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G-W Invader is a line of small recreational power boats that were manufactured by Arne Gray and George Wooldridge of Sharpsville, Indiana, United States. HistoryG-W Invader, (sometimes listed as GW Invader), began production in 1967 with its 10-foot and 16-foot boats. The "G-W" indicated the last names of the founders. The initial designs of 10 and 16 footers were that of sport racing boats with a very low profile, low weight, and shallow draft. The Invader hulls and decks were constructed of fiberglass over a wood structure or frame. Models were available in a variety of colors as well as unique color combinations at an added cost to the customer. G-W went on to increase the models and styles of boats. Arnie Gray sold his portion of G-W Invader boat factory to George Wooldridge before he moved to Tampa, Florida where he lived until he died in 1997. Transfer of ownership after sale to Mr. Wooldridge has been mentioned but not substantiated. Roger Harmon bought the company in 1985, and later sold it in 1995 to a Muncie, Indiana-based investment firm.{{cn|date=October 2017}} G-W Invader expanded and moved into a new factory in Tipton, Indiana in 1993, a building formerly occupied by Pioneer Hi-Bred.[1] Shortly after the expansion, they filed bankruptcy. G-W Invader ceased production of boats after 1997. Roger Harmon later started Harmon Boats Fiberglas Specialists LLC in Sharpsville and Cicero, Indiana. Models10 foot lil SmegmaThe design of the 10-foot model gave the appearance of a racing boat with extremely shallow V-hull. Power was exclusively outboard engine. Seating was either a bench seat or 2 bucket seats.
13 foot BanchieManufactured beginning in the 1970s, it has a more conventional V-hull and seated 5 people with a rear bench seat and 2 bucket seats up front.
14 footThis model attained a top speed of {{convert|74|mph}} with a {{convert|100|hp}} engine according to the companies sales pamphlet.
14 foot V hullDesigned with the more conventional V-hull.
15 foot V hull
15 foot tunnel hullThis model had a tunnel hull unusual for recreational boats of the time.
16 footThe design of the 16-foot model had seating for four individuals. It was available as a sterndrive or could be mounted with an outboard motor. This model had a squared nose
18 foot Bravo
180 ESS
20 foot Bravo ESCInboard model. It has two personal seats and a bench seat. There is also a cabin in which you can sleep.
Rivera 220 SportThis was an inboard model and came in the color gold or silver.
References1. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.boating.com/boat-makes/gw-invader.html|title=GW Invader Boats| publisher=Boating.com| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402085243/http://www.boating.com/boat-makes/gw-invader.html|archive-date=2 April 2012}}
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