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HISTORY TIMELINE
Key Events Along the Way Dan Atwood
 
1968
 
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).
 
 
Aerial View of Factory
1970

Pro-Line moves to current corporate facility, with major expansions occurring in 1971, 1974 and 1987.




1972
Pro-Line makes its first trade show appearance at the International Marine Trades Exhibit & Conference in Chicago.
 
1973
Pro-Line introduces its first cuddy cabin model (24-foot).
 
1979
Pro-Line develops its first deep-V model (23-foot Center Console and a cabin version).

1981
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.

1986
Dan Atwood welcomes New York investment group headed by Lewis Ranieri, Lee Kimmell and Ken Wilson as partners.

Johnny Walker
1991
 
John E. Walker joins Pro-Line launching a new era of production and design.





1992
The owners of Pro-Line form American Marine Holdings and Pro-Line comes into the corporate family.

1994
Pro-Line develops Fiberglass Integrated Structural Technology (FIST), which replaces wood with composite coring and delivers lighter boats with lower maintenance requirements.

1995
Lee Kimmell becomes CEO of AMH and invigorates Pro-Line with his business expertise.

1997
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.

1999
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.

2001
Capt. Chris Chase wins Southern Kingfish Association Angler of the Year title in a 34-foot Pro-Line Center Console.
 
2006
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.

2007
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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THE CLEAR DIFFERENCE


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.

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.

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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