NEW ENTITY PILOT BOATS FEATURE MARK ELLIS DESIGNS

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Tom Johnson, owner of RothBiltBoats has announced that his new company, Pilot Boats, LLC  has purchased the assets of Holby Marine, formally headquartered in Bristol, RI.  The Holby Marine molds and tooling have been transported to Maine where production will begin soon.  Tom is also pleased to announce a concurrent production agreement with Front Street Shipyard (FSS).  FSS (www.frontstreetshipyard.com) will be the builders of the full line of Pilot Boats for the newly created entity, Pilot Boats, LLC.  The boats will be manufactured in Belfast, Maine at the main FSS facility.

The Pilot Boat product line includes three sizes, Pilot 18, Pilot 20 and the Pilot 24, these three sizes will continue to be produced.  The Pilot 18 and 20 are now available in a center console configuration.  The Pilot 20 and 24 can be purchased as a cuddy cabin layout.  The Pilot 20 and 24 have the pedigree of a Mark Ellis design (www.markellisdesign.ca) and Mark will continue in an advisory capacity for Pilot Boats.    Canadian Mark Ellis is a renowned yacht designer of both production and custom boats. Pilot Boats will begin production this winter for fall delivery, 2013.

To learn more visit: www.frontstreetshipyard.com
www.markellisdesign.com

 

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