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). |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 2009 |
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. |
| 2010 |
Pro-Line introduces the all new 35 Super Sport. The first stepped bottom center console performance boat ever offered by Pro-Line.
John E. Walker is appointed president of American Marine Holdings which consists of Pro-Line Boats and Donzi Marine. |
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| Pro-Line 2011. The Legacy Continues. |
