10' G-W Invader Fuel Tank Placement

10' G-W Invader Fuel Tank Placement 8 years 11 months ago #122646

dutchvanputten Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 17 Thank you received: 0	I am finishing up a restoration of a 1972 10' G-W Invader and can't tell where they originally mounted the fuel tank or the battery. Any insight on these placements would be welcome. Thanks! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:10' G-W Invader Fuel Tank Placement 8 years 11 months ago #122659

curse Offline Contributing Member Posts: 445 Karma: 5 Thank you received: 2	No room behind the seat? I think that's where they go. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:10' G-W Invader Fuel Tank Placement 8 years 11 months ago #122677

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The previous owners removed any sign of where both went and I am thinking of putting the battery behind the two bucket seats and moving the 6 gallon fuel tank to the bow just behind the floor and rib running across the bottom of the boat. With a fifteen foot fuel line this would work well and maybe it would plane better.

Any images of original placement on the 10' Rally model would be great.

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Re:10' G-W Invader Fuel Tank Placement 8 years 11 months ago #122678

the savage ii Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 398 Karma: 24 Thank you received: 0	Putting any weight (especially 60 lbs of fuel) in the front DOES NOT help the boat plane off!! It just slows it down! The only help for that is trimming the motor down or trim tabs! Put the fuel behind the seat along with the battery!! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:10' G-W Invader Fuel Tank Placement 8 years 11 months ago #122683

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	There are trim tabs available for smaller boats, They are manually adjustable. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:10' G-W Invader Fuel Tank Placement 8 years 11 months ago #122704

curse Offline Contributing Member Posts: 445 Karma: 5 Thank you received: 2	Geoffrey, I should be able to get a pic of the setup this weekend. There is a nice 10 footer near me. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:10' G-W Invader Fuel Tank Placement 8 years 11 months ago #122736

dutchvanputten Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 17 Thank you received: 0	Kyle, Many thanks! I am curious to see how the tank and battery were mounted under the aft deck area. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:10' G-W Invader Fuel Tank Placement 8 years 11 months ago #122780

curse Offline Contributing Member Posts: 445 Karma: 5 Thank you received: 2	Well, not much help here. The boat has gone downhill since the last time I saw it. The seats are not original, it was full of water, paint is peeling, and just a fuel tank was behind the seats (which is where I was told the tank and battery go) Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:10' G-W Invader Fuel Tank Placement 8 years 11 months ago #122785

dutchvanputten Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 17 Thank you received: 0	Not a problem. I will make a small floor section for both the battery and fuel tank and place it behind the seats. Thanks for trying. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:10' G-W Invader Fuel Tank Placement 8 years 11 months ago #123061

dutchvanputten Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 17 Thank you received: 0	Well, the restoration of the 1972 G-W Invader 10.3 foot Rally boat is now complete. Thoughts? Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:10' G-W Invader Fuel Tank Placement 8 years 11 months ago #123068

curse Offline Contributing Member Posts: 445 Karma: 5 Thank you received: 2	Looks really nice! Not the little red race boat in Pullman anymore!! Yes your son needs a 14 footer for more legroom. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:10' G-W Invader Fuel Tank Placement 8 years 11 months ago #123069

curse Offline Contributing Member Posts: 445 Karma: 5 Thank you received: 2	I don't know about anyone else but i'd like to see more pics. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:10' G-W Invader Fuel Tank Placement 8 years 11 months ago #123070

dutchvanputten Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 17 Thank you received: 0	Here is a before and another after. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:10' G-W Invader Fuel Tank Placement 8 years 11 months ago #123071

dutchvanputten Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 17 Thank you received: 0	Here is a before image. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:10' G-W Invader Fuel Tank Placement 8 years 11 months ago #123075

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Very very nice...so clean and detailed. Wow - I sure hope I can get my restoration to look half as nice as this one. Used to run my 8' 3 point hydro with a friend who ran one of those with a 50hp merc, and my brother had an 11' cobra 2 seater with a 50hp merc also...we sure had some fun 38 years ago. I still have my 20hp merc, but no longer have my hydro. I still see those 10's here and there. That boat/motor combo will sure get plenty of lookers!

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Re:10' G-W Invader Fuel Tank Placement 8 years 11 months ago #123076

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Not sure why my images won't load, but will reduce their size and post on Monday.

Till then, here is another Invader (unknown to owner) on Craigslist for $400.00. It looks like it needs all of the hardware, rubrail, name badges, etc., but still a start.

grandrapids.craigslist.org/boa/5550435665.html

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Re:10' G-W Invader Fuel Tank Placement 8 years 11 months ago #123078

dutchvanputten Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 17 Thank you received: 0	Not an Invader but a Polo brand small hydro. Could be a fun project. nmi.craigslist.org/boa/5623962792.html Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:10' G-W Invader Fuel Tank Placement 8 years 10 months ago #123134

the savage ii Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 398 Karma: 24 Thank you received: 0	Very nice looking paint scheme!!! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:10' G-W Invader Fuel Tank Placement 8 years 10 months ago #123186

dutchvanputten Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 17 Thank you received: 0	My son wanted to use the Gulf colors used by Steve McQueen with his race cars. The number 20 will go on when the paint off gasses for a few months. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:10' G-W Invader Fuel Tank Placement 8 years 10 months ago #123187

dutchvanputten Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 17 Thank you received: 0	My son wanted to use the Gulf colors used by Steve McQueen with his race cars. The number 20 will go on when the paint off gasses for a few months. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:10' G-W Invader Fuel Tank Placement 8 years 10 months ago #123188

dutchvanputten Topic Author Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 17 Thank you received: 0	Front view. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:10' G-W Invader Fuel Tank Placement 8 years 10 months ago #123192

curse Offline Contributing Member Posts: 445 Karma: 5 Thank you received: 2	dutchvanputten wrote: Till then, here is another Invader (unknown to owner) on Craigslist for $400.00. It looks like it needs all of the hardware, rubrail, name badges, etc., but still a start. grandrapids.craigslist.org/boa/5550435665.html Person who posted it will not reply Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:10' G-W Invader Fuel Tank Placement 8 years 10 months ago #123195

the savage ii Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 398 Karma: 24 Thank you received: 0	Friend of mine did place the gas tank up front in his 10-ft Invader and uses a motorcycle battery in the rear which doesn't take as much room. I drove this one and it did fine. Jim Savage Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:10' G-W Invader Fuel Tank Placement 8 years 10 months ago #123196

the savage ii Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 398 Karma: 24 Thank you received: 0	Friend of mine did place the gas tank up front in his 10-ft Invader and uses a motorcycle battery in the rear which doesn't take as much room. I drove this one and it did fine. Pic is of me driving a friends G-3 with 70 hp Stinger. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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