Record #:

43790

Author(s):

Jackson, Holly

Abstract:

A native of Tarboro, Reggie Fountain's interest in boats began when he was eight years old. Fountain entered professional boat racing in the 1970s. His company , Fountain Powerboats built more than 10,000 boats and generated $1 billion in sales. In 2010, the company was sold to Iconic Marine Group.

Source:

Washington the Magazine (NoCar F264.W3 W37), Vol. 12 Issue 3, May-June 2023, p14-20, il, por

Subject(s):

Fountain Powerboats; Fountain, Reggie; Boatbuilding--powerboats; Boating industry--Chocowinity; Boating industry--North Carolina, Eastern