Wizard (California)
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Wizard Boats, Inc.
Costa Mesa, California
Additional plants located in Dickson, Tennessee and St. Joesph, Michigan. In 1959, Wizard was taken over by Winner Boats, Inc. and the boats marketed as "Wizard-Winner." The firm was originally founded by Curt Herberts, a capable, successful businessman and pioneer in the early years of the fiberglass boat industry.
Thanks goes to the family of Curt Herberts Jr. for providing photos and information from the early years of Wizard Boats.
Model Information
1954 to 1956 Wizard models
1956 to 1959 Wizard models
1949 Info:
Wizard boat the 1949 Sportsman Show, Curt Herberts at right
1953 Info:
Herberts Boats on "Signal Hill" in Long Beach, California
Wizard boat driven by Curt Herberts Jr. in Back Bay, Newport Beach
Wizard boat driven by Curt Herberts Jr. in Back Bay, Newport Beach
Wizard boat at 1953 Sportsman Show, Curt Herberts Jr. and Virginia Herberts pictured
Wizard boat thrown from roof by Curt Herberts Jr. with Curt Herberts Sr. inspecting
Wizard boat at Boat Show, Curt Herberts Jr. on right
1953 Stockholders Report, cover
1953 Stockholders Report, inside
Business cards
1955 Info:
1955 Brochure p1
1955 Brochure p2
1955 Brochure p3
1955 Brochure p4
1955 Brochure p5
1955 Brochure p6
1955 Pricelist
1956 Info:
1956 Advertisement
1956 Wizard Utility test
1960 Info:
1960 Brochure p1
1960 Brochure p2
1960 Brochure p3
1960 Brochure p4
1960 Brochure p5
1960 Brochure p6
1960 Brochure p7
1960 Brochure p8
1960 Brochure p9
1960 Brochure p10
1960 Brochure p11
1960 Brochure p12
1960 Brochure p13
1960 Brochure p14
1960 Brochure p15
1960 Brochure p16
1960 Brochure p17
1960 Brochure p18
1960 Brochure p19
1960 Brochure p20
1960 Wasp Ad Flyer, side 1
1960 Wasp Ad Flyer, side 2
1960 Marlin Imperial Ad Flyer, side 1
1960 Marlin Imperial Ad Flyer, side 2
1960 Wizard Baronet test
1962 Info:
Misc Photo
1962 Bankruptcy Auction Notice of Wizard-Winner
