First timer, Looking at a 1995 Invader 180 Bow Rider, anyone ever heard of it?

[mike5.9]

Hello everyone,<br />I'm looking for my first boat and have found a 1995 Invader 180 Bow Rider. The salesman said it is made in indiana.<br /><br />130 hp Volvo I/O<br /><br />It is in good shape other than cosmetics, which I am rather looking forward to working on.<br /><br />Has anyone heard of this thing? It looks just like a nice Bayliner, but should I be concerned that it is not as well known? I couldn't even find one on ebay.<br /><br />Also, any input on the Volvo? I am used to fixing nearly all mechanical problems with my autos myself. Can I expect this trend to continue to the boat?<br /><br />Hoping to join the ranks as a boat owner soon,<br /><br />Mike

 

[Mikedg]

Re: First timer, Looking at a 1995 Invader 180 Bow Rider, anyone ever heard of i

Re: First timer, Looking at a 1995 Invader 180 Bow Rider, anyone ever heard of i

Mike:<br /><br />Invader Boats are built in Canada (Manitoba) so they are not as well known in the US. Here's a link to their site, where they also have a link for information on boats built before 1996.<br /><br />www.invaderboats.com

 

[Brew]

Re: First timer, Looking at a 1995 Invader 180 Bow Rider, anyone ever heard of i

Re: First timer, Looking at a 1995 Invader 180 Bow Rider, anyone ever heard of i

Mike,<br /><br />I bought a 1985 Invader boat 5 years ago and it has been great. No problems at all. Has been a wonderful all purpose family boat.<br /><br />Don't know if mine was built by the American firm that went out of business or the Canadian firm.<br /><br />Can't really give you any advice on the Volvo motor. Mine is an Evinrude outboard. I don't know the first thing about inboards. Maybe post that as a separate question on the "inboard" forum.<br /><br />Good luck.<br /><br />Brew