 
In 1968, Dan Atwood started a fishing boat company that would grow to become the largest manufacturer of top quality, blue water fishing boats in the United States. His first model, a 24-foot twin console, was designed for professional fishing guides, and since that was his market, Dan decided to name his new company Pro-Line Boats.
There was no escaping the fact that every Pro-Line was built by fishermen for fishermen, and customers and dealers soon began to pay attention to the new company. Dan responded with the addition of the Pro 17 and Pro 20. Pro-Line now had dealers throughout Florida, Georgia and Alabama.
As Pro-Line's reputation grew, so did the need for bigger facilities. With foresight, Dan found a location that offered him plenty of room for growth and relocated his crew to what is still their home today, Homosassa, Florida.
In 1986, Lee Kimmell, Lewis Ranieri and Ken Wilson, successful Wall Street investors of Salomon Brothers fame, offered Dan an infusion of working capital; and a new company, American Marine Holdings was formed. Lewis had long been going to the area to pursue his love of fishing, and he knew a winner when he fished one.
By 1989 fishermen around the world had come to know Pro-Line. Models now ranged from 16 to 28 feet. Orders rushed in and dealers jumped at the chance to offer this hot product.
Today Pro-Line has grown to offer top-quality performance fishing boats in center consoles, walkarounds, expresses, sportfish boats and bay boats.
Chairman and CEO Lee Kimmell, President Mike Collins and Vice Chairman Dan Atwood, owe their success to the simple, but important philosophy of always building the highest quality fishing boats on the water and never wavering from their commitment to total customer satisfaction.
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