Book for Your First BoatKen Kreisler B
16.02 –  ^  Practical Small Powerboat MaintenanceAllen D. Berrien B
16.02 –  ^  Propeller HandbookDave Gerr B
16.02 –  ^  Reeds Outboard Motor Troubleshooting HandbookBarry Pickthall B
16.02 –  ^  RYA Book of Outboard MotorsTim Bartlett B
16.02 –  ^  Seaworthy: Essential Lessons from BoatUS — Robert A. Adriance – BoatU.S. B
16.02 –  ^  Small Boat Engines - Inboard & OutboardConrad Miller B
16.02 –  ^  Small Boats for Outboard EnginesWilliam Atkin B
16.02 –  ^  Small Engines and Outdoor Power Equipment — Peter Hunn B
16.02 –  ^  The Adlard Coles Book of Outboard MotorsTim Bartlett B
16.02 –  ^  The American Rowboat Motor: An Illustrated HistoryArlan Carter B
16.02 –  ^  The Boatowner's Guide to Corrosion — Everett Collier B
16.02 –  ^  The Classic Outboard Motor HandbookPeter Hunn B
16.02 –  ^  The Complete Book of Pleasure Boat EnginesErnest A. Zadig B
16.02 –  ^  The Golden Age of the Racing Outboard — Peter Hunn B
16.02 –  ^  The Old Outboard BookPeter Hunn B
16.02 –  ^  The Small-Engine HandbookPeter Hunn B
16.02 –  ^  The Vintage Culture of Outboard Racing — Peter Hunn B
16.02 –  ^  Theory and Practice of Propellers For Auxiliary SailboatsJohn R. Stanton B
16.02 –  ^  Watch It Made in the USA : Visitor's Guide to the Best Factory Tours — Karen Axelrod B
16.03 – Magazines: (Incl. Articles‚ Back Issues‚+). T
16.03 –  ^  The ANCHOR — Anchors Aweigh Academy M
16.03 –  ^  DIY Boat Owner - The Marine Maintenance MagazineBoatUS Mad Mariner (OoB) M
16.04 – Videos: (How-to-Tutorials‚ Documentaries‚ Travelogues‚+). T
16.05 – Websites: (Incl. Articles‚ Forum Posts‚ Tech Tips‚ Tech Notes‚ Social Media‚+). T
16.05 –  ^  Anchors Aweigh Academy V
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