OUTBOARD MARINE CORP
10-Q, 1996-08-02
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<PAGE>            1
                                 FORM 10-Q

                    SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                          WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

(Mark One)

(X) Quarterly report pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1996.

                                    or

( ) Transition report pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
    Exchange Act of 1934

Commission file number 1-2883

                        OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION
          (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

             Delaware                              36-1589715
  (State or other jurisdiction of      (IRS Employer Identification No.)
   incorporation or organization)

        100 Sea Horse Drive
        Waukegan, Illinois                           60085
 (Address of principal executive offices)          (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  847-689-6200

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES   X    NO
                                                  -------   -------

Number of shares of Common Stock of $0.15 par value outstanding at July 31,
1996 were 20,151,694 shares (not including 129,716 treasury shares).

Exhibit Index Page 13.
                                    -1-

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                        OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION
                                 FORM 10-Q
                              PART I, ITEM 1
                           FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                           FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                               June 30, 1996


Financial statements required by this form:

                                                             Page
                                                             ----
Statements of Consolidated Earnings                            3

Condensed Statements of Consolidated Financial Position        4

Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows                          6

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                     7

                                    -2-

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                          OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION
                      Statements of Consolidated Earnings
                                  (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     Three Months Ended           Nine Months Ended
                                                           June 30                     June 30
(In millions except amounts per share)                1996         1995           1996         1995
- --------------------------------------                ----         ----           ----         ----
<S>                                                <C>          <C>            <C>          <C>
Net Sales                                          $ 291.0      $ 329.6        $ 808.6      $ 891.0

Cost of Goods Sold                                   243.3        246.5          660.2        670.9
                                                   ---------------------       ---------------------

Gross Earnings                                        47.7         83.1          148.4        220.1

Selling, General & Administrative Expenses            51.5         51.8          151.7        162.8
                                                   ---------------------       ---------------------

Earnings (Loss) from Operations                       (3.8)        31.3           (3.3)        57.3

Non-Operating Expense (Income)
     Interest                                          4.8          6.8           14.3         17.2
     Other, Net                                       (3.2)        (7.3)          (3.7)        (9.7)
                                                   ---------------------       ---------------------
                                                       1.6          (.5)          10.6          7.5
                                                   ---------------------       ---------------------
Earnings (Loss) Before Provision for Income Taxes     (5.4)        31.8          (13.9)        49.8

Provision for Income Taxes                            (1.8)         3.8            1.0          6.9
                                                   ---------------------       ---------------------

Net Earnings (Loss)                                $  (3.6)     $  28.0        $ (14.9)     $  42.9
                                                   =====================       =====================

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Share of Common Stock

      Primary                                      $  (.18)     $  1.39        $  (.74)     $  2.13
                                                   =====================       =====================

      Fully Diluted                                $  (.18)     $  1.22        $  (.74)     $  1.93
                                                   =====================       =====================

Dividends Paid Per Share                           $   .10      $   .10        $   .30      $   .30
                                                   =====================       =====================

Average Shares of Common Stock and Common
Stock Equivalents Outstanding:                        20.1         20.1           20.1         20.1

</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

                                    -3-

<PAGE>            4

                          OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION
            Condensed Statements of Consolidated Financial Position
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        (Unaudited)
                                    -------------------
                                    June 30     June 30       Sept. 30
(In Millions)                        1996        1995           1995*
- -------------                        ----        ----           ----
<S>                               <C>         <C>            <C>
Assets
- ------
Current Assets
  Cash & Cash Equivalents         $  44.8     $  48.9        $  58.3
  Receivables                       159.8       181.9          200.9
  Inventories
    Finished Products                87.0        98.7           69.9
    Raw Material, Work In
     Process & Service Parts        111.2       136.7          124.2
                                  ---------------------      ---------
       Total Inventories            198.2       235.4          194.1
  Other Current Assets               51.0        38.2           48.9
                                  ---------------------      ---------
Total Current Assets                453.8       504.4          502.2

Product Tooling, Net                 54.5        53.2           52.0
Intangibles                          39.0        31.3           40.6
Other Assets                         94.8        97.0           87.9
Plant & Equipment                   566.0       558.7          558.9
Accumulated Depreciation           (344.8)     (332.7)        (334.6)
                                  ---------------------      ---------
  Plant & Equipment, Net            221.2       226.0          224.3
                                  ---------------------      ---------
Total Assets                      $ 863.3     $ 911.9        $ 907.0
                                  =====================      =========

                                    -4-

<PAGE>            5

Liabilities and Shareholders' Investment
- ----------------------------------------
Current Liabilities
  Notes Payable                   $     -     $  75.0        $     -
  Accounts Payable                   64.2        77.5           99.6
  Accrued and Other                 158.1       134.9          149.2
                                  ---------------------      ---------
Total Current Liabilities           222.3       287.4          248.8

Long-Term Debt                      177.5       177.3          177.4
Postretirement Benefits Other
 Than Pensions                      101.2       100.8          102.6
Other Non-Current Liabilities       127.5        97.4          122.4

Shareholders' Investment
  Common Stock & Capital Surplus    114.2       111.3          111.6
  Retained Earnings                 128.8       143.2          149.7
  Cumulative Translation
   Adjustments                       (8.2)       (5.5)          (5.5)
                                  ---------------------      ---------
Total Shareholders' Investment      234.8       249.0          255.8
                                  ---------------------      ---------
Total Liabilities and
  Shareholders' Investment        $ 863.3     $ 911.9        $ 907.0
                                  =====================      =========

Shares of Common Stock
  Outstanding                        20.1        20.0           20.0

</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

* Condensed from audited financial statements.

                                    -5-

<PAGE>            6

                          OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION
                     Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows
                                  (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                               Nine Months Ended
                                                                    June 30
(In millions)                                                  1996        1995
- -------------                                                  ----        ----
<S>                                                         <C>          <C>
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
 Net earnings (loss)                                        $ (14.9)     $ 42.9
 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash
  provided by operations:
   Depreciation and amortization                               38.8        33.4
   Changes in current accounts excluding the
    effects of noncash transactions:
     Decrease (Increase) in receivables                        39.8       (32.4)
     (Increase) in inventories                                 (5.1)      (66.4)
     (Increase) in other current assets                        (2.4)       (2.4)
     (Decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities   (25.7)      (23.1)
   Other, net                                                   (.1)       (6.6)
                                                             -------------------
        Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities   30.4       (54.6)


Cash Flows from Investing Activities
 Expenditures for plant and equipment, and tooling            (40.0)      (48.5)
 Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment                       .5         4.5
 Other, net                                                       -        (3.0)
                                                             -------------------

        Net cash used for investing activities                (39.5)      (47.0)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities
 Net increase in short-term debt                                  -        75.0
 Cash dividends paid                                           (6.1)       (6.0)
 Other, net                                                     2.6         1.0
                                                             -------------------

        Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities   (3.5)       70.0


Exchange Rate Effect on Cash                                    (.9)         .2
                                                             -------------------
Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents                     (13.5)      (31.4)

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period               58.3        80.3
                                                             -------------------

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period                   $ 44.8      $ 48.9
                                                             ===================

Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures
 Interest paid                                               $ 12.7      $ 14.8
 Income taxes paid                                              8.0         1.6


</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

                                    -6-

<PAGE>            7

                 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


1.  BASIS OF PRESENTATION
- -------------------------
The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements present
information in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for
interim financial information and have been prepared pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Accordingly, they do
not include all information or footnotes required by generally accepted
accounting principles for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of
management, the information furnished reflects all adjustments necessary for a
fair statement of the results of the interim periods and all such adjustments
are of a normal recurring nature.  These financial statements should be read
in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the
company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 1995.
The 1996 interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results which
may be expected for the remainder of the year.


2.  SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS AND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
- -------------------------------------------------
The company's Second Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, as
amended, provides for loans of up to $200 million and terminates December 31,
1998.

In December 1995, the company entered into receivables sales agreements, as
amended and expiring June 30, 1997, whereby the company agreed to sell an
ownership interest in a designated pool of domestic trade accounts receivable
("Receivables").  In order to maintain the balance in the designated pool of
Receivables sold, the company is obligated to sell undivided percentage
interests in new Receivables as existing Receivables are collected.

The company retains a residual interest in the Receivables sold, thus
receivables in the accompanying Condensed Statement of Consolidated Financial
Position at June 30, 1996 are only reduced by the net outstanding proceeds
from the sales.  At June 30, 1996, the company had net outstanding proceeds of
$8 million and may receive up to $47 million of additional proceeds on a
revolving basis.  The company has retained substantially the same credit risk
as if the Receivables had not been sold.  The costs associated with the
receivables sales agreements are included in non-operating expense - other,
net in the Statements of Consolidated Earnings for the three and nine months
ended June 30, 1996.

Under both the revolving credit agreement, as amended, and the receivable
sales agreements, as amended, the company is required to meet certain
financial covenants throughout the year.  The company is in compliance with
these financial covenants.


3.  CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
- --------------------------
As a normal business practice, the company has made arrangements with
financial institutions by which qualified retail dealers may obtain inventory
financing.  Under these arrangements, the company will repurchase its products
in the event of repossession upon a retail dealer's default.  These
arrangements contain provisions which limit the company's repurchase
obligation to $30 million per model year for a period not to exceed 30 months
from the date of invoice.  The company resells any repurchased products.
Losses incurred under this program have not been material.  The company
accrues for losses which are anticipated in connection with expected
repurchases.

                                    -7-

<PAGE>            8

The company is engaged in a substantial number of legal proceedings arising in
the ordinary course of business.  While the result of these proceedings, as
well as those discussed below, cannot be predicted with any certainty, based
upon the information presently available, management is of the opinion that
the final outcome of all such proceedings should not have a material effect
upon the company's Consolidated Financial Position or the Consolidated
Earnings of the company.

Under the requirements of Superfund and certain other laws, the company is
potentially liable for the cost of clean-up at various contaminated sites
identified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and other
agencies.  The company has been notified that it is named a potentially
responsible party ("PRP") at various sites for study and clean-up costs which
the company does not believe to be material.  In some cases there are several
named PRPs and in others there are hundreds.  The company generally
participates in the investigation or clean-up of these sites through cost
sharing agreements with terms which vary from site to site.  Costs are
typically allocated based upon the volume and nature of the materials sent to
the site.  However, under Superfund, and certain other laws, as a PRP the
company can be held jointly and severally liable for all environmental costs
associated with a site.

Once the company becomes aware of its potential liability at a particular
site, it uses its experience to determine if it is probable that a liability
has been incurred and whether or not the amount of the loss can be reasonably
estimated.  Once the company has sufficient information necessary to support a
reasonable estimate or range of loss for a particular site, an amount is added
to the company's aggregate environmental contingent liability accrual.  The
amount added to the accrual for the particular site is determined by analyzing
the site as a whole and reviewing the probable outcome for the remediation of
the site.  This is not necessarily the minimum or maximum liability at the
site but, based upon the company's experience, most accurately reflects the
company's liability based on the information currently available.  The company
takes into account the number of other participants involved in the site,
their experience in the remediation of sites and the company's knowledge of
their ability to pay.

As a general rule, the company accrues remediation costs for continuing
operations on an undiscounted basis and does not accrue for normal operating
and maintenance costs for site monitoring and compliance requirements.
However, the company does accrue for environmental close-down costs associated
with discontinued operations or facilities, including the environmental costs
of operation and maintenance until disposition.  At June 30, 1996, the company
has accrued approximately $11 million for costs related to remediation at
contaminated sites including continuing and closed-down operations.  The
possible recovery of insurance proceeds has not been considered in estimating
contingent environmental liabilities.

Each site, whether or not remediation studies have commenced, is reviewed on a
quarterly basis and the aggregate environmental contingent liability accrual
is adjusted accordingly.  Because the sites are reviewed and the accrual
adjusted quarterly, the company is confident the accrual accurately reflects
the company's liability based upon the information available at the time.


                                    -8-

<PAGE>            9

                         OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION

                                  FORM 10-Q
                               PART I, ITEM 2
                            FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
              OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                                June 30, 1996


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
- ---------------------
    The company's performance in the third quarter of fiscal 1996 was
disappointing.  It reported a net loss of $3.6 million, or 18 cents per share
(primary and fully diluted), on sales of $291 million for the quarter.  This
compared to net earnings of $28 million, or $1.39 per share ($1.22, fully
diluted) on sales of $329.6 million for the same period last year.

    The sales decline and corresponding earnings decline were the result of
several factors.  First, contrary to the company's expectations coming into
the 1996 model year, retail sales slowed significantly during the winter and
spring.  This left the company's dealers with higher inventories than
anticipated, since they had purchased heavily from July to September last year
in anticipation of continued retail strength.  With little room in dealers'
showrooms for additional product, the company reduced production in order to
better balance shipments and inventories in the field.  The lower volumes
through the plants resulted in manufacturing inefficiencies that negatively
impacted performance.

    Second, the company was unable to reduce costs fast enough in the short
term to offset the reduced volumes.  And, facing very competitive pricing
programs in the market place, it was unable to realize adequate margins.

    The nine month performance showed the same trends.  The company recorded a
net loss of $14.9 million on sales of $808.6 million for the first nine months
of the fiscal year, as compared to net income of $42.9 million on sales of
$891 million for the same period last year.  Both the quarter and the nine
months were negatively impacted by charges of $11.9 million for an
international restructuring program which began last fall, and which is
expected to achieve annual savings of approximately the same amount beginning
in fiscal 1997.

    Operating earnings for the quarter were $8.1 million before the charges
compared to $31.3 million for the same period last year.  For the nine months
ended June 30, 1996, operating earnings were $8.6 million before the
international restructuring charges compared to $57.3 million for the prior
year's nine months.  The company incurred a pre-tax loss for the quarter of
$5.4 million versus pre-tax earnings of $31.8 million for the same quarter
last year.  For the nine months, it had a loss before tax of $13.9 million
compared to earnings before tax of $49.8 million for the first nine months of
fiscal 1995.

    The provision (credit) for income taxes for the three and nine months
ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 resulted from expected taxes payable or benefits
relating to certain international subsidiaries.

    It is not appropriate to compare the results of operations for the current
quarter with those of the preceding quarter because of the seasonal nature of
the company's business.

                                    -9-

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FINANCIAL CONDITION
- -------------------
    Due to the seasonal nature of the company's business it is more
appropriate to compare the June 30, 1996 Condensed Statement of Financial
Position with June 30, 1995.  The company's ratio of current assets to current
liabilities was 2.0 at June 30, 1996 compared to 1.8 at June 30, 1995.
Current assets of $453.8 million at June 30, 1996 decreased $50.6 million as
compared to current assets of $504.4 million at June 30, 1995.  Due primarily
to lower sales, receivables were $14.1 million lower after adding back $8.0
million at June 30, 1996 sold through a receivables sales agreement (see Note
2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).  Inventories decreased $37.2
million to $198.2 million at June 30, 1996 as compared to $235.4 million at
June 30, 1995 due primarily to reduced production in engine plants to bring
inventories more in line with sales.  Other current assets increased $12.8
million due primarily to deferred income tax benefits.

    Other assets decreased $2.2 million due primarily to redemption of the
company's investment in I.J.  Holdings, Inc.  offset by increases in deferred
income tax benefits and increased pension assets.

    Current liabilities decreased by $65.1 million to $222.3 million as of
June 30, 1996 compared to $287.4 million at June 30, 1995.  Notes payable
decreased $75.0 million at June 30, 1996 resulting in no outstanding notes
payable at that date.  The $13.3 million decrease in accounts payable resulted
primarily from decreased manufacturing activity.

    Accrued liabilities increased $23.2 million due primarily to increased
participation levels in dealer programs and increased warranty accruals.
Other non-current liabilities increased $30.1 million due primarily to an
increase in tax liabilities.

    The company's total debt to total capitalization at June 30, 1996 was 43
percent compared to 50 percent at June 30, 1995.

    The company believes it has available sufficient internal and external
financial resources to invest in low emission engines and to continue making
long term investments for future growth through the next few years.


TRENDS AND FORWARD-LOOKING DATA
- -------------------------------
    Last year was a strong growth year for the industry, and the company's
sales and earnings showed improvement that was encouraging.  It is now clear
that those results also masked fundamental issues that the company faces in
improving financial performance:  costs that are too high and insufficiently
variable; and an inability to maximize profit margins throughout the business
cycle.  As a result, it must reengineer its business to reduce costs and make
them as variable as possible.  The company has begun that process, and it will
involve every aspect of the company.  Simultaneously, the company is
addressing the complexity of marine industry market pricing and its impact on
its margins.  Going forward, all of the short- and long-term business plans
will be keyed on maximizing profitability throughout the business cycle.

    In that context, the company believes it has strengthened its management
team to achieve its plans.  Last month Clark Vitulli joined the company as
senior vice president and president of the OMC Boat Group, a new business unit
comprised of our recreational, fishing and aluminum boat businesses.  He has a
wealth of experience in the automotive and related industries, particularly in
product development and brand building, dealer relations, and improving
profitability.  He strengthened the team with Peter VanLancker, Boston
Whaler's award-winning chief of design for the past seven years, who will
become vice president of product design and engineering for all OMC boats.

                                    -10-

<PAGE>            11

    Also, Carlisle (Cardy) Davis has accepted the position of senior vice
president of operations for the Marine Power Products Group.  He will be
responsible for manufacturing, research and engineering for MPPG on a global
basis, as well as quality, logistics, and procurement for all of OMC.  Since
joining the company last year as vice president of quality assurance, he has
been instrumental in the development and implementation of the People Driven
Quality (pdq) program, OMC's quality management system.

    Finally, the new FICHT Fuel Injection ("FFI") technology is ready, and
it's exciting.  Boating editors from around the world recently previewed the
new 150-horsepower V-6 outboard, featuring FFI, at the company's test facility
in Stuart, Florida.  Early indications are that the editors were very
impressed, and the company expects to see positive publicity on the new engine
and the technology during the next several months.

    In summary, the company faces enormous challenges, and it is already
taking steps to meet those challenges.  The initiatives it will undertake in
the coming weeks and months will provide the basis for a fundamental
improvement in performance in 1997.  The goal is a company that each employee
is proud to work for, and each shareholder is proud to own.

    Some of the information contained herein may be forward looking in nature.
You are encouraged to review the risk factors associated therewith contained
in Exhibit 99 to the company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1996.


                                   -11-

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                        OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION
                                 FORM 10-Q
                        PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.

    (a)  Exhibits reference is made to the Exhibit Index on Page 13.

    (b)  Reports on Form 8-K.  The Registrant did not file any reports on
         Form 8-K for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 1996.


                             S I G N A T U R E

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


                        OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION


      Signature                      Title                       Date
_________________________    ___________________________    ________________

By: /s/: JAMES R. MAURICE    Vice President & Controller     August 2, 1996
_________________________    ___________________________    ________________

         James R. Maurice

                                   -12-

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                        OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION
                               EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit 3:  Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws:

        (A) With respect to the Registrant's Certificate of Incorporation,
            reference is made to Exhibit 4 to the Registrant's Quarterly
            Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 1984; to
            Exhibit 4 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
            the quarter ended December 31, 1987 and to Exhibit 4 to the
            Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
            June 30, 1988, all of which are incorporated herein by reference.

        (B) With respect to the Registrant's By-Laws as amended September 20,
            1995, reference is made to Exhibit 3(B) to the Registrant's Annual
            Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1995,
            which is incorporated herein by reference.


Exhibit 4:  Instruments defining the rights of security holders including
            indentures:

        (A) With respect to the Agreement of Outboard Marine Corporation,
            reference is made to Exhibit 4(A) to the Registrant's Annual
            Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1995,
            which is incorporated herein by reference.

        (B) With respect to rights of holders of the Registrant's 9-1/8%
            Sinking Fund Debentures due 2017, reference is made to Exhibit
            4(A) in the Registrant's Registration Statement Number 33-12759
            filed on March 20, 1987, which is incorporated herein by
            reference.

        (C) With respect to rights of holders of Registrant's 7% Convertible
            Subordinated Debentures due 2002, reference is made to
            Registrant's Registration Statement Number 33-47354 filed on April
            28, 1992, which is incorporated herein by reference.

        (D) With respect to the Rights Agreement dated April 24, 1996, to be
            effective June 23, 1996, reference is made to Exhibit 4(E) of the
            Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
            March 31, 1996, which is incorporated by reference.


Exhibit 10: Material contracts:

        (A) With respect to the Registrant's 1987 Stock Option and Performance
            Unit Plan, reference is made to Exhibit 10(D) to the Registrant's
            Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30,
            1987, which is incorporated herein by reference.

        (B) With respect to the OMC Executive Bonus Plan, reference is made to
            Exhibit 10(C) to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
            the fiscal year ended September 30, 1990, which is incorporated
            herein by reference.

                                   -13-

<PAGE>            14

        (C) With respect to the OMC Executive Equity Incentive Plan, reference
            is made to Exhibit 10(D) to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form
            10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1990, which is
            incorporated herein by reference.

        (D) With respect to the OMC 1994 Long-Term Incentive Plan, reference
            is made to Exhibit C to Outboard Marine Corporation's Notice of
            Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement prepared in connection with the
            January 20, 1994 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which is
            incorporated herein by reference.

        (E) With respect to Severance Agreements for all elected officers of
            the Registrant (except Harry W.  Bowman), reference is made to
            Exhibit 10(E) of the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
            the fiscal year ended September 30, 1988, which is incorporated
            herein by reference.

        (F) With respect to the Employment Agreement for Mr.  Bowman,
            reference is made to Exhibit 10(F) of the Registrant's Annual
            Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1995,
            which is incorporated herein by reference.

        (G) With respect to the Severance Agreement for Mr.  Bowman, reference
            is made to Exhibit 10(G) of the Registrant's Annual Report on Form
            10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1995, which is
            incorporated herein by reference.

        (H) With respect to the Second Amended and Restated Revolving Credit
            Agreement dated as of March 29, 1996, reference is made to Exhibit
            10(H) of the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
            quarter ended March 31, 1996, which is incorporated herein by
            reference.  With respect to the Amendment No.  One to the Second
            Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement , a copy is
            attached hereto as Exhibit 10(H).

        (I) With respect to the Registrant's Receivables Purchase Agreement
            dated as of December 22, 1995, reference is made to Exhibit 10(I)
            of the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
            ended December 31, 1995, which is incorporated herein by
            reference.  With respect to the Amendment No.  1 and Waiver and
            the Amendment No.  2 and Waiver to the Registrant's Receivables
            Purchase Agreement dated as of December 22, 1996, a copy is
            attached hereto as Exhibit 10(I).


Exhibit 11: Statements regarding computation of per share earnings:

            A statement regarding the computation of per share earnings is
            attached hereto as Exhibit 11.


Exhibit 19: Report furnished to security holders:

            A copy of the Registrant's Shareholders Report for the fiscal
            quarter ended June 30, 1996, is attached hereto as Exhibit 19.


Exhibit 27: Financial data schedules:

            This information is filed only in the electronic filing.


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                                                          Exhibit 10(H)

        AMENDMENT NO. ONE TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT

    This Amendment No.  One (the "Amendment") is dated as of July 10, 1996
among Outboard Marine Corporation (the "Company"), the undersigned Banks, The
First National Bank of Chicago, as agent for the Banks (the "Agent") and Bank
of America Illinois as co-agent for the Banks (the "Co-Agent").

                            W I T N E S S E T H :

    WHEREAS, the Company, the Banks, the Agent and the Co-Agent are parties to
that certain Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of March
29, 1996 (the "Agreement"); and

    WHEREAS, the Company, the undersigned Banks, the Agent and the Co-Agent
desire to amend the Agreement in certain respects as more fully described
hereinafter;

    NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises herein contained, and for
other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is acknowledged,
the parties hereto agree as follows:

    1.  Defined Terms.  Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise
defined shall have their meanings as attributed to such terms in the
Agreement.

    2.  Amendments to the Agreement.

    2.1.  The definition of EBIT contained in Article I of the Agreement is
amended in its entirety to read as follows:

          '"EBIT" means for any period of determination in respect of the
    Company and its Consolidated Subsidiaries the sum of (a) their Net Income
    before deduction of taxes, (b) their Interest Expense, (c) any
    extraordinary losses, (d) amortization of goodwill and intangibles
    associated with any Acquisition plus (e) any restructuring charges up to
    an aggregate amount of $60,000,000 from March 31, 1996 through the
    Termination Date, minus any extraordinary gains, all calculated on a
    consolidated basis."

    2.2.  Section 5.09 of the Agreement is amended to read in its entirety as
follows:

          "5.09.  Interest Coverage Ratio.  Maintain, as at the end of each
    calendar quarter, a ratio of (a) EBIT net of cash interest income
    (excluding interest income earned on dealer financing) to (b) Interest
    Expense, net of cash interest income (excluding interest income earned on
    dealer financing), of not less than the ratio set forth below opposite
    such calendar quarter:

                  Quarter Ending         Ratio
                  ------------------   ---------
                  June 1996            1.25 to 1
                  September 1996       1.25 to 1
                  December 1996        1.25 to 1
                  March 1997           1.50 to 1
                  June 1997 and each   2.00 to 1
                  calendar quarter
                  thereafter

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<PAGE>            16

    For purposes of calculating such ratio, the items required to be included
in the calculation shall be measured on a consolidated basis for the
twelve-month period ending on the last day of such calendar quarter.

    3.  Representations and Warranties.  In order to induce the Agent, the
Co-Agent and the undersigned Banks to enter into this Amendment the Company
represents and warrants that:

    3.1.  The representations and warranties set forth in Article IV of the
Agreement, as hereby amended, are true, correct and complete on the date
hereof as if made on and as of the date hereof and that there exists no
Default or Event of Default on the date hereof.

    3.2.  The execution and delivery by the Company of this Amendment have
been duly authorized by proper corporate proceedings of the Company and this
Amendment, and the Agreement, as amended by this Amendment, constitute the
valid and binding obligations of the Company.

    3.3.  Neither the execution and delivery by the Company of this Amendment,
nor the consummation of the transactions herein contemplated, nor compliance
with the provisions hereof will violate any law, rule, regulation, order,
writ, judgment, injunction, decree or award binding on the Company or the
Company's articles of incorporation or by-laws or the provisions of any
indenture, instrument or agreement to which the Company is a party or is
subject, or by which it or its property, is bound, or conflict with or
constitute a default thereunder.

    4.  Effective Date.  This Amendment shall become effective as of the date
above first written upon receipt by the Agent of (i) counterparts of this
Amendment duly executed by the Company and the Majority Banks and (ii) such
other documents as the Agent or any Bank may request.

    5.  Ratification.  The Agreement, as amended hereby, is hereby ratified,
approved and confirmed in all respects.

    6.  Reference to Agreement.  From and after the effective date hereof,
each reference in the Agreement to "this Agreement", "hereof", or "hereunder"
or words of like import, and all references to the Agreement in any and all
agreements, instruments, documents, notes, certificates and other writings of
every kind and nature shall be deemed to mean the Agreement, as amended by
this Amendment.

    7.  Costs and Expenses.  The Company agrees to pay all costs, fees, and
out-of-pocket expenses (including attorneys' fees and time charges of
attorneys for the Agent, which attorneys may be employees of the Agent)
incurred by the Agent in connection with the preparation, execution and
enforcement of this Amendment.

    8.  CHOICE OF LAW.  THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE INTERNAL LAWS (AND NOT THE LAW OF CONFLICTS) OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.

    9.  Execution in Counterparts.  This Amendment may be executed in any
number of counterparts and by different parties hereto in separate
counterparts, each of which when so executed shall be deemed to be an original
and all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement.

    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company, the undersigned Banks, the Agent and the
Co-Agent have executed this Amendment as of the date first above written.


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                                   OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION

                                   By:    GEORGE L. SCHUEPPERT
                                          --------------------
                                          George L. Schueppert
                                   Title: Executive Vice President,
                                          Chief Financial Officer


                                   THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO,
                                   individually as a Bank and as Agent

                                   By:    DEBORAH E. STEVENS
                                          ------------------
                                          Deborah E. Stevens
                                   Title: Authorized Agent


                                   BANK OF AMERICA ILLINOIS,
                                   individually and as Co-Agent

                                   By:    MIKE HEALY
                                          ----------
                                          Mike Healy
                                   Title: Vice President


                                   ROYAL BANK OF CANADA

                                   By:    KAREN T. HULL
                                          -------------
                                          Karen T. Hull
                                   Title: Manager, Corporate Banking


                                   THE BANK OF NEW YORK

                                   By:    R. WES TOWNS
                                          ------------
                                          R. Wes Towns
                                   Title: Vice President


                                    ABN AMRO BANK N.V.

                                   By:    DAVID C. SAGERS
                                          ---------------
                                          David C. Sagers
                                   Title: Vice President

                                   By:    THOMAS M. TOERPE
                                          ----------------
                                          Thomas M. Toerpe
                                   Title: Vice President


                                   THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA

                                   By:    F. C. H. ASHBY
                                          --------------
                                          F. C. H. Ashby
                                   Title: Senior Manager Loan Operations

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                                   FIRSTAR BANK MILWAUKEE, N.A.

                                   By:    F. R. DENGEL
                                          ------------
                                          F. R. Dengel
                                   Title: Vice President


                                   THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY

                                   By:    JAMES F. T. MONHART
                                          -------------------
                                          James F. T. Monhart
                                   Title: Vice President


                                   -18-
<PAGE>            19

                                                          Exhibit 10(I)

                         AMENDMENT NO. 1 and WAIVER
                         Dated as of March 31, 1996
                                     to
                       RECEIVABLES PURCHASE AGREEMENT
                        dated as of December 22, 1995


    THIS AMENDMENT NO.  1 AND WAIVER (this "Amendment") dated as of March 31,
1996 is entered into among Outboard Marine Receivables Corp., a Delaware
corporation (the "Seller"), Preferred Receivables Funding Corporation
("PREFCO"), as the sole Purchaser, and The First National Bank of Chicago
("FNBC"), both in its individual capacity as the sole Investor and as Agent.

    PRELIMINARY STATEMENT.  The Seller, PREFCO and FNBC, both in its
individual capacity as the sole Investor and as Agent, have entered into a
Receivables Purchase Agreement dated as of December 22, 1995 (the "Purchase
Agreement", capitalized terms defined in the Purchase Agreement being used
herein as defined in the Purchase Agreement unless otherwise defined herein).
The Seller has requested that PREFCO and FNBC, individually and as Agent,
amend the Purchase Agreement, waive certain Servicer Defaults thereunder and
consent to the Seller's waiver of a certain default by an Originator under its
respective Transfer Agreement, each as hereinafter set forth.  PREFCO and
FNBC, individually and as Agent, have agreed, on the terms and conditions
stated below, to grant the request of the Seller.

SECTION 1.  Amendment to the Purchase Agreement.  Section 1.10(b) of the
Purchase Agreement is, effective the date hereof and subject to the
satisfaction of the conditions precedent set forth in Section 3 hereof,
amended to delete clause (i) contained therein in its entirety and to
substitute the following new clause (i) therefor:

    "(I) the aggregate payment obligations of the Originators arising during
    the period of 12 consecutive months then most recently ended for the
    repurchase of inventory sold to any Person under or in connection with any
    Floor Plan Program shall exceed an amount equal to 10% of the average
    Outstanding Balance of all Receivables that are financed under any Floor
    Plan Program during the three months then most recently ended; or"

SECTION 2.  Waiver.  Each of PREFCO and FNBC, individually and as Agent,
effective the date hereof and subject to the satisfaction of the conditions
precedent set forth in Section 3 hereof, hereby:

    (a) waives the Seller's failure to comply with clause (ii) of Section
    1.10(b) as of the date hereof;

    (b) waives the Seller's failure to comply with clause (iv) of Section
    3.1(j) of the Purchase Agreement at all times prior to the date hereof;
    and

    (c) in accordance with Section 5.2(f) of the Purchase Agreement, consents
    to the Seller's waiver, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, in
    respect of the failure of Recreational Boat Group Limited Partnership, a
    Delaware limited partnership ("RBG"), to comply with the provisions of
    Section 2.1(i)(iv) of the Transfer Agreement to which RBG is a party.

SECTION 3.  Conditions Precedent.  This Amendment shall become effective and
be deemed effective as of the date hereof upon receipt by the Agent of:

    (a) counterparts of this Amendment executed by the Seller, PREFCO and
    FNBC, individually and as the Agent; and

    (b) an acknowledgment to this Amendment executed by OMC.

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SECTION 4.  Covenants, Representations and Warranties of the Seller.

    4.1 Upon the effectiveness of this Amendment, the Seller hereby reaffirms
    all covenants, representations and warranties made in the Purchase
    Agreement to the extent the same are not amended hereby and agrees that
    all such covenants, representations and warranties shall be deemed to have
    been remade as of the effective date of this Amendment.

    4.2 The Seller hereby represents and warrants that (i) this Amendment
    constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Seller,
    enforceable against it in accordance with its terms and (ii) upon the
    effectiveness of this Amendment, no Servicer Default or Potential Servicer
    Default shall exist.

SECTION 5.  Reference to and Effect on the Purchase Agreement.

    5.1 Upon the effectiveness of this Amendment, each reference in the
    Purchase Agreement to "this Agreement", "hereunder", "hereof", "herein",
    or words of like import shall mean and be a reference to the Purchase
    Agreement as amended hereby, and each reference to the Purchase Agreement
    in any other document, instrument or agreement executed and/or delivered
    in connection with the Purchase Agreement shall mean and be a reference to
    the Purchase Agreement as amended hereby.

    5.2 Except as specifically amended above, the Purchase Agreement and all
    other documents, instruments and agreements executed and/or delivered in
    connection therewith shall remain in full force and effect and are hereby
    ratified and confirmed.

    5.3 The execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment shall not
    operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of PREFCO or FNBC,
    whether individually or as Agent, under the Purchase Agreement or any
    other document, instrument or agreement executed in connection therewith,
    nor constitute a waiver of any provision contained therein, except as
    specifically set forth herein.

SECTION 6.  Execution in Counterparts.  This Amendment may be executed in any
number of counterparts and by different parties hereto in separate
counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be deemed to
be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute but one and
the same instrument.

SECTION 7.  Governing Law.  This Amendment shall be governed by and construed
in accordance with the internal laws (and not the law of conflicts) of the
State of Illinois.

SECTION 8.  Headings.  Section headings in this Amendment are included herein
for convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of this
Amendment for any other purpose.

    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be
executed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized as of the date
first above written.


                                         OUTBOARD MARINE RECEIVABLES CORP.

                                         By:    GORDON G. REPP
                                                --------------
                                                Gordon G. Repp
                                         Title: Vice President and Assistant
                                                Secretary

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                                         THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO,
                                         as Agent and as the sole Investor

                                         By:    WANDA M. HARRISON
                                                -----------------
                                                Wanda M. Harrison
                                         Title: Authorized Agent


                                         PREFERRED RECEIVABLES FUNDING
                                         CORPORATION

                                         By:    WANDA M. HARRISON
                                                -----------------
                                                Wanda M. Harrison
                                         Title: Authorized Signor



                               ACKNOWLEDGMENT
                                     of
                        AMENDMENT NO. 1 and WAIVER to
                       RECEIVABLES PURCHASE AGREEMENT

    Outboard Marine Corporation, a Delaware corporation, hereby consents to
the agreements of the Seller, PREFCO and FNBC, individually and as Agent,
contained in, and contemplated by, the foregoing Amendment No.  1 and Waiver
to Receivables Purchase Agreement, including, without limitation, the Seller's
waiver with respect to the Transfer Agreement to which RBG is a party, and
reaffirms all of its obligations under the Performance Guaranty executed by it
in connection with the Transfer Agreements, which Performance Guaranty shall
remain in full force and effect, before and after giving effect to the
amendments and waivers described hereinabove, and such Performance Guaranty is
hereby ratified and confirmed.


                                         OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION

                                         By:    HOWARD MALOVANY
                                                ---------------
                                                Howard Malovany
                                         Title: Vice President and Secretary

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                                  Exhibit A
                                     to
                        Amendment No. 1 and Waiver to
                       Receivables Purchase Agreement

                                Form of Waiver

                                    [Date]

Recreational Boat Group Limited Partnership
100 Sea-Horse Drive
Waukegan, Illinois  60085-2195
Attention:  Treasurer

                   Re:     Receivables Purchase Agreement

Gentlemen:

    Reference is hereby made to that certain Receivables Purchase Agreement
(the "Transfer Agreement") dated as of December 22, 1995 between Recreational
Boat Group Limited Partnership, as Originator, and Outboard Marine Receivables
Corp., as Buyer.  Capitalized terms used in this letter agreement which are
not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given to such terms in
the Transfer Agreement.

    The Buyer hereby waives the Originator's failure to comply with clause
(iv) of Section 2.1(i) of the Transfer Agreement at all times prior to the
date hereof.

    Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, this letter agreement shall
not operate as a waiver of any right, power, or remedy of the undersigned
under the Transfer Agreement or any of the other Transaction Documents; and
the Transfer Agreement and other Transaction Documents executed and/or
delivered in connection therewith shall remain in full force and effect.

    This letter agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts by the
parties hereto and all of said counterparts taken together shall be deemed to
constitute one and the same instrument.  This letter agreement shall be
governed and construed in accordance with the internal laws (and not the law
of conflicts) of the State of Illinois.

                                         Very truly yours,

                                         OUTBOARD MARINE RECEIVABLES CORP.


                                         By:
                                                --------------

                                         Title:


                                         Acknowledged and accepted
                                         this ___th day of __________, ____

                                         RECREATIONAL BOAT GROUP LIMITED
                                         PARTNERSHIP

                                         By: OMC RECREATIONAL BOAT
                                             GROUP, INC.,
                                             its sole general partner


                                         By:
                                                --------------

                                         Title:

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                         AMENDMENT NO. 2 and WAIVER
                          Dated as of July 19, 1996
                                     to
                       RECEIVABLES PURCHASE AGREEMENT
                        Dated as of December 22, 1995


    THIS AMENDMENT NO.  2 and WAIVER (this "Amendment") dated as of July 19,
1996 is entered into among Outboard Marine Receivables Corp., a Delaware
corporation (the "Seller"), Preferred Receivables Funding Corporation
("PREFCO"), as the sole Purchaser, and The First National Bank of Chicago
("FNBC"), both in its individual capacity as the sole Investor and as Agent.

    PRELIMINARY STATEMENT.  The Seller, PREFCO and FNBC, both in its
individual capacity as the sole Investor and as Agent, have entered into a
Receivables Purchase Agreement dated as of December 22, 1995, as amended by
Amendment No.  1 and Waiver dated as of March 31, 1996 (the "Purchase
Agreement", capitalized terms defined in the Purchase Agreement being used
herein as defined in the Purchase Agreement unless otherwise defined herein).
The Seller has requested that PREFCO and FNBC, individually and as Agent,
amend the Purchase Agreement and waive certain Servicer Defaults, in each case
as hereinafter set forth.  PREFCO and FNBC, individually and as Agent, have
agreed, on the terms and conditions stated below, to grant the request of the
Seller.

SECTION 1.  Amendment to the Purchase Agreement.  The Purchase Agreement is,
effective the date hereof and subject to the satisfaction of the conditions
precedent set forth in Section 3 hereof, amended as follows:

    1.1.  Section 1.10(b) of the Purchase Agreement is hereby amended to
    delete the phrase "2.50 to 1.00 as of the last day of each calendar
    quarter," where it appears in clause (ii) thereof and to substitute the
    following therefor:

    "the ratio set forth below at the end of the calendar quarter ending on
    the corresponding date set forth below:

                  Period Ending           Minimum Ration

                  June 30, 1996            1.50 to 1.00
                  September 30, 1996       1.50 to 1.00
                  December 31, 1996        1.50 to 1.00
                  March 31, 1997           1.75 to 1.00
                  June 30, 1997 and each   2.25 to 1.00
                   calendar quarter ended
                   thereafter"

    1.2.  Section 1.10(b) of the Purchase Agreement is hereby further amended
    to delete the term "Floor Plan Receivable" where it appears therein and to
    substitute the defined term "Floor Plan Financed Receivable" therefor.

    1.3.  Section 1.10 of the Purchase Agreement is hereby further amended to
    insert the following as clause (c) thereunder, immediately following
    clause (b) thereof:

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<PAGE>            24

    "(c) If at any time the Revolver Available Amount shall be less than the
    Outstanding Balance of Floor Plan Financed Receivables on any date, then
    Floor Plan Financed Receivables in an amount equal to the amount by which
    the Outstanding Balance of Floor Plan Financed Receivables exceeds the
    Revolver Available Amount shall be deemed not to constitute Eligible
    Receivables for purposes of this Agreement and the Receivable Interests
    shall be recomputed.  If the aggregate Receivable Interests of the
    Purchasers, after giving effect to such recomputation, shall exceed 100%,
    all Purchases and Reinvestments shall cease and a Liquidation Day shall be
    deemed to have occurred.  Thereafter, until such time as the aggregate
    Receivable Interests of the Purchasers shall be less than or equal to
    100%, the settlement procedures set forth in Section 1.7 shall apply."

    1.4.  Exhibit I to the Purchase Agreement is hereby amended to delete the
    term "Floor Plan Receivable" where it appears in clause (xx) of the
    definition of "Eligible Receivable" and to substitute the defined term
    "Floor Plan Financed Receivable" therefor.

    1.5.  Exhibit I to the Purchase Agreement is hereby further amended to
    delete the date "December 20, 1996" where it appears in the definition of
    "Facility Termination Date" contained therein, and to substitute the date
    "June 30, 1997" therefor.

    1.6.  Exhibit I to the Purchase Agreement is hereby further amended to
    insert the following definitions in appropriate alphabetical order
    therein:

    "OMC Credit Agreement" means that certain Second Amended and Restated
    Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of March 29, 1996 among OMC, certain
    financial institutions party thereto as "Banks", First Chicago, as agent
    for the Banks and Bank of America Illinois, as co-agent for the Banks, as
    the same may be amended, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from
    time to time."

    "Revolver Available Amount" means, on any date, the maximum amount
    available for borrowing by OMC under the OMC Credit Agreement."

SECTION 2.  Waiver.  Each of PREFCO and FNBC, individually and as Agent,
effective the date hereof and subject to the satisfaction of the conditions
precedent set forth in Section 3 hereof, hereby waives the Seller's failure to
comply with clause (ii) of Section 1.10(b) as of last day of the calendar
quarter ended June 30, 1996.

SECTION 3.  Conditions Precedent.  This Amendment shall become effective and
be deemed effective as of the date hereof upon receipt by the Agent of
counterparts of this Amendment executed by the Seller, PREFCO and FNBC,
individually and as the Agent.

SECTION 4.  Covenants, Representations and Warranties of the Seller.

    4.1 Upon the effectiveness of this Amendment, the Seller hereby reaffirms
    all covenants, representations and warranties made in the Purchase
    Agreement to the extent the same are not amended hereby and agrees that
    all such covenants, representations and warranties shall be deemed to have
    been remade as of the effective date of this Amendment.

    4.2 The Seller hereby represents and warrants that (i) this Amendment
    constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Seller,
    enforceable against it in accordance with its terms and (ii) upon the
    effectiveness of this Amendment, no Servicer Default or Potential Servicer
    Default shall exist.

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SECTION 5.  Reference to and Effect on the Purchase Agreement.

    5.1 Upon the effectiveness of this Amendment, each reference in the
    Purchase Agreement to "this Agreement", "hereunder", "hereof", "herein",
    or words of like import shall mean and be a reference to the Purchase
    Agreement as amended hereby, and each reference to the Purchase Agreement
    in any other document, instrument or agreement executed and/or delivered
    in connection with the Purchase Agreement shall mean and be a reference to
    the Purchase Agreement as amended hereby.

    5.2 Except as specifically amended above, the Purchase Agreement and all
    other documents, instruments and agreements executed and/or delivered in
    connection therewith shall remain in full force and effect and are hereby
    ratified and confirmed.

    5.3 The execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment shall not
    operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of PREFCO or FNBC,
    whether individually or as Agent, under the Purchase Agreement or any
    other document, instrument or agreement executed in connection therewith,
    nor constitute a waiver of any provision contained therein, except as
    specifically set forth herein.

SECTION 6.  Execution in Counterparts.  This Amendment may be executed in any
number of counterparts and by different parties hereto in separate
counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be deemed to
be an original and all of which taken together shall constitute but one and
the same instrument.

SECTION 7.  Governing Law.  This Amendment shall be governed by and construed
in accordance with the internal laws (and not the law of conflicts) of the
State of Illinois.

SECTION 8.  Headings.  Section headings in this Amendment are included herein
for convenience of reference only and shall not constitute a part of this
Amendment for any other purpose.

    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be
executed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized as of the date
first above written.

                                         OUTBOARD MARINE RECEIVABLES CORP.

                                         By:    CHRISTOPHER R. SACHS
                                                --------------------
                                                Christopher R. Sachs
                                         Title: Vice President


                                         THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO,
                                         as Agent and as the sole Investor

                                         By:    WANDA M. HARRISON
                                                -----------------
                                                Wanda M. Harrison
                                         Title: Vice President


                                         PREFERRED RECEIVABLES FUNDING
                                         CORPORATION

                                         By:    WANDA M. HARRISON
                                                -----------------
                                                Wanda M. Harrison
                                         Title: Authorized Signatory

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                                                                     EXHIBIT 11
                 OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
                       Computation of Per Share Earnings

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 Three Months Ended            Nine Months Ended
                                                       June 30                       June 30
(In millions except amounts per share)           1996          1995            1996          1995
- --------------------------------------           ----          ----            ----          ----
<S>                                           <C>           <C>             <C>           <C>
Primary Earnings Per Share:
  Net Earnings (Loss)                         $  (3.6)      $  28.0         $ (14.9)      $  42.9
                                              ======================        ======================

  Weighted Average Number of Shares              20.1          20.0            20.1          20.0
  Common Stock Equivalents (Stock Options)          *            .1               *            .1
                                              ----------------------        ----------------------
  Average Shares Outstanding                     20.1          20.1            20.1          20.1
                                              ======================        ======================
  Primary Earnings (Loss) Per Share           $  (.18)       $ 1.39         $  (.74)       $ 2.13
                                              ======================        ======================

Fully Diluted Earnings Per Share:
  Net Earnings (Loss)                         $  (3.6)      $  28.0         $ (14.9)      $  42.9
  Add: After-Tax Interest and Related
    Expense Amortization on 7%
    Convertible Subordinated Debentures            .8            .8             2.5           2.5
                                              ----------------------        ----------------------
  Net Earnings (Loss) Adjusted                $  (2.8)      $  28.8         $ (12.4)      $  45.4
                                              ======================        ======================

  Weighted Average Number of Shares              20.1          20.0            20.1          20.0
  Common Stock Equivalents (Stock Options)         .1            .1              .1            .1
  Weighted Average Common Shares Assuming
    Conversion of 7% Convertible
    Subordinated Debentures                       3.4           3.4             3.4           3.4
                                              ----------------------        ----------------------
  Average Shares Outstanding                     23.6          23.5            23.6          23.5
                                              ======================        ======================
  Fully Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share     $    **       $  1.22         $    **       $  1.93
                                              ======================        ======================

</TABLE>
 *   The computation of primary earnings per share of common stock is computed
     without common stock equivalents because inclusion of common stock
     equivalents is antidilutive.

 **  The computation of fully diluted earnings per share of common stock is
     antidilutive; therefore, the amount reported for primary and fully diluted
     earnings per share is the same.

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                                                             EXHIBIT 19


To Our Shareholders:

Our performance in the third quarter of fiscal 1996 was very disappointing.
We reported a net loss of $3.6 million, or 18 cents per share (primary and
diluted), on sales of $291 million for the quarter.  That compared to net
earnings of $28 million, or $1.39 per share ($1.22, fully diluted) on sales of
$329.6 million for the same period last year.

The sales decline and corresponding earnings decline were the result of
several factors.  First, contrary to our expectations coming into the 1996
model year, retail sales slowed significantly during the winter and spring.
This left our dealers with higher inventories than anticipated, since they had
purchased heavily from July to September last year in anticipation of
continued retail strength.  With little room in dealers' showrooms for
additional product, we reduced production in order to better balance our
shipments and inventories in the field.  The lower volumes through our plants
resulted in manufacturing inefficiencies that negatively impacted our
performance.

Second, we were unable to reduce our costs fast enough in the short-term to
offset the reduced volumes.  And, facing very competitive pricing programs in
the market place, we were unable to realize adequate margins.

Our nine month performance showed the same trends.  We recorded a net loss of
$14.9 million on sales of $808.6 million for the first nine months of the
fiscal year, as compared to net income of $42.9 million on sales of $891
million for the same period last year.  Both the quarter and the nine months
were negatively impacted by charges of $11.9 million for our international
restructuring program, which began last year, and which we expect will achieve
annual savings of approximately the same amount beginning in fiscal 1997.

Operating earnings for the quarter were $8.1 million before the charges,
compared to $31.3 million for the same period last year.  For the nine months
ended June 30, operating earnings were $8.6 million before the international
charges, compared to $57.3 million for the prior year's nine months.  We
incurred a pre-tax loss for the quarter of $5.4 million, versus pre-tax
earnings of $31.8 million for the same quarter last year.  For the nine
months, we had a loss before tax of $13.9 million, compared to earnings before
tax of $49.8 million for the first nine months of fiscal 1995.

This performance is obviously not acceptable to me or anyone associated with
OMC.  But improving our performance requires understanding the fundamental
reasons it occurred, then focusing our efforts on the changes that must take
place.

Last year was a strong growth year for the industry, and our sales and
earnings showed improvement that was encouraging.  It is now clear that those
results also masked fundamental issues that OMC faces in improving its
financial performance:  costs that are too high and insufficiently variable;
and an inability to maximize profit margins throughout the business cycle.  As
a result, we must reengineer our businesses to reduce our costs and make them
as variable as possible.  We have begun that process, and it will involve
every aspect of our company.  Simultaneously, we are addressing the complexity
of marine industry market pricing and its impact on our margins.  Going
forward, all of our short- and long-term business plans will be keyed on
maximizing profitability throughout the business cycle.


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There is some good news to share, however.  Last month Clark Vitulli joined us
as senior vice president and president of the OMC Boat Group, a new business
unit comprised of our recreational, fishing and aluminum boat businesses.
Clark has a wealth of experience in the automotive and related industries,
particularly in product development and brand building, dealer relations, and
improving profitability.  This week, Clark strengthened his team with Peter
VanLancker, Boston Whaler's award-winning chief of design for the past 7
years, who will become vice president of product design and engineering for
all OMC boats.

Also, Carlisle (Cardy) Davis has accepted the position of senior vice
president of operations for our Marine Power Products Group.  He will be
responsible for manufacturing, research and engineering for MPPG on a global
basis, as well as quality, logistics, and procurement for all of OMC.  Since
joining us last year as vice president of quality assurance, Cardy has been
instrumental in the development and implementation of our People Driven
Quality (pdq) program, OMC's quality management system.

Finally, our new FICHT Fuel Injection technology is ready, and it's exciting.
Boating editors from around the world recently previewed the new
150-horsepower V-6 outboard, featuring FFI, at our test facility in Stuart,
Florida.  Early indications are that the editors were very impressed, and we
expect to see positive publicity on the new engine and the technology during
the next several months.

In summary, we know we face enormous challenges, and we are already taking
steps to meet those challenges.  I expect the initiatives we will undertake in
the coming weeks and months will provide the basis for a fundamental
improvement in our performance in fiscal 1997.  Our goal is a company that
each employee is proud to work for, and each shareholder is proud to own.


                                                HARRY W. BOWMAN
                                                ---------------
                                                Harry W. Bowman
                                                Chairman, President and
                                                Chief Executive Officer

                                                July 18, 1996

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                          OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION
                      Statements of Consolidated Earnings
                                  (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     Three Months Ended           Nine Months Ended
                                                           June 30                     June 30
(In millions except amounts per share)                1996         1995           1996         1995
- --------------------------------------                ----         ----           ----         ----
<S>                                                <C>          <C>            <C>          <C>
Net Sales                                          $ 291.0      $ 329.6        $ 808.6      $ 891.0

Cost of Goods Sold                                   243.3        246.5          660.2        670.9
                                                   ---------------------       ---------------------

Gross Earnings                                        47.7         83.1          148.4        220.1

Selling, General & Administrative Expenses            51.5         51.8          151.7        162.8
                                                   ---------------------       ---------------------

Earnings (Loss) from Operations                       (3.8)        31.3           (3.3)        57.3

Non-Operating Expense (Income)
     Interest                                          4.8          6.8           14.3         17.2
     Other, Net                                       (3.2)        (7.3)          (3.7)        (9.7)
                                                   ---------------------       ---------------------
                                                       1.6          (.5)          10.6          7.5
                                                   ---------------------       ---------------------
Earnings (Loss) Before Provision for Income Taxes     (5.4)        31.8          (13.9)        49.8

Provision for Income Taxes                            (1.8)         3.8            1.0          6.9
                                                   ---------------------       ---------------------

Net Earnings (Loss)                                $  (3.6)     $  28.0        $ (14.9)     $  42.9
                                                   =====================       =====================

Net Earnings (Loss) Per Share of Common Stock

      Primary                                      $  (.18)     $  1.39        $  (.74)     $  2.13
                                                   =====================       =====================

      Fully Diluted                                $  (.18)     $  1.22        $  (.74)     $  1.93
                                                   =====================       =====================

Dividends Paid Per Share                           $   .10      $   .10        $   .30      $   .30
                                                   =====================       =====================

Average Shares of Common Stock and Common
Stock Equivalents Outstanding:                        20.1         20.1           20.1         20.1

</TABLE>

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                          OUTBOARD MARINE CORPORATION
            Condensed Statements of Consolidated Financial Position
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        (Unaudited)
                                    -------------------
                                    June 30     June 30       Sept. 30
(In Millions)                        1996        1995           1995
- -------------                        ----        ----           ----
<S>                               <C>         <C>            <C>
Assets
- ------
Current Assets
  Cash & Cash Equivalents         $  44.8     $  48.9        $  58.3
  Receivables                       159.8       181.9          200.9
  Inventories
    Finished Products                87.0        98.7           69.9
    Raw Material, Work In
     Process & Service Parts        111.2       136.7          124.2
                                  ---------------------      ---------
       Total Inventories            198.2       235.4          194.1
Other Current Assets                 51.0        38.2           48.9
                                  ---------------------      ---------
Total Current Assets                453.8       504.4          502.2

Product Tooling, Net                 54.5        53.2           52.0
Intangibles                          39.0        31.3           40.6
Other Assets                         94.8        97.0           87.9
Plant & Equipment                   566.0       558.7          558.9
Accumulated Depreciation           (344.8)     (332.7)        (334.6)
                                  ---------------------      ---------
  Plant & Equipment, Net            221.2       226.0          224.3
                                  ---------------------      ---------
Total Assets                      $ 863.3     $ 911.9        $ 907.0
                                  =====================      =========

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Liabilities and Shareholders' Investment
- ----------------------------------------
Current Liabilities
  Notes Payable                   $     -     $  75.0        $     -
  Accounts Payable                   64.2        77.5           99.6
  Accrued and Other                 158.1       134.9          149.2
                                  ---------------------      ---------
Total Current Liabilities           222.3       287.4          248.8

Long-Term Debt                      177.5       177.3          177.4
Postretirement Benefits Other
 Than Pensions                      101.2       100.8          102.6
Other Non-Current Liabilities       127.5        97.4          122.4

Shareholders' Investment
  Common Stock & Capital Surplus    114.2       111.3          111.6
  Retained Earnings                 128.8       143.2          149.7
  Cumulative Translation
   Adjustments                       (8.2)       (5.5)          (5.5)
                                  ---------------------      ---------
Total Shareholders' Investment      234.8       249.0          255.8
                                  ---------------------      ---------
Total Liabilities and
  Shareholders' Investment        $ 863.3     $ 911.9        $ 907.0
                                  =====================      =========

Shares of Common Stock
  Outstanding                        20.1        20.0           20.0

</TABLE>

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