16ft GW Invader retoration (pics)

[gw1250]

few more

[zx1216]

Damn, lookin good. I had no idea it was in so rough of shape. Oh and BTW, you're going down, haha

[gw1250]

Just got the lower unit back today, it looks great. You will have no chance unless you get something black on the back of that boat. Good luck on Thursday!!

[Reed65]

I really like the restoration pics of your Invader I had a 14ft 4 seater that was a 1968 when I was 21 I had a 115 Merc on it and I was clocked on radar, my bottom carb cut out and I was at 68 mph. I made a platform in the nose and put a 14 gal aluminum fuel cell in the nose as a counter balance weight so it wouldn't skip so much. : ) Great job

[gw1250]

Thanks for the compliments. Wow, that is some good speed for a 115! We'll see how she runs with the tanks in the back for now, I might end up putting a fuel cell up front as well. For the top end run I'm going to take out the other seats and use this little 3 gallon tank that I have. It's going to be interesting to see what she will do with a short shaft and with all that rotten wood gone.

[gw1250]

I got the floor in today and glued down. Next week i'll get it faired in and glass in the knees.

[zx1216]

looking good...

[gw1250]

thanks, dad gave me a hand

[gw1250]

The floor is completely in and glassed over. The knees also got blended into the floor and got a final layer of glass, even though they probably didn't need it. Next to come is the deck, then I can finish up the transom and get her ready for paint. Got alot of good pics, let me know what you think!

[gw1250]

The knees.

[gw1250]

It was a long a$$ afternoon to say the least. The deck is finally on and in position, after 5 hours of twisting, clamping, pulling, and screwing. The deck needed some persuasion to find its original position. Tomorrow I can go back and glass it together. Here are a few pics of the day!

[gw1250]

Few more.

[Reed65]

Few more.

I think your doing a great job ! I would love to find my old 13.5 - 14 ft G.W. Invader it was a 68 - 69. I know the guy that bought it from me, I'll track it down this next week.

[gw1250]

I think your doing a great job ! I would love to find my old 13.5 - 14 ft G.W. Invader it was a 68 - 69. I know the guy that bought it from me, I'll track it down this next week.

Thanks man! I'm taking my time and trying to get everything perfect. It will be worth it in the end. I hope you find your old boat I would love to see some pictures of it. Well, off to do some glass work under the deck.

[Reed65]

I have just a couple pics they are in storage now, it's 3/4 done I was only 20 and got distracted on that project lol.

Thanks man! I'm taking my time and trying to get everything perfect. It will be worth it in the end. I hope you find your old boat I would love to see some pictures of it. Well, off to do some glass work under the deck.