AD Boats History
AD Boats was founded in 2002. Extensive experience in the automotive industry created a basis for the development of an innovative concept signed by the prestigious Slovenian design studio “J&J Design”.
Since January 2003, AD Boats Ltd. has increased production of the Salona 45 and introduced two new boats: the Salona 40 in 2003 and the Salona 37 in 2005.
AD Boats currently produces the Salona line of sailboats and the Maestral line of inflatable boats. The company has set up a strong dealer network worldwide. 80% of the company’s annual production is being exported.
A category certificate (unlimited Ocean voyages) is issued by Germanischer Lloyd. J&J’s designs are modern fast cruisers with enough performance to make them successful race boats. The result is pure joy of sailing either in cruising or racing mode. Safety, seaworthiness, durability, speed and comfort are the main characteristics of the Salona sailboat line.
J&J’s designs are based on over 22 years of hands-on experience and have developed over 175 plans for sail and power boats. From these, over 40,000 power boats and sailing yachts have been built by leading manufacturers in 17 European countries.
J&J designed yachts have been awarded “Boat of the Year” fourteen times in Germany, France and USA.
