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| About Us Converta-Boat Celebrating our 35th Anniversary |
The brief history of Converta-Boat.
Started Feb 3, 1975 in his mother Ariel’s garage, Bert Oliver has experienced many changes and growth in this business.
1975-78-Woodstock, On. - 3 locations as the company evolved with a team of 3
1979-86- Norwich, On -2 locations more growth with a team of 8
1987-91- Otterville, On. New shop with a team of 10
1990-92- Married Debbie Miller and opened Converta-Boat U.S.A. Inc in Virginia Beach
1992-95- Portsmouth, Va
1995- Closed Virginia operation and re-established in Langton, On at Jericho
1995- Daughter Sunny Miller joins the company
1997- Daughter Autumn Miller joins the company
2007- Oct 3 Total loss due to fire
2007-08- Temporary location in Tillsonburg, On
2008- April 15 New permanent home at 94 Jackson Side Road RR #2 Courtland
2008- ????? Moving forward !!!!!
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Some special projects done over the years
- Seating and covers for King Seagrave Fire Trucks 1975 – 1984
- Deck Canopies for Pt Dover & Ottawa Tour Boats
- Condominium awning project Virginia Beach, Va
- Distribution of Markilux Fabrics in USA
- Full canvas and upholstery for Global Yachts
o 42 Sailboat
o 47 Trawler “Melba”
o 56 Hatteras Refit
o 66 Motor Sailer
o 60 Boc “Round the World” Challenge sailboat “Imagine”
- Norfolk Virginia ball park decorative sails
- Re-usable packaging – Serta Pak – for auto industry
- Canopy and seating for Steve Smith “Red Green” houseboat
- Custom lobby seating- Sony Music Studios N.Y.
- Custom seating pods – Las Vegas mall
- Refit of canvas and seating 88’ Choy Lee Trawler Ft Lauderdale & Virgina Beach
- Member and Director of Marine Fabricators
- Interior design and fabrication awards 1st and 3rd for custom interior work
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