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| Key Events Along the
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| 1968
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Dan
Atwood and his father Ray incorporate as Pro-Line
Boats and sign Crystal Outboard Motors as its first
dealer. Local charter guide, Capt. Sam Pecorino
buys Pro-Line’s first boat (24-foot Dual
Console).
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1970
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Pro-Line moves to current corporate
facility, with major expansions occurring in 1971,
1974 and 1987.
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1972
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| Pro-Line
makes its first trade show appearance at the International
Marine Trades Exhibit & Conference in Chicago. |
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1973
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| Pro-Line
introduces its first cuddy cabin model (24-foot). |
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1979
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| Pro-Line
develops its first deep-V model (23-foot Center Console
and a cabin version). |
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1981
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| Pro-Line
introduces its walkaround cabin series and sells
an unprecedented 36 units at New York Boat Show.
We also expanded into big-boat market with models
up to 30 feet. |
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1986
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| Dan
Atwood welcomes New York investment group headed
by Lewis Ranieri, Lee Kimmell and Ken Wilson as partners. |
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1991
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John
E. Walker joins Pro-Line launching a new era of production
and design.
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1992
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owners of Pro-Line form American Marine Holdings
and Pro-Line comes into the corporate family. |
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1994
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| Pro-Line
develops Fiberglass Integrated Structural Technology
(FIST), which replaces wood with composite coring
and delivers lighter boats with lower maintenance
requirements. |
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1995
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| Lee
Kimmell becomes CEO of AMH and invigorates Pro-Line
with his business expertise. |
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1997
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| Pro-Line
trades a new boat for Capt. Sam Pecorino’s
original 24-foot Dual Console. Still functional,
the boat is kept as a museum piece and used in promotional
events. |
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1999
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| Pro-Line
sells 144 Center Consoles (24-footers) to the Mexican
government for law enforcement. (Our largest government
contract). Dan Abshire wins Southern Kingfish Association
National Championship title in a 30-foot Pro-Line
Center Console. |
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2001
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| Capt.
Chris Chase wins Southern Kingfish Association Angler
of the Year title in a 34-foot Pro-Line Center Console. |
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2006
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| Capt.
Steve Quinlan of Team Strike Zone wins his 2nd consecutive
Shark Hunters tournament title in a 29-foot Pro-Line
Center Console that he won for his 2005 victory. |
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2007
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| John
E. Walker becomes General Manager of Pro-Line and
brings more than 25 years of industry expertise into
full focus. |
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2009
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| Pro-Line
comes under new ownership and management. John E.
Walker becomes Chief Operating Officer of American
Marine Holdings which consists of Pro-Line Boats
and Donzi
Marine. |
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| Success
in any industry requires a competitive position.
To be competitive, you must have a great product
with an attractive blend of quality, dependability
and value. Pro-Line has elevated this formula to
an art.
Our approach to boat building is like a fresh
breeze of ingenuity blowing across the sea of sameness.
Ours is a broad appeal that transcends demographic
boundaries and unites all boaters with a common
thread – superior performance wrapped in
aesthetic elegance.
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| While others play
it safe in the valleys of complacency, we’re
constantly challenging the next summit of innovation.
We know today’s discriminating consumer expects
innovation, so we invest significant time and effort
into delivering just that. |
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Throughout
our 40-year history of leadership in the boating
industry, Pro-Line has excelled at bridging the
gap between what’s expected
and what you deserve. We believe you deserve consideration
just as much as a great product.
You should be able to buy a boat with the assurance
that it will meet and exceed your expectations
because someone took the time to consider, address
and accommodate your needs. Pro-Line makes that
a reality for you because we’re boaters,
too.
We’ve thought about how it feels to challenge
big seas en route to your angling target. We’ve
considered how important a space-efficient deck
layout is to coastal anglers. And we’ve respected
the fact that even the most serious fishing vessel
often hosts family and friends who just want to
enjoy a safe, comfortable ride with the kids.
When you step into a Pro-Line, you quickly realize
that every element of the boat exists because of
a conscious decision to make something as good
as it can possibly be. That instills confidence
and peace of mind. So once you ‘Go Pro,’ you’ll
never go anywhere else.
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