Just purchased 1974 boat made by Invader..where can I get info on this boat comp

[Old and Rusty]

Just bought a 1974 Intruder 16' fiberglass tri hull made by Invader.I'm not familiar with this name.Where can I find some info about this company and are they still in business?

 

[Specks n Reds]

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[roscoe]

Re: Just purchased 1974 boat made by Invader..where can I get info on this boat

Re: Just purchased 1974 boat made by Invader..where can I get info on this boat

Does your boat have a Hull ID number? <br />If so, what are the first 3 letters?<br />I have found 8 different boat manufacturers registered with the USCoastGuard.<br /><br />According to USCG site, Invader MARINE OF gIDDINGS tx,is out of business<br />Their Hull ID code was MWK, then changed to ILP.<br />They were actually bought out by MOHAMMED AL SHAALI from the UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, Now in business as XVA, in Vero Beach Florida.<br /><br />QIB is out of business<br />NVD is out of business<br />NJT is out of business<br /><br />KBT IN business, located in Phoenix, started business in 1973, phone: 602 244-1450. Actual name of company, Kachina Boats.<br /><br />GWI, Keys Boats Inc, Ft Lauderdale FL, Still in business, Previously known as G W Invader, of Indiana.<br /><br />So do any of these codes match yours?

 

[Mikedg]

Re: Just purchased 1974 boat made by Invader..where can I get info on this boat

Re: Just purchased 1974 boat made by Invader..where can I get info on this boat

Here is part of the story from Invader Boats in Canada www.invaderboats.com<br /><br />Pre-1996 Invader Boats<br /><br />The Invader boat you have or are inquiring about may not have been built by our company. <br /><br />Invader boats built by Odyssea Leisure Products, Inc. are manufactured in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada and are not sold in the United States. Boats manufactured by us can be identified by the prefix on the serial number. Our serial numbers start with either ZKC or QOD. <br /><br />There was an American company building boats branded Invader in Giddings Texas but they went out of business in the early 90’s. We were never associated with them therefore we have no records, parts, manuals or information on boats manufactured by them. We are not aware of any other company in the United States that has parts or accessories for these boats. <br /><br />Sorry we couldn’t help but please continue to enjoy our website.<br /><br />Thank you,

 

[Old and Rusty]

Re: Just purchased 1974 boat made by Invader..where can I get info on this boat

Re: Just purchased 1974 boat made by Invader..where can I get info on this boat

Roscoe,<br /> Yes ...the first three letters are XVA.So I guess according to this info that my boat came from Florida? Built by the Arab's? You say they are still in business?<br />Thanks for info.