Smith started his marine industry career in 1971, building and assembling his first Baja boat in an abandoned roller skating rink in his Bucyrus, Ohio hometown. “It was an exciting and rewarding journey, taking Baja from a small regional boat company to a nationally recognized brand,” said Smith.

Is Baja still in business?

Baja is still alive and building boats but where does the fabled brand go from here? Without getting too deep into the history books, the company started in Bucyrus Ohio in 1970 and effectively became a boat company in 1971 but was initially a fiberglass fabrication shop.

Who builds Donzi?

Miami, Florida, U.S. Donald Joel Aronow (March 3, 1927 – February 3, 1987) was an American designer, builder and racer of the famous Magnum Marine, Cary, Cigarette, Donzi, and Formula speedboats. He built speedboats for the Shah of Iran, Charles Keating, Robert Vesco, Malcolm Forbes, and George H. W.

What is the biggest Baja boat?

The Outlaw 40
The Outlaw 40 is the biggest and most exciting boat in the Baja lineup. With control over the design and customization of your vessel you’re able to create that one of a kind masterpiece you’ve always dreamed of.

Are Fountain boats still being made?

Currently the company is getting back on track by cranking out 34′ and 38′ Fountain center consoles at the rate of one each per week. There are other boats including Donzi Classics and Baja Outlaws being built, but the focus right now is on Fountain center consoles. They’re in demand for their versatility.

What happened to Baja’s Jones Street plant?

In the meantime, the Jones Street plant was shut down and Baja executives decided to move quicker to build the new plant on Issac Beal Road. The building suffered another major fire on Nov. 29, 1977. This fire hit a building just 20 feet south of the site of the first fire. Both fires were eventually ruled to be of suspicious origin.

What happened to Baja Auto Group?

Baja announced Jan. 29 it would reopen on Feb. 7, and filed for bankruptcy protection on Feb. 3, filing a reorganization proceeding under Chapter 11 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Canton. Things gradually began to return to normal, and Baja employees were offered insurance in March.

What is the history of Baja Boats?

That company, Baja Boats, was originally located at 543 Jones St., which had been a roller skating rink. The company had many ups, and downs, in its turbulent 37-year history in Bucyrus. Aeroglastics was incorporated on Feb. 5, 1970, by Neil E. Baker, Charles F. Coulter and John D. Sears.

Why buy a Baja 24 outlaw?

With the 24 Outlaw’s bold look and MerCruiser power, you’ll definitely lead the pack. Backed by Baja’s forward-thinking design and optimum precision, you’ll be in control. A fierce performer, Baja boats are legendary. A passionate beginning back in 1971 has grown to an extremely passionate group of followers today.