Baja Marine Acquires the Assets of Donzi, Fountain and Pro-Line
Leading performance boat builder Baja Marine, Inc. announced it has acquired the assets of boat companies Donzi Marine, Fountain Powerboats and Pro-Line Boats from American Marine Holdings, Inc. All four brands – Baja, Donzi, Fountain and Pro-Line – will operate as independent entities. They will be headquartered at the Baja Marine facility on Whichards Beach Road in Washington, North Carolina.
The acquisition was prompted by ongoing demand by customers and marine dealers for new boats from Donzi, Fountain and Pro-Line since American Marine Holdings suspended production of these brands in 2011, according to Baja Marine CEO Johnny Walker. “We’ve been getting calls on a daily basis,” he said.
The Baja Marine plant currently is building Bajas from 23 to 35 feet in four model lines: Outlaw, Performance, Islander and the new GT Series. Walker announced that plans were being formulated to re-launch the other three brands during calendar year 2013. “We are excited to get these brands back in production. They are the most recognized names in the marine industry,” Walker said. “Our employees are ready to go. We currently are building Baja Boats with a staff of people with over 700 years of performance boat experience and they look forward to the other three brands coming back into production.
“We are eagerly anticipating the world debut of the new Baja 30 Outlaw GT at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show next week. After that, we will start working on designs for updated and upgraded Donzi, Fountain and Pro-Line models for next year,” Walker continued. “It’s great to have all of the brands back together under the same roof.”
Today, Baja builds and services family-friendly performance sportboats and offshore powerboats from 23 to 35 feet. For more information, visit www.bajamarine.com.
