1972 Invader Trihull?

[ClassyGlassy]

Can someone help me identify what model of Invader Trihull boat that I have? Is there someway of looking up the vin/hull number to identify what it is? There really isn't much online for identifying these old Invaders......any help with my restoration project would be much appreciated! I will measure the length and beam tomorrow as well as take a picture of the information plate. Boat is the one in my avatar.......

here is a link:
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll238/paulholcomb/Boat-1.jpg

 

[Bondo]

Re: 1972 Invader Trihull?

Ayuh,.. The hin/ vin will give you the manufactuer,+ the year built...

Exactly what info are you lookin' for,..??

 

[Texasmark]

Re: 1972 Invader Trihull?

Had a lot of them around Dallas in the early '70's at least. A large dealer on I-35 in NW Dallas (actually Lewisville, TX.) stocked them and sold a lot of them. The dealer is still there but may be under a different name. There were 2 at the time. Don't know how many or which one survived.

May do a Google for boat dealers in Lewisville and if you find the right one they may still have manuals, knowledgeable service tech, that can help.

Mark

 

[ClassyGlassy]

Re: 1972 Invader Trihull?

Ayuh,.. The hin/ vin will give you the manufactuer,+ the year built...

Exactly what info are you lookin' for,..??

The Vin plate says....

1972 Invader
Model: SC15
Max HP: 80


What I'm looking for is the dealer pamphlets, photos of what it originally had for interior, and what does the "SC15" stand for?

 

[ClassyGlassy]

Re: 1972 Invader Trihull?

it also says Giddings, TX on the plate

 

[Texasmark]

Re: 1972 Invader Trihull?

it also says Giddings, TX on the plate

I thought I remembered them being built in Texas but I wasn't sure so I didn't mention it.

Mark

 

[tboltmike]

Re: 1972 Invader Trihull?

Had a lot of them around Dallas in the early '70's at least. A large dealer on I-35 in NW Dallas (actually Lewisville, TX.) stocked them and sold a lot of them. The dealer is still there but may be under a different name. There were 2 at the time. Don't know how many or which one survived.

May do a Google for boat dealers in Lewisville and if you find the right one they may still have manuals, knowledgeable service tech, that can help.

Mark

Not intending on hijacking this tread, but wanted to catch Texasmark's attention. My boat was bought in north Texas in '75. Somewhere around Dallas. I think Valentine Marine. Is this a name you have heard of? Thanks, Mike

 

[Texasmark]

Re: 1972 Invader Trihull?

Not intending on hijacking this tread, but wanted to catch Texasmark's attention. My boat was bought in north Texas in '75. Somewhere around Dallas. I think Valentine Marine. Is this a name you have heard of? Thanks, Mike

No. I have been trying to recall the name. I'll play around with some sites and see if I can get you an answer.

Mark

 

[Texasmark]

Re: 1972 Invader Trihull?

You know, this www is one amazing tool. I fooled around with several combinations of words and within 15 minutes I had: "phildillboats.com. That guy (Phil Dill) has been in business since the early '50's and is still there.....says something for his ability to please customers. I know this is the one of the two dealers I mentioned in Lewisville, question is, was he the one who sold Invader? So here we are in a recession and he just opened a new boating facility. Ha!

Give him a try.

Mark

 

[ClassyGlassy]

Re: 1972 Invader Trihull?

Thanks Mark we'll see where it gets me!

 

[Texasmark]

Re: 1972 Invader Trihull?

Thanks Mark we'll see where it gets me!

Good hunting.

Mark

 

[ClassyGlassy]

Re: 1972 Invader Trihull?

Looks like Phil Dill boats is just one more dead end for me and my Invader.....guess it's one more reason I'm building a '73 Glastron GT160 next!!